Alyssa Milanobecame a household name in the '80s and '90s during her eight-season run on the iconicsitcomWho's the Boss, starringTony DanzaandJudith Light.Milano, who was only 19 years old at the conclusion of the show, went on to star in another successful TV series shortly thereafter.Charmed,another successful TV series, aired on theWB Networkthrough much of Milano's 20s and early 30s. Her decades-long acting career has led to her becoming a Hollywood icon.
This week, the actress marked another candle on her cake with a self-declared annual tradition. Milano celebrated her 53rdbirthdaywith a candid Instagram post that instantly captured the attention of fans.
View this post on Instagram
In a bare-faced selfie, a moisturized Milano can be seen relaxing and tranquil. She admits that her brows have been freshly microbladed, and she has Botox and filler remnants, but no makeup. The picture prompted an outpouring of love from followers who praised the star for her beauty "inside and out."
The photo wasn't the only way that Milano marked the completion of her 53rd trip around the sun—the actress also shared a deeply personal poem on herInstagram Substack.The poem talks about elasticity in an abstract sense. She shares how she has had to stretch, bend, shift, and what she understands about herself and her body now at 53.
The poem and photo resonated with fans:
"Gosh, that was soooo good! Love it. Great, healthy attitude. May we all go forward loving the skin we are in with gratitude in our hearts!"❤️👍😘 One fan commented
"Beautiful Poem. Beautiful You. Inside and Out. Happiest of Birthdays," ❤️ was a sentiment left by actor Jason Behr.
"Happy Birthday! 🌸🎉 Wishing you strength and inspiration, and may your poem encourage more women to step up and make a change in the world," shared another inspired fan and follower.
Milano has expanded her repertoire in recent years, becoming an involved activist in causes that are dear to her. She is not afraid to be bold, working hard for human rights, women's rights, and animal rights. She recently showed up for the No Kings Day,making a statement with her voice and her nails.Her latest endeavor,Balance,is intended to bring light to the journey of menopause and perimenopause. It will premiere onJanuary30th, 2026, on digital streaming platforms.
Related: Alyssa Milano Reveals Inspirational Reason She's Getting Her Breast Implants Removed
This story was originally published byParadeon Dec 20, 2025, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.
