In an Instagram post, D’Errico shared a photograph of herself enjoying a moment in a light pink bikini. Accompanying the image, she stated, “Several women expressed their discontent regarding the 4th of July video I shared, in which I wore a red, white, and blue bikini, labeling me as ‘too old for bikinis’ and, amusingly, ‘desperate.’
Allow me to clarify something that may come as a surprise: I am free to wear and do whatever I choose.”
In her response to the critics, D’Errico concluded her post with, “So here I am in a bikini next to a coffee table.” The former host of BattleBots received an outpouring of support in the comments section. One admirer remarked, “Do whatever you wish, dear! We love you! Women often criticize other women and strive to make them feel inferior. You have no reason to feel disheartened.” Another supporter added, “Donna, you can wear and look absolutely stunning in a bikini. Do not let those envious individuals affect you in the slightest.”
D’Errico is not alone in confronting such judgments regarding age and swimwear. Pamela Anderson, another actress from Baywatch, also embraces her body confidently. Additionally, in April, 57-year-old model Paulina Porizkova shared some of the negative remarks she received on her own bikini photos posted on Instagram, including comments like, “It must be painful to post bikini pictures at your age.”
Porizkova expressed, “I receive such comments every time I share an image of my body. While older men are often seen as distinguished, older women are labeled as unattractive. Those who equate beauty with youth fail to grasp the true essence of beauty. Conventional attractiveness is often easy on the eyes, somewhat bland, and unremarkable. It is readily accepted and easily forgotten. In contrast, beauty is profound.”
