# @femmeitforward on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVV21vJFq6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32175440-femmeitforward-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-01-27T15:06:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Femme It Forward (@femmeitforward) — https://gondola.cc/femmeitforward

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“I think it’s continuing to progress. When I was a younger, it seemed like 40 was the end of your career. So certainly there’s been progress in that way, especially as we challenge those preconceived notions. But I think we are generally part of a culture and a world where we appreciate youthfulness. We need to wind that down. It’s not just youth that’s important, but wisdom.” ~ #AngelaBassett

And let’s be clear: “You look good for your age” isn’t a compliment. Angela says it best: “When we take care of ourselves, we do look good for our age, whatever age that is.” Beauty isn’t defined by numbers—it’s the product of self-care, inner strength, and living a purposeful life.

At 66, Angela continues to show us that age is just a number and that wisdom, grace, and confidence shine brighter than anything else. Here’s to embracing every season of life with power and style, just like her! 

🎤#HerStageHerStory 🎤
✨ #FemmeItForward ✨

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