Famous Black Women Who Turned 47 This Year And Don't Look Like It

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Did someone say #BikiniDay? #Cenote Last fall. #INeedAnotherWaterBasedVacation …#IAlsoNeedANewBikini #IDontPlayTagBihhIBeenIt #nationalbikiniday

A post shared by Anika Noni Rose (@anikaaroundtheworld) on Jul 6, 2019 at 6:47am PDT

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It is key. 🧡💚 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ @thegivingkeys if you don't know their mission, stop by their page and check them out. It will lift you. *not a paid partnership, just a recipient of the lift that I've since passed forward.* #Love #GiveWithPurpose Braids and 📸 by: @therealritabee

A post shared by Anika Noni Rose (@anikaaroundtheworld) on Oct 3, 2019 at 7:00pm PDT

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This is 47! Some nuggets I've learned to embrace… As long as I got a plate (full or not) I'm gonna try to make sure everybody eats. If the seat you are offering me at your wack ass table means I cant sleep at night, that's a hard pass for me. I'll go to my grave creating the world's biggest most inclusive table centering the voices, lives and best interests of our most marginalized peoples. My time with my family is priceless. Admit when you are wrong. And dont offer terrible apologies that include "I'm sorry IF…" Center your joy, peace and grace. Always remember that not everyone is going to love you, like you or support you. That's not ANY of your business. You can STILL love them, support them and champion them & their work. You lose nothing celebrating folks, even the ones who would prefer you take a long walk off a short plank. Dont apologize for doing what's right for YOU. There is no pot of gold at the end of your life for doing what everyone else thinks you should. LIVE! Evolution is a beautiful thing. Just cuz you were a dumbass doesn't mean you have to STAY a dumbass. Learn, grow & evolve. Have fun with cool folks and dont leave until the lights come on!! Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeee 😁💪🏾✊🏿🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Oct 29, 2019 at 10:20am PDT

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Chocolate Sundae 🍒

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Oct 20, 2019 at 10:34am PDT

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It’s my birthday. I’m 47 today and I’m filled with gratitude. I LOVE getting older and I LOVE my life. I’m so grateful to be living this life I’m in. I’ve worked so hard to feel good in my skin and to build a life that truly matches me and I’m in it and it feels good. I remain curious and teachable and so it will all keep getting better. No filter, no retouch 47 year old thirst trap! Boom!

A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Oct 29, 2019 at 10:01am PDT

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When you’re ready for sweater weather but it’s still hot in LA.

A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Oct 23, 2019 at 11:22am PDT

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End of the night moments on my stairs with my last gift. I have so much love and gratitude in my heart, and that is the true gift in life. Thank you to everyone who gave me love today. Especially my husband @therealjosephmorgan, the love of my life, true inspiration for art, adventure and sooooo much laughter! Every moment with you is a blessing! And thank you to my precious, talented, beautiful daughter @meccawhitelion for being my best friend and making me so proud. You are a wonderful person and artist. Nothing in this world compares to the gift of love and recognizing that you have it.

A post shared by Persia White (@misspersiawhite) on Oct 26, 2019 at 2:52am PDT

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Thank you Mercy For Animals! Love and compassions should always be celebrated and this full of glamor. From the moment I became a producer on the film @earthlingsfilm I was blown away by #mercyforanimals! I also want to thank my glam team for my lion hair by @malcolllm, smoking hot makeup by @mylahmorales, and @therealjosephmorgan 🔥 style by @veronica.graye! fantastic vegan shoes by @dollskill , punk ear cuff and brass purse by @alexandermcqueen Sending love to our @meccawhitelion @Kat graham and all the beautiful hearts that support @mercyforanimals 20th anniversary Gala.#govegan #20yearsofmercy

A post shared by Persia White (@misspersiawhite) on Sep 16, 2019 at 12:33am PDT

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Some people will underestimate you… Let them. . . #iamjustbeginning #godsgotthis #10000hours #noretouch #nofilter

A post shared by Essence Atkins (@essence_says) on Sep 18, 2019 at 12:48pm PDT

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Such a wonderful night supporting #hollyrodfoundation at #designcare2019. Congratulations to all the award recipients including @evalongoria and @kodileerocks! And thanks @gabunion and @dwyanewade for being the best dates a girl could ask for.🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤣

A post shared by Essence Atkins (@essence_says) on Jul 28, 2019 at 1:31am PDT

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I ♥️ Summer . #darkskingoals

A post shared by Sharon Leal (@realleal) on Aug 5, 2019 at 4:08pm PDT

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I am America. Thank you @troublewithprabal for the reminder. #TransIsBeautiful

A post shared by laverne cox (@lavernecox) on Oct 29, 2019 at 11:03pm PDT

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For tonight's @fginyc Night of Stars Gala I wore Dress: @zacposen. Happy Birthday Zac Jewelry: @leightonjewels Gloves: @garosparo Styling: @thetaylorjanet Makeup @theladydeja Hair @bradleyirion … #TransIsBeautiful

A post shared by laverne cox (@lavernecox) on Oct 24, 2019 at 10:12pm PDT