Can You Believe She's 50? 15 Awe-Inspiring, Traffic-Stopping Women Who Wow

They say 50 is the new 40. At wowOwow, we say that 50 is the new...timeless. Suddenly, 50th birthdays begin yet another great stage in life for women everywhere, whether they're redefining the boundaries of "beauty," diving into a second or third career or simply keeping on keepin' on. Here wOw has collected 15 50-something females who have us exclaiming, whether because of how she looks, acts or just wOws, "Can you believe she's 50?!"

                                              Ann Curry - November 19, 1956 (age 51)

Whether reporting on heart-wrenching violence in Africa or interviewing Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, Emmy-winning journalist Ann Curry is on top of the news and at the top of our list of women who have us exclaiming, "Now THIS is what 50 looks like!"

                                                   Iman - July 25, 1955 (age 53)

Somali-born supermodel Iman is as gorgeous and catwalk-ready today as she was 30 years ago. How does she do it? Perhaps it's her marriage to young-at-heart rocker David Bowie, or perhaps it's genetics. Either way, we really couldn't believe Iman is 50+ until, of course, we remembered what 50 is really all about these days.

                                            Joan Jett - September 22, 1958 (age 50)

Bad reputation? We beg to differ! A recent addition to the 50+ club, we had to double-check Joan Jett's i.d. before granting her membership. Joan may love rock and roll, but we love her still-rocking, still-producing, still-wOwing life!

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    Posted by Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:28am PDT

    you are talking about 50 tear olds that have had plastic surgery..show real ones..there are plenty of 50 year olds that are truly beautiful

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  • Barbara N's Avatar
    Posted by Barbara N Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:48am PDT

    I am 55. No one ever believes it. Could be my attitude towards life or my genes. Only my hairdresser knows for sure!

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  • busaman's Avatar
    Posted by busaman Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:53am PDT

    Hey people;

    50 is just a number. I've been dating some truly hot 50 plus ladies and you woudn't believe how hot they are! No confrontations, or confusion. These women have been thru it(life), they know what they like, want and how to comunicate on how to get it...so guys if you're tried of guessing and still want to have fun ...dump the 30's and try the 50's ...you won't be disapointed! As far as plastic surgery, its a matter of self esteem, these days not much different than going to the gym to stay fit. Let's face it guys it takes a lot of work to keep the six pack!!!

    Ciao

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    Posted by Gail Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:19am PDT

    I'm with dkristin: let's hear it for the real 50+ ladies who rock it. Celebs have the $$ advantage over real people and can afford plastic surgery and botox etc. to keep them hot. (See, I'm admitting they were hot in the first place.)

    The real essence of hotness is do you have it without enhancement, either because you're genetically blessed or you work to keep yourself up.

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    Posted by Gail Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:22am PDT

    Just took a second look, and jeez louweez, Maureen McCormick and Madonna are NOT hot.

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    Posted by opiniononly Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:43am PDT

    Ya know who is beautiful...My mom! She is 87 and has white hair the color of fresh snow, dark brown eyes that soften with love when she talks about her family and laugh lines that reflect years of joy. I'm over 50 and am told I look 40 but I hope when I am her age, I look half as great as she does. It's all about attitude and healthy living...and my dad who is also 87 is still handsome too!

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    Posted by Disgruntled Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:26am PDT

    I can't believe Ann Curry is in her 50s. I would have guessed 30s. If these ladies have had plastic surgery, it's been darned good plastic surgery. They all look amazing (with the possible exception of Madonna) and not fake like Ivana Trump and Joan Rivers. I love that Joan Jett is still rockin' at 50.

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    Posted by Linda Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:42pm PDT

    OMG..., you are so sweet..I, one of your fans, found the blogs you posted several days ago on the website AgelessOnly.COM. You also disclosed your relationship with your soulmate. Sounds wonderful.

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    Posted by Ina Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:28am PDT

    http://plasticsergeant.com

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