{"id":444891,"date":"2026-07-17T16:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=444891"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:58:12","slug":"longtemps-complexee-mannequin-61-ans-paulina-porizkova-change-regard-corps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/long-self-conscious-61-year-old-model-paulina-porizkova-is-changing-her-look-and-body-444891","title":{"rendered":"Long plagued by insecurities, this 61-year-old model is changing her perspective on her body."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For years, Paulina Porizkova lived in a world where appearance was paramount. Now 61, the former Czech-Swedish-American model shares a candid account of her relationship with her body, marked by a profound transformation. An inspiring testimony, but one that deserves some nuance.<\/p>\n<h2> A journey marked by complexes<\/h2>\n<p> On Instagram, Paulina Porizkova posted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZtGRA-BZLP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a video<\/a> in which she reflects on her relationship with her body. While many have long envied her figure, she explains that she didn&#39;t see it that way. As a young girl, she recounts taking her body for granted, without really taking care of it, all the while feeling a constant sense of dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Despite an international modeling career, she admits to often comparing herself to others and focusing on what she considered imperfect. This pressure illustrates how insecurities don&#39;t solely depend on external perceptions.<\/p>\n<h2> At 61, a much more peaceful outlook<\/h2>\n<p> Over time, her perspective has changed. Today, Paulina Porizkova explains that she feels more gratitude towards her body. She says she appreciates everything it has allowed her to experience over the years and affirms that she is no longer ashamed to show her wrinkles, her skin, or the marks of time. Rather than seeking an idealized image, she prefers to celebrate a body that has always been with her. It&#39;s a way of highlighting abilities, life experience, and resilience rather than the pursuit of perfection. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMqEKY5xOp0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMqEKY5xOp0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Paulina Porizkova (@paulinaporizkov)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> Well-being is not solely about physical appearance.<\/h2>\n<p> In her testimony, Paulina Porizkova also emphasizes the importance of taking care of one&#39;s mind. For her, self-esteem is built as much on mental well-being as on appearance. This more holistic approach encourages a kinder view of oneself. The idea is not to deny age-related changes, but to learn to embrace them with greater compassion and appreciation.<\/p>\n<h2> An inspiring message... but one that needs to be put into perspective.<\/h2>\n<p> Paulina Porizkova&#39;s story may resonate with many people seeking to develop a more peaceful relationship with their bodies. Her journey reminds us that it&#39;s possible to change one&#39;s perspective on oneself, regardless of age. However, it&#39;s important to maintain a certain distance from this experience.<\/p>\n<p>Even though she now claims to be unfiltered and fully accepts the signs of aging, Paulina Porizkova is indeed a former model whose physique largely conforms to current beauty standards. Her professional background, as well as her financial resources, likely grant her privileged access to treatments, fitness coaching, and lifestyle habits that are not available to everyone. Her appearance, therefore, does not reflect that of the majority of women over 60.<\/p>\n<p>Paulina Porizkova&#39;s testimony, however, does not lose its value. On the contrary, it serves as a reminder that it is essential not to compare one&#39;s own body to that of public figures, whose living conditions are often very different. Self-acceptance is not about achieving an ideal appearance, but about building a more respectful relationship with one&#39;s body, regardless of age, body type, or life experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For years, Paulina Porizkova lived in a world where appearance was paramount. 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If you want to see models with diverse profiles and body types, you&#039;ve come to the right place!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"> Inclusive modeling is progressing<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> Flipping through the pages of a traditional magazine can give the impression of being in some kind of parallel universe, where all women are identical and, above all, incredibly thin. However, a simple look around reveals that reality is far more diverse, colorful, and, in a word, rich. <strong>Yes, curvy women, women with disabilities, and women over 50 exist and have the right to be represented.<\/strong> This is certainly our conviction at <em>The Body Optimist<\/em> , and this section is proof of that. Here, we gather all the latest news concerning inclusive modeling .<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> You&#039;ll find <strong>women with diverse profiles and body types<\/strong> , each possessing a unique beauty. Plus-size models, in particular, are experiencing a surge in popularity that is truly something to celebrate. While they are still underrepresented in haute couture fashion shows and advertising, their audience is growing on social media. The general public is indeed clamoring for this breath of fresh air, this touch of authenticity in women&#039;s media, and for a simple reason: <strong>most women are closer in size to Ashley Graham than to Kate Moss.<\/strong> Of course, this isn&#039;t about denigrating anyone&#039;s physique\u2014that would be hypocritical of us\u2014but <strong>we want everyone to be heard and treated with equal respect<\/strong> .<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p2\"> Models that look like you.<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> So, to close the gap, we&#039;ve filled this section with &quot;atypical&quot; models, with one <strong>simple goal: to redefine the norm<\/strong> . We&#039;ll give you updates on established icons like <span class=\"s2\">Cl\u00e9mentine Desseaux<\/span> , but also on up-and-coming models like <span class=\"s2\">Bianca Mitsuko<\/span> . And we&#039;re not just highlighting &quot;mainstream&quot; plus-size models; <strong>we&#039;re committed to supporting super-sized models<\/strong> like <span class=\"s2\">Tess Holiday<\/span> and <span class=\"s2\">many others<\/span> .<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> We also talk about plus-size male models, who are unfortunately often overlooked. If this topic resonates with you, we have an article <span class=\"s2\">featuring photos of curvy men that we loved<\/span> , which we think you&#039;ll enjoy. <strong>We do everything we can to showcase realistic, unretouched images<\/strong> because it takes courage to pose confidently in a society that constantly tells us that curvy people don&#039;t belong.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> <strong>Our magazine is committed to inclusivity<\/strong> , and that&#039;s why we also feature models like <span class=\"s2\">Kate Grant<\/span> , the first Down syndrome ambassador for Benefit Cosmetics. We also support <span class=\"s2\">older<\/span> models and those with physical disabilities because <strong>we&#039;ll never tire of saying it: all bodies are beautiful!<\/strong> And in addition to being beauty icons, the models we present are also style icons. The photos we share are meant to inspire you if you have a similar body type. <strong>We bring together the most beautiful looks to show you that it&#039;s possible to be <span class=\"s2\">chic<\/span> , <span class=\"s2\">cool<\/span> , or <span class=\"s2\">sexy<\/span> even if you&#039;re curvy<\/strong> .<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> All the models we feature in this section are different, but they have something in common: they&#039;re vibrant and exude an almost contagious confidence. <strong>So, we hope this good vibes rub off on you and help you always love yourself just the way you are!<\/strong><\/p>","parent":920,"count":216,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5724,"category_count":216,"category_description":"<p class=\"p2\">In this section <strong>, we talk about the models who are helping to diversify the representation of women<\/strong> on the catwalk and in advertising. 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We&#039;ll give you updates on established icons like <span class=\"s2\">Cl\u00e9mentine Desseaux<\/span> , but also on up-and-coming models like <span class=\"s2\">Bianca Mitsuko<\/span> . And we&#039;re not just highlighting &quot;mainstream&quot; plus-size models; <strong>we&#039;re committed to supporting super-sized models<\/strong> like <span class=\"s2\">Tess Holiday<\/span> and <span class=\"s2\">many others<\/span> .<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> We also talk about plus-size male models, who are unfortunately often overlooked. 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