Donna D’Errico has addressed critics who claim she is “too old to wear a bikini.” The 54-year-old Baywatch actress has a message for those who believe it’s inappropriate for her to don a swimsuit at her age.
D’Errico shared a photo on Instagram, showcasing herself in a light pink bikini while relaxing. In the caption, she wrote:
“Quite a few women complained about the 4th of July video I posted in a red, white, and blue bikini, saying I’m ‘too old to wear bikinis’ and my favorite, ‘desperate.’
Let me tell you something that might surprise you. I can wear and do whatever I want.”
D’Errico concluded her post with a defiant statement, “So here I am in a bikini next to a coffee table.”
The former BattleBots host received an outpouring of praise for her post in the comments section. One fan wrote, “Do whatever you want, dear! We love you! Women always attack other women and try hard to make them feel bad. You have no reason to feel disappointed.” Another supporter commented, “Donna, you can wear a bikini and look absolutely phenomenal. Don’t let those jealous ones bother you even a bit.”
D’Errico is not the only woman who has responded to age-related swimsuit criticism. Another Baywatch actress, Pamela Anderson, also feels comfortable in her body and often showcases her confidence in various outfits.
Other famous women have faced similar criticism for their boldness. In April, 57-year-old model Paulina Porizkova shared some of the hateful comments she received on her own bikini photos posted on Instagram. Among the comments were, “It must hurt so much to post bikini pictures at your age.”
“I get comments like these every time I post a picture of my body. Older men are distinguished, older women are ugly. People who think beauty equals youth don’t understand beauty. Pretty is easy on the eyes, partly because it is a little bland and harmless. It is easy to accept and easy to forget,” Porizkova wrote at the time. “Not so with beauty. Beauty can be sharp. It can hurt you and leave a scar. To perceive beauty, you have to be able to see. That’s why I believe we become more beautiful with age. We have earned beauty, we understand what it is, and we can see it much better. There is no such thing as ugly and old. Just nearsighted and ignorant.”
