On Thursday, iconic supermodel Paulina Porizkova marked her 61st birthday with a vibrant Instagram video that showcased both her impressive physique and a candid reflection on her journey to self\u2011acceptance. The 61\u2011year\u2011old, known for her work on the Calvin Klein runway and her enduring presence in the fashion world, shared a playful moment in a red and white striped bikini, while also offering a heartfelt look back at the insecurities that once plagued her during the peak of her career.<\/p>\n
When Porizkova was 21, she was already a household name in the modeling industry. Yet, behind the glamorous shoots and runway shows, she admitted to feeling \u201cthe most insecure\u201d during that period. The constant comparisons to other models, coupled with the high expectations of the agencies that represented her, left her feeling that she was never quite good enough.<\/p>\n
She explained that her self\u2011worth was largely tied to her appearance. \u201cI never seemed to be good enough,\u201d she said, recalling how the pressure to look perfect weighed heavily on her. This mindset, she noted, was a common struggle among models who are constantly evaluated on their looks.<\/p>\n
Fast forward to 2025, and Porizkova is celebrating her 61st birthday with a renewed sense of confidence. In a video posted a day before her birthday, she posed in a bright red and white striped bikini, flexing her muscles and letting her gray hair flow freely. The clip was a testament to her dedication to fitness and her commitment to feeling good in her own skin.<\/p>\n
She shared that the workout routine she\u2019s been following has been \u201c10 notches\u201d higher than before. While she jokes about wanting to look her best for a wedding dress rather than a bikini, the underlying message is clear: she\u2019s working hard to maintain her health and vitality as she enters her sixth decade.<\/p>\n
In addition to her birthday celebration, Porizkova also highlighted a significant personal milestone. She is engaged to writer Jeff Greenstein, who proposed in July 2025 after two years of dating. The couple\u2019s relationship has been a source of support and inspiration for Porizkova, especially as she navigates the challenges of aging in a youth\u2011obsessed industry.<\/p>\n
Her engagement announcement came after a series of posts that showcased her confidence and authenticity. In March, she shared a photo of herself in a pink lingerie set, unfiltered and unapologetic. The image was a powerful reminder that she feels \u201cnever more sexier\u201d and more at home in her skin than ever before.<\/p>\n
She is best known for her work with Calvin Klein in the late 1980s and early 1990s, where she became a symbol of the brand\u2019s minimalist aesthetic. Porizkova also graced the covers of major fashion magazines such as Vogue<\/em> and Harper\u2019s Bazaar<\/em>, cementing her status as a supermodel.<\/p>\n While she once focused primarily on maintaining a certain look, she now prioritizes overall health and strength. Her recent posts emphasize balanced workouts, nutrition, and mental well\u2011being, reflecting a holistic approach to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Thursday, iconic supermodel Paulina Porizkova marked her 61st birthday with a vibrant Instagram video that showcased both her impressive physique and a candid reflection on her journey to self\u2011acceptance. The 61\u2011year\u2011old, known for her work on the Calvin Klein runway and her enduring presence in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8463"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8463\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How has Porizkova\u2019s approach to fitness changed over the years?<\/h3>\n