Jeri Ryan, star of “Star Trek: Voyager,” is in the news again, this time for a series of daring bikini pictures that are going viral on the internet. While some fans argued if the pictures were a little too bold or just empowering, others were eager to respond, complimenting her self-assurance and classic beauty.
By embracing her natural form and demonstrating that age is just a number, Ryan, who is 57 years old, continues to defy Hollywood’s limited ideals of beauty. Her self-assurance is contagious, encouraging women everywhere to embrace their individuality regardless of age or body type.
Ryan’s admirers contend that the images are a celebration of bravery and self-acceptance, while some critics wonder if they went too far.
Jeri Ryan reminds everyone that confidence and the bravery to be oneself are the keys to true beauty in a society when body image is continuously criticized.