13 Black Celebs Who Are Fifty And Fabulous

Taraji P. Henson spent her fiftieth birthday driving the boat in style.

The award-winning actress, producer, and beauty entrepreneur did Megan Thee Stallion proud when she popped out on a yacht with a group of close friends that reportedly included Mary J. Blige and Angie Martinez, according to People.

She literally rocked the boat in a slinky thong bikini, a body chain, and scarlet faux locks for the occasion, forever proving being fit and fly at fifty—which we’re dubbing FiftyAF—is the new fabulous after forty.

Henson is dedicated to preserving her inner and outer beauty. She uses raw cleanses to revitalize herself after grueling shoots and invests time and money into her own emotional wellness when she isn’t busy advocating for mental health resources for other Black people.

The Golden Globe winner uses her public platform to encourage others to be upfront about their own experiences with aging. “I know we all are enamored and we’re in love with how Black don’t crack, and we all love the youthfulness, and yes, I’m pushing 50 and we that bitch and all of that. Yes, that’s great, but let’s be real,” she told ESSENCE.

“There are things that happen to us physically and we get so caught up in the aesthetics that we really never talk about premenopause, menopause. And how that directly affects you mentally.”

“Yes, we look good, but I had to say something,” she added.

She’s far from the only celebrity proving Black don’t crack. Some of her fellow ageless beauties sounded off in the comment section. “Don’t hurt em @tarajiphenson looking fine as wine girl Happy Birthday❤️,” wrote Tina Knowles Lawson. “WHEW,” wrote Halle Berry beside a few flame emojis.

“You looking goooooodt,” chimed in actress and director Tasha Smith.

Henson’s fictional mother-in-law AJ Johnson welcomed her to the 50+ club. “Life is just beginning. PLEASE BELIEVE ME! That’s why we call it “Fit 50” cause when ya killin it like this – who cares how old you are… FIT,” she sounded off.

Below, check out thirteen other stars who are turning back the clock as they turn 50 in 2020.

01

Naomi Campbell

Many models age out of the industry before their 30th birthday but Campbell is still catwalk ready at 50.

02

Mariah Carey

Clearly Santa blessed the Queen of Christmas with a fool proof skincare routine because Moroccan and Monroe’s mommy is not playing with the girls.

03

Queen Latifah

With her gravity defying cheekbones, it's hard to believe the Covergirl has been setting it off for almost 25 years.

04

Shonda Rhimes

It looks like saying yes to staying booked and busy has worked wonders for the famous showrunner.

05

Fat Joe

The Afro-Latinx rapper has been putting fitness first and skincare second and it shows.

06

Audra McDonald

At 50 years old, the multiple Tony award-winning singer and actress is still serving looks like a Broadway baby.

07

Shemar Moore

This CBS star's acting skills have come a long way from The Young and The Restless but he’s still just as fine as his first day on set.

08

Niecy Nash

This newlywed’s snatched waist would be enviable at any age.

09

Master P

There are no limits to this moguls’s unapologetic swagger.

10

Nia Long - October 30

The 49-year-old actress and producer has been turning heads since she showed up on 227 and her knocking on 50's door hasn't changed a thing. Long enters her fifth decade on October 30.

11

Mike Epps - November 18

Mike Epps may be a comedy vet but it's his undeniable swag that has us smitten. He turns fifty on November 18.

12

Regina Hall - December 12

The 49-year-old funny woman is proof that laughter really is the best medicine. We hope she'll be grinning ear-to-ear at her ageless beauty when she turns 50 on December 12.

13

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It's the salt and pepper beard and the newlywed glow for us.

14

DMX and Snoop Dogg

At 49, the dog is looking happier and healthier than ever. We're here for it!

15

DMX