There are many so many ridiculous stereotypes about Latinas that are still circulating in this day and age and make us mad! Most of them are just myths. Hello, we're not all voluptuous, extroverted sex bombs with long, dark tresses. And there are too many of these nonsensical and oftentimes offensive stereotypes about Latinas to list. So instead, we want to focus on one that might just have a the ring of truth to it. You know the one about how Latinas age well? Let us make a case for it with the help of some of Latina celebrities who look fantabulous in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
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Think of Rita Moreno, who looks incredible at 90, or Raquel Welch, who is still all hourglass gorgeousness. Of course Jennifer Lopez in her 50s is the epitome of beauty, strength, and talent. And then there's Zoe Saldana, Sofia Vergara, Sonia Braga, and Salma Hayek, just to name a few spectacular Latinas who are older than 40 and look better than ever.
Why is it important to celebrate beauty at every age? Because ageism sucks and we need to raise children who don't perpetuate the idea that only the young are beautiful and valuable. Here's a list of 28 Latina celebrities who are showing us every single day that beauty, talent, and allure have nothing to do with age.