Jennifer Love Hewitt also acknowledged that everywhere, but especially in her industry, things do not always get better as women get older. “I have experienced and seen how the world can be cruel to women as they age and yet seen the women I admire become happier, sexier, and more powerful with every added number,” she confessed. “I am ready to give love today to the younger me and the older me because they are my ride or die’s. Sending love to all and cheers to 46! ❤️”
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Of course, it’s not only women in their 40s who reflect on aging and the wisdom that comes along with it. On TikTok, Gen Z is owning their past mistakes and comforting their past selves with the “I met my younger self for coffee” trend. Back in my day, we had the It Gets Better campaign. May we all keep evolving—and happy birthday, JLoHew!