I have great respect for people who challenge the idea that age determines our capabilities, whether they are climbing mountains, playing computer games, or cycling. Witnessing elderly individuals challenging such notions warms my heart.
One such person is Yazemeenah Rossi, who has been called “the world’s most beautiful grandmother” for years. Her appearance is not surprising once you see her. Still, she is also an excellent example of beauty not being tied to youth.
Born on December 21, 1955, in Corsica, France, Rossi has been featured on magazine covers from around the world. She has worked as an actress and appeared in several movies, including Timeless Beauty, Relevator, and The Grasslands.
Unlike most models, Rossi began her modeling career at the age of over 30 and continued to model throughout the next 30 years, proving that age does not limit one’s ability to be a model.
While the model industry remains primarily for the young, Rossi continues to work in the industry, although she believes that things may gradually change. She thinks that men and women have similar concerns about growing old, and no one likes to see their skin affected by gravity. Nevertheless, she also believes that aging is beautiful and that people become stronger with time.
Rossi states that age is a state of mind and that having a playful, adventurous, and curious spirit can keep you young. She has not had cosmetic surgery and takes care of her skin by using natural oils and sugar scrubs. She also eats healthily, consuming an avocado a day and organic meat and fish.
Despite turning 68 in December 2023, Rossi has no plans to retire, stating that she will model until the end of her life. For her, modeling is not about modeling but witnessing beauty and energy that keeps us alive.
