Elsa Pataky is celebrating another trip around the sun, and doing it in style. The Spanish actress turned 50 in July, but she extended the festivities a month later with a tropical getaway alongside her closest girlfriends.
© @elsapatakyIn new photos shared on Instagram, Pataky offered her followers a glimpse into her escape to the Maldives, where she and her group soaked up the sun, sand and sea.
The snapshots showcase some of what the group got up to during the trip, including several stunning swimwear looks for the birthday girl.
Among the standout moments is a photo of Pataky in a string bikini, wading through the crystalline waters of the island nation. Pataky also posted a shot of herself emerging from the ocean in a vibrant red bikini, radiating the kind of effortless glow that defines her beach style.
© @elsapatakyThe carousel included several videos that captured the group's tight-knit friendship. In the clips, Pataky and her friends are seen lying out in the sun and making the most of their paradisiacal surroundings, laughing and bonding as they enjoy time away from the stressors of everyday life.
One video offered a sweet look at the birthday celebration itself. In it, Pataky smiles and claps along as her friends serenade her with a rendition of the birthday song. She then blows out the candles, officially closing out her 40s and welcoming in a new chapter.
Pataky's busy life
© @elsapatakyThe milestone arrives at a busy time for the actress, who has built a career that spans international film and television, having major productions in both Spain and Hollywood. This year she's been working on "The Mark", the Justin Chadwick-directed film that stars Jessica Alba, Tom Hopper, and more. Her most recent project is "The Tribute," a Spanish series which she also produced.
Pataky is married to Chris Hemsworth, with the two sharing three kids. Amidst work and family life, she knows how to carve out time for herself and the friends who matter most.
With a stunning destination, memorable company, and a birthday worth savoring, Pataky proved that turning 50 is best marked in paradise. Judging by her radiant photos, she's entering her next decade in high spirits.
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