Let me tell you about someone who's proving age is just a number: Isabella Rossellini. After more than two decades away, this incredible woman has made her way back to the modeling world, and she’s looking absolutely fabulous at 65! If you ask me, she’s glowing like never before. Isabella recently opened up about her incredible journey back into modeling, and let me tell you, it’s a story worth hearing.

Her Remarkable Comeback

Back in 1982, Isabella was on top of the world as the highest-paid model globally when she became the face of Lancôme. But life has its twists and turns, right? In 1996, when she was in her 40s, the brand decided not to renew her contract. Can you imagine how that must have felt? Yet, here she is now, stepping back into the spotlight with her son, Roberto, for a fall 2017 campaign by Sies Marjan. And guess what? She didn’t hesitate for a second when photographer Bruce Weber asked her to pose for him. “It was an instant yes,” she said, adding that this time, she went all out with some of the most vibrant looks of her career.

Isabella in 1991.

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A Splash of Color

Isabella admitted she used to stick to wearing black because it’s simple and easy. But now, she’s embracing brighter colors, like a bold pink sweater paired with black pants. “There’s a real statement of joyfulness,” she said. It’s like she’s saying, “Hey, life’s too short not to have fun with fashion!”

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Reflecting on the Past

In a candid interview, Isabella opened up about being let go from Lancôme. “It was pretty rough, no doubt, it was hard,” she told The Guardian. At the time, she was a single mom with a 10-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. “I cried and was depressed, and I worried financially,” she confessed. But here’s the thing—she didn’t let that stop her. She kept going, and now she’s back, stronger than ever.

Modeling vs Acting

Isabella has always preferred modeling over acting. “Modeling gave me the confidence to act,” she explained. “Both my parents were very famous, so I was hesitant, but modeling gave me the feeling that I could dare.” Isn’t that incredible? Modeling wasn’t just a job for her; it was a stepping stone that helped her find her voice and confidence.

Embracing Aging Gracefully

Today, Isabella acknowledges that she’s viewed differently in the industry now that she’s older. “When you’re young, there’s so much pressure because you work and need money,” she reflected. “As you grow older, the focus becomes clearer, if you like. Nobody ever talks about how wonderful it is to grow older. They always talk about wrinkles, but aging is interesting, wrinkles or no wrinkles.” And let’s be honest, we’re thrilled to see Isabella continuing her dream after all these years. She’s proof that age is just a number and that beauty comes in all forms.

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