Elizabeth Hurley marked her 61st birthday with a dazzling beachside celebration that had fans talking, as reported [1] by Page Six.
The “Austin Powers” star took to Instagram to commemorate the occasion, sharing a radiant photo of herself posed on the sand beneath a clear sky.
She wore a bright yellow bikini and held up a colorful tie-dye flag as the ocean shimmered behind her, flashing a wide smile for the camera.
“Happy Birthday to me!” she wrote in her caption. “I used to fear that as every year passed, my life might get less exciting and I’d get more and more world weary… but I’m pleased to tell you that if you hang on in and keep your chin up, nothing could be further from the truth. I am LOVING my life today.”
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The actress continued by saying she felt “truly blessed and grateful to be surrounded by the most extraordinary friends and family,” adding that their love and support made her life “a whole lot better.”
She also gave a nod to her supporters, writing, “I’d also like to say a HUGE thank you to the best fans & followers in the world for your loyalty and kindness. This year has been a helluva ride already, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”
Her followers quickly flooded the comments section with birthday wishes and compliments on her striking look.
One admirer wrote, “Best wishes on your birthday. What a wonderful example of healthy living.” Another chimed in, “Age is just a number.”
A third commenter couldn’t help but add, “How, I never looked this good in my entire life.”
The birthday post follows Hurley’s recent Instagram share from May, where she revealed her secrets for taking the perfect bikini photo.
In that earlier post, she lounged poolside in a black and white striped bikini, offering a candid tip to her fans.
“Being photographed in a bikini can be scary,” she admitted before adding that the most important trick is to “LIE DOWN!!”
Hurley elaborated, “Even in hideous overhead light, or with nasty hi-def camera phones (these were taken on a phone in direct sunlight) if you s-t-r-e-t-c-h out enough and wear sunglasses you’ll look fine. Thank me later.”
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While her birthday post shined with cheer and self-confidence, it wasn’t her only recent head-turning appearance.
Earlier, Hurley walked the red carpet at London’s Air Ambulance Charity Black And White Gala, where she wore a sleek white off-the-shoulder gown adorned with floral embellishments, sequins, and a dramatic train.
At that event, she was joined by her boyfriend, Billy Ray Cyrus, who complemented her glamorous look with a simple black suit and dark sunglasses.
Hurley’s confident message and vibrant style continue to resonate with fans old and new, many of whom see her as proof that confidence, gratitude, and a bright bikini never go out of style.