Donna D’Errico, best known for her role on Baywatch, recently fired back at critics who said she’s “too old to wear a bikini.” The 54-year-old actress posted a photo of herself on Instagram lounging in a light pink bikini, accompanied by a powerful message.
She explained that several women had complained about a previous July 4th video where she wore a red, white, and blue bikini. The criticisms included remarks calling her “too old” and even “desperate.” But D’Errico wasn’t having it. “Let me tell you something that might surprise you,” she wrote. “I can wear and do whatever I want.” She wrapped up her response boldly: “So here I am in a bikini next to a coffee table.”
The post quickly gained support from fans who praised her confidence and beauty. One follower commented, “Do whatever you want, dear! Women always attack other women and try hard to make them feel bad.” Another wrote, “Donna, you look phenomenal—don’t let jealous people bring you down.”
D’Errico isn’t alone in facing this kind of age-based judgment. Fellow Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has also embraced her body confidently, refusing to bow to ageist expectations. Similarly, 57-year-old model Paulina Porizkova has dealt with her share of harsh comments for sharing bikini photos. She addressed critics directly, highlighting the double standard that praises aging men but shames aging women.
Porizkova reflected, “Beauty can hurt and leave a scar. To truly see beauty, you must understand it. And with age, we understand it better.” She ended with a powerful truth: “There is no such thing as ugly and old—only nearsighted and ignorant.”
Together, these women are redefining beauty and proving that confidence has no expiration date.
