For these super-fit celebrities, forty may be the new 30, but it appears to be the new 20! For these fit celebrities, turning 41 didn’t mean they had to give up working out to stay in shape and feel great. In fact, many of these fit celebrities look better in their forties, fifties, and beyond than they did when they were younger.
See which female celebrities are fearsomely fit over the age of 41 in the gallery below.
- Heidi Klum
- Christie Brinkley
- Michelle Obama
- Elizabeth Hurley
- Madonna
- Shakira
- Nicole Kidman
- Jillian Michaels
- Gillian Anderson
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Charlize Theron
- Jennifer Lopez
- Britney Spears
1. Heidi Klum
Although Heidi Klum has supermodel-level genetics on her side, she also understands the need of moving her body to maintain her youthful beauty.
She enjoys running, as well as cycling, hiking, and trampoline workouts, in addition to going to the gym and eating a protein-rich, balanced diet.
Age and personal details of Heidi Klum
Born: 1 June 1973 (age 49 years), Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Children: Leni Olumi Klum, Lou Sulola Samuel, Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel, Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel
Spouse: Tom Kaulitz (m. 2019), Seal (m. 2005–2014), Ric Pipino (m. 1997–2002)
Height: 1.76 m
Record label: Warner Music Group
Parents: Erna Klum, Günther Klum
Nationality: American, German
2. Christie Brinkley
In the 1980s and 1990s, Christie Brinkley, a former supermodel, was a regular for Sports Illustrated. She made a comeback to the cover in 2017 at the age of 63.
Brinkley, a vegetarian and exercise enthusiast, has championed fitness throughout her career. She maintains a good diet, leads an active lifestyle, and works out her legs whenever she gets the chance.
Age and personal details of Christie Brinkley
Born: 2 February 1954 (age 68 years), Monroe, Michigan, United States
Spouse: Peter Cook (m. 1996–2008), MORE
Children: Alexa Ray Joel, Sailor Brinkley Cook, Jack Paris Brinkley Cook
Height: 1.75 m
Full name: Christie Lee Hudson
Parents: Marge Brinkley, Herbert Hudson, Don Brinkley
Nationality: American
3. Michelle Obama
When the former First Lady donned a sleeveless gown to support her husband at important ceremonies, people frequently complimented her super-sculpted arms.
The former FLOTUS works out and swims, and she is enthusiastic about encouraging people to do the same. As part of her “Let’s Move!” campaign, she even posted workout photos on the White House Facebook.
Age and personal details of Michelle Obama
Born: 17 January 1964 (age 58 years), Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 1.8 m
Children: Malia Ann Obama, Sasha Obama
Parents: Marian Shields Robinson, Fraser C. Robinson III
Awards: Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording, MORE
Siblings: Craig Robinson
Nephew: Avery Robinson
4. Elizabeth Hurley
Despite being renowned for having an envious-inspiring figure, Elizabeth Hurley claims she isn’t a slave to the gym. She claims that instead, she leads an active lifestyle, consumes healthy foods, and fits in a few squats, planks, and arm workouts throughout the day as she has time.
Age and personal details of Elizabeth Hurley
Born: 10 June 1965 (age 57 years), Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Spouse: Arun Nayar (m. 2007–2011)
Height: 1.73 m
Partner: Steve Bing
Children: Damian Hurley
Parents: Angela Mary Hurley, Roy Leonard Hurley
5. Madonna
When it comes to maintaining a stunning physique, the Queen of Pop is unbeatable. The celebrity eats macrobiotically, and according to Craig Smith, her longtime personal trainer, she stays in shape with weight training, dancing, yoga, and Pilates. Those arms, too? Smith claims that lighter weights are the solution.
Age and personal details of Madonna
Born: 16 August 1958 (age 64 years), Bay City, Michigan, United States
Children: Lourdes Leon, Rocco Ritchie, David Banda, Stelle Ciccone, Mercy James, Estere Ciccone
Siblings: Paula Ciccone, Christopher Ciccone, Melanie Ciccone, MORE
Spouse: Guy Ritchie (m. 2000–2008), Sean Penn (m. 1985–1989)
6. Shakira
You have to be in excellent physical condition to move as Shakira does on stage, and her hips surely don’t lie. The vocalist exercises six times per week in addition to her intense dancing rehearsals.
Shakira’s personal trainer, Anna Kaiser, claims the super-fit celebrity switches up her workouts between circuit training, HIIT sessions, and strength training. She and J-performance Lo’s at the 2020 Super Bowl undoubtedly set a good example for the younger generation!
