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Madonna, Maggie Cheung And More Are Proof That 50 Is The New 30

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Madonna, Maggie Cheung And More Are Proof That 50 Is The New 30

Men aren’t the only ones who get better with age. These stunning women are redefining what being 50 and over means in Hollywood and beyond.

by Natalya Molok  /   August 16, 2016

With the advent of cosmetic surgery, ageing gracefully is a concept that almost doesn’t exist in Hollywood but these gorgeous celebrity women in their 50s and 60s are proving that getting older doesn’t have to mean that you get any less stunning. Whether it’s just good genes or a combination of healthy eating and other factors, these are the ladies who we think are just getting better and better as time goes by:

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Madonna, Maggie Cheung And More Are Proof That 50 Is The New 30
1. Madonna, 58
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Happy birthday Madonna! The Queen of Pop turned 58 this week but has the energy and liveliness of a teenager. She credits yoga, pilates and ballet-inspired workouts for her enviable figure and youthful disposition.

Photo: Instagram
2. Vanessa Williams, 53
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Vanessa Williams has come a long way since her Miss USA days but the actress and singer looks as beautiful as ever at 53-years-old. She must have been drinking from the fountain of youth!

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3. Tan Kheng Hua, 53
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The Singaporean actress, Tan Kheng Hua, says she feels better than ever at her age now compared to her 40s. Must be all that yoga she partakes in. Kheng Hua loves the practice so much she even has a yoga teaching certificate to her name!

Photo: Straits Times
4. Sandra Bullock, 52
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We want to know Sandra Bullock’s secret to staying young. The on-screen siren barely looks a day over 35 yet she says she has a pretty low-maintenance beauty regime, which takes her only 8 minutes to complete.

Photo: Instagram
5. Michelle Yeoh, 54
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If this is what 54 looks like, then we want in! Former Miss Malaysia and actress, Michelle Yeoh, says “being happy” is the secret behind her youthful good looks but it may also have something to do with her mind-boggling martial arts skills too don’t you think?

(Related: 8 Ageing Myths Debunked)

Photo: Instagram
6. Michelle Pfeiffer, 58
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Want to look as good as Michelle Pfeffer at her age? Then, go vegan! The actress also avoids bread, dairy and sugar products. Beside her diet choices, the actress include running as part of her exercise regime and often pounds the pavement over long distances of up to 10 miles a day.

Photo: Instagram
7. Maggie Cheung, 51
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We’ve got a few beauty queens on this list and Maggie Cheung is no exception. She was crowned first runner-up at the Miss Hong Kong finals in 1983 but went on to achieve regional and worldwide fame on the big screen. She reportedly drinks warm sea salt water to stay slim!

Photo: Lollipop SG
8. Elizabeth Hurley, 51
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No luck for those of you looking to crash diet your way to a svelte figure, British actress Elizabeth Hurley says there is no shortcut to being slim and that just a little bit of self-discipline and a lot of healthy eating is all you need to stay in shape.

Photo: Instagram
9. Kim Mi Sook, 57
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A veteran of the Hallyu entertainment scene, Kim Mi Sook’s eternally youthful visage belies her advanced age. She is considered by many of her fellow countrymen as one of the top 50 most beautiful actresses in South Korea.

(Related: 10 Anti-Ageing Facial Treatments That Will Help You Look Younger)

Photo: Lollipop SG
10. Jane Seymour, 65
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Jane Seymour doesn’t look like your average 65-year-old. That’s because she looks younger! The actress insists that she hasn’t gone to extraordinary lengths in an effort to maintain her youthful appearance and credits exercise as her anti-ageing potion.

Photo: Instagram
11. Iman, 61
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David Bowie’s widow, Iman, is as chic as ever after 61 years but says there is no winning against gravity. She credits good genes as playing a big part in the anti-ageing process and points out that her 80-year-old father looks half his age. Lucky her!

Photo: Instagram
12. Elle Macpherson, 52
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Wellness is the name of the game for former Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson. She carefully calibrates everything that she eats, choosing to go organic as much as possible. She also suggests avoiding the sun to stay young.

Photo: Instagram
13. Christie Brinkley, 62
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80’s beach babe and supermodel, Christie Brinkley, has always been known for her envious figure but how does she maintain it? She says “start with a healthy diet then add in exercise and a positive attitude.”

Photo: Instagram
14. Angela Bassett, 57
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Angela Bassett is proof that age ain’t nothing but a number. The accomplished actress and film director says she’s not impervious to getting older but takes it in her stride instead of fretting over what she looks like. Preach!

Photo: Instagram
15. Andie Mcdowell, 58
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She’s a L’Oreal spokesperson for good reason: Andie Macdowell routinely looks younger than her real age when photographed. The actress says her stay young secrets are exercise and time spent in the great outdoors to reduce stress levels.

(Related: 5 Languages of De-Stressing)

Photo: Instagram
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