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9 Celebs who are over 40 and looking fabulous!

We’ve all gotten accustomed to seeing our favourite celebs turn into scary versions of themselves as they grow older. Many go overboard with the plastic surgery and end up looking too pumped up and stretched.

However, there are a few stars who seem to be choosing the alternative and are rather aging gracefully.

Here are our fave over 40s…

 

 

1.Angela Bassett – 57

The stunning actress always looks radiant and flawless everytime she steps out.

Thanks to my Glam Team! @dandremichael @hairjunkierandy @jlynnstyle18

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2. Leleti Khumalo – 45      

The actress is still as gorgeous as she was when we first met her as Sarafina.

 

 

3. Jada Pinkett Smith – 44

The petite actress is slaying fashions shows because of her incredibly toned body

#JadaPinkettSmith is working that fringe! (Photo credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Apple)

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4. Taraji P Henson – 45    

Uhmm…can we also look like this at 45

 

 

5. Basetsana Kumalo – 41

The businesswoman is still as gorgeous as ever


 

 

6. Gabrielle Union – 42      

The Being Mary Jane star doesn’t look a day over 30

Me likey… #options … Love you @larryjarahsims for the endless options babyyyyyy #bobforthegawds A photo posted by Gabrielle Union (@gabunion) on

 

 

7. Mary J. Blige – 44

The singer is still working that blonde hair


 

 

 8. Toni Braxton – 47      

The songstress wowed SA crowds this year with just how great she looked so close to 50

???? A photo posted by Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) on

 

9. Sanaa Lathan – 44      

Can you really believe that the actress is 44?

 

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