Age and personal details of Shakira
Born: 2 February 1977 (age 45 years), Barranquilla, Colombia
Siblings: Patricia Mebarak, Lucy Mebarak, Tonino Mebarak, MORE
Children: Sasha Piqué Mebarak, Milan Piqué Mebarak
Height: 1.57 m
Full name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Nationality: Colombian
7. Nicole Kidman
The Australian actress says that frequent exercise, spin classes, yoga, and living an active, sporting lifestyle with her family are the secrets to her youthful appearance.
Age and personal details of Nicole
Born: 20 June 1967 (age 55 years), Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Children: Isabella Jane Cruise, Connor Cruise, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban
Spouse: Keith Urban (m. 2006), Tom Cruise (m. 1990–2001)
8. Jillian Michaels
Jillian Michaels, a well-known fitness expert, enjoys challenging her clients with at-home workouts. However, Michaels, who is now in her forties, claims to exercise for 30 minutes, roughly four times a week, to “delay ageing.”
Age and personal details of Jillian Michaels
Born: 18 February 1974 (age 48 years), Los Angeles, California, United States
Spouse: Deshanna Marie Minuto (m. 2022)
Siblings: Lauren Michaels
Children: Lukensia Michaels Rhoades, Phoenix Michaels Rhoades
Parents: JoAnn McKarus, Douglas McKarus
Height: 1.59 m
9. Gillian Anderson
Another famous person in her forties who looks amazing is Gillian Anderson.
She claims that while she enjoys regular yoga, running, hiking, and the sporadic session with a personal trainer if she has to get in shape for a job, she doesn’t overdo it with exercise.
Age and personal details of Gillian Anderson
Born: 9 August 1968 (age 54 years), Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 1.6 m
Children: Piper Maru Klotz, Oscar Griffiths, Felix Griffiths
Spouse: Julian Ozanne (m. 2004–2007), Clyde Klotz (m. 1994–1997)
Full name: Gillian Leigh Anderson
10. Sarah Jessica Parker
Leggy SJP has always had amazing pins, and when she turned 50, she wasn’t willing to let that change.
The “Sex and the City” star looks better than ever thanks to weight training, dance, plyometrics, and clean eating.
Age and personal details of Sarah Jessica Parker
Born: 25 March 1965 (age 57 years), Nelsonville, Ohio, United States
Children: James Wilkie Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick
Siblings: Pippin Parker, Timothy Britten Parker, Allegra Forste, Megan Forste, Rachel Parker, Aaron D. Forste, Andrew Forste
Spouse: Matthew Broderick (m. 1997)
Height: 1.6 m
Parents: Barbra Forste, Stephen Parker
11. Charlize Theron
Despite being in her forties, Charlize Theron is in better shape than many women half her age.
The actress engages in spin classes, power yoga, Pilates, and tennis as part of her regimen to maintain her flawless appearance.
She consumes no alcohol and adheres to a plant-based diet.
Age and personal details of Charlize Theron
Born: 7 August 1975 (age 47 years), Benoni, South Africa
Children: Jackson Theron, August Theron
Height: 1.77 m
Parents: Charles Jacobus Theron, Gerda Jacoba Aletta Maritz
12. Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez looked even more physically fit and muscular as she approached her forties than she had in her twenties.
The super-fit star attributes her amazing figure to her rigorous exercises that included core work, weight training, and circuit training.
J-Lo enjoys dancing, and having a home gym and personal trainers keeps her motivated Lopez claims she never skips a workout, not even on leg day or any other day.
Age and personal details of Jennifer Lopez
Born: 24 July 1969 (age 53 years), The Bronx, New York, United States
Spouse: Ben Affleck (m. 2022), Marc Anthony (m. 2004–2014), Cris Judd (m. 2001–2003), Ojani Noa (m. 1997–1998)
13. Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is a singer, songwriter, and dancer from the United States. She is known as the “Princess of Pop” and is credited with inspiring the revival of teen pop in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Britney Spears turned 40 in December 2021, shortly after her 13-year conservatorship ends. Spears has decided to take a much-needed break from working, but her dedication to dance and fitness remains as strong as ever! She’s always posting her moves (and her insane abs) on Instagram.
Age and personal details of Britney Spears
Born: 2 December 1981 (age 40 years), McComb, Mississippi, United States
Spouse: Sam Asghari (m. 2022), Kevin Federline (m. 2004–2007), Jason Allen Alexander (m. 2004–2004)
Children: Sean Preston Federline, Jayden James Federline
Height: 1.63 m
Siblings: Jamie Lynn Spears, Bryan Spears
Parents: Lynne Spears, Jamie Spears
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