Is 50 the new 30? 10 celebrities hitting the milestone in 2022, from Sofia Vergara and Jennifer Garner to Eminem and Spice Girls’ Geri Halliwell – who look like they haven’t aged a day
Like the years preceding it, 2022 promises to be anything but forgettable.
Gone are the days of 50-year-olds being stuck in a pre-pensioner, retirement-prepping age bracket. As the following 10 high-profile celebrities prove, 50 might just be the new 30.
1. Jennifer Garner: April 17
The first star on this list is award-winning actress Jennifer Garner.
While it would be understandable to confuse the two images of the ageless American as being snapped days apart, there are an astonishing 20 years separating these photographs.
2. Carmen Electra: April 20
Carmen Electra achieved fame and success through her performances in parody comedy films like Scary Movie, among others. There is, however, nothing laughable about her age-defying beauty.
Celebrating her 50th birthday in April, the former glamour model and Baywatch actress looks just as stunning as she did two decades ago.
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3. Laverne Cox: May 29
The trailblazing trans actress got her big break starring in 2013’s hit TV show Orange is the New Black.
Since then, Cox has been a pioneer for trans rights, representation and inclusivity. She was the first transgender person to win an Emmy and the first to grace the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.
In 2022, Cox is set to reach another milestone – celebrating her 50th birthday.
4. Sofia Vergara: July 10
In an interview with Health.com, the Modern Family star revealed that while she definitely uses beauty products like masks and scrubs, she’s had to “simplify as [she’s] gotten older”.
Her daily beauty regimen includes mild soap for cleansing, Vitamin C serum and retinol. Of course, she also maintains an active healthy lifestyle, with a preference for Pilates, yoga and dancing. Whether it’s her daily routine or just down to good genetics, there’s no denying that Vergara makes 50 look great.
5. Geri Halliwell: August 17
As one fifth of the bestselling female music group of all time, Geri Halliwell attained a superstar level of success in her early 20s.
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6. Idris Elba: September 6
In addition to an impressive collection of acting accolades, the English actor has long been lauded for his smouldering good looks and undeniable appeal. He was named People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2018.
Now as Elba approaches his 50th birthday, it looks like the handsome actor has barely aged at all.
7. Gwyneth Paltrow: September 27
Born to showbiz parents, actress Blythe Danner and producer Bruce Paltrow, Gwyneth Paltrow is Hollywood royalty.
More recently, however, the award-winning actress and mother of two has made a name for herself as a lifestyle and wellness guru. She’s released cookbooks as well as running her own lifestyle company, Goop, which has expanded into products, a wellness summit, a magazine and a Netflix series. Perhaps the successful entrepreneur and actress’s dedication to living life well has helped her maintain a youthful appearance at 50.
8. Eminem: October 17
Marshall Mathers – mostly known by his stage name Eminem – has spent some three decades producing groundbreaking music. He also created his own record label, published books and more recently opened Mom’s Spaghetti, an Italian eatery in Detroit, Michigan, where he spent time growing up.
Now sporting a beard, it seems the facial fuzz is the only thing that makes The Real Slim Shady rapper look older than he did 10 years ago.
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9. Gabrielle Union: October 29
It’s hard to believe the gorgeous American actress is almost half a century old.
But considering that at the age of 28, Gabrielle Union was convincingly cast as a high school student for her breakout role in the 2000s teen smash-hit comedy Bring It On, it’s clear that she’s blessed with age-defying beauty.
10. Jude Law: December 29
Jude Law has enjoyed an accomplished career on both stage and screen, starring in a long list of acclaimed productions.
Having made a global name for himself as a heartthrob thespian, Law is set to embark on a new chapter in his career: that of a 50-year-old actor who looks just as dashing as he did when he broke onto the scene in the 1990s.
- Trans actress Laverne Cox from Orange is the New Black, Baywatch and Scary Movie star Carmen Electra, and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell have all kept their good looks
- Jennifer Garner, Gabrielle Union and Jude Law look as glamorous as ever on screen, while Paltrow has a new wellness career with a Netflix series and her lifestyle brand Goop