Fitness queen Michelle Bridges has certainly had a tough year.
But the former Biggest Loser star, 50, appears to be living her best life as 2020 inches towards a close.
Michelle debuted a glamorous new look on Wednesday while showing off her flawless visage in a smouldering Instagram selfie.
Instagram vs reality! Michelle Bridges flaunted her age-defying features in a glamorous selfie on Wednesday (left), just weeks after her 50th birthday. Right: Michelle without makeup
The mother of one opted for a glossy makeup palette, pairing bright lipstick with dark eyeliner and heavy mascara.
She also styled her brunette tresses tied back in a chic ponytail.
Glamazon: The mother of one opted for a glossy makeup palette, pairing bright lipstick with dark eyeliner and heavy mascara
Michelle offered an inspirational message to her near 300,000 followers, writing: ‘To all my ladies. I got you.’
The trainer’s fans were whipped into a frenzy over her the selfie, as she looked remarkably polished compared to candid photos.
She often goes makeup free because of her physically demanding job as a trainer and businesswoman.
Inspiration: Michelle offered an inspirational message to her near 300,000 followers, writing: ‘To all my ladies. I got you’
It comes after she celebrated her 50th birthday last month by sharing a very personal message.
‘Without a doubt. The best birthday I’ve had in years,’ she wrote, adding: ‘The outpouring of love and friendship from family, friends and supporters.
‘I’ve been more spoiled than I ever have, ever, and I’ve thoroughly loved it. I’m fifty. I’m free to be me. Happy birthday to me.’
‘I’m free to be me’: It comes after Michelle celebrated her 50th birthday last month by sharing a very personal message
The TV personality, who is currently filming Celebrity Apprentice in Sydney, revealed her day began by driving three hours to see her son, Axel.
‘My son rolled over, threw an arm, and whispered in my ear, “I love you, mumma. Happy birthday mumma.” I die!’ she said in Instagram post.
Over on her Stories, Michelle also revealed her unlikely friendship with fellow Celebrity Apprentice cast member Anthony Callea.
Reunited: The TV personality, who is currently filming Celebrity Apprentice in Sydney, revealed her day began by driving three hours to see her son, Axel (pictured)
The former Australian Idol singer surprised Michelle with an array of gifts, which included two Tom Ford Black Orchid fragrances and personalised cupcakes.
In clips shared to Instagram Stories, Anthony, 37, serenaded his pal by singing Kelly Rowland and Nelly’s 2002 hit Dilemma as they spent the evening celebrating.
It comes just days after Michelle brushed off her legal troubles and said ‘we all make mistakes’.
That’s nice! Michelle’s Celebrity Apprentice co-star Anthony Callea surprised her with an array of gifts, which included two Tom Ford Black Orchid fragrances and personalised cupcakes
Speaking to WHO Magazine, she said: ‘It’s been a particularly challenging year for me, like it has been for everyone, but I’m moving on.’
Referring to her drink driving conviction in February, Michelle said she’d learned a lot about the ‘beauty of people’ after receiving support from her family, friends and even strangers.
‘The compassion and empathy I was afforded is something I’ll never forget,’ she added. ‘We all make mistakes. We’re all human.’
Moving on: Michelle recently admitted the past year had been ‘challenging’, following her drink driving conviction in February and her split from ex-partner Steve ‘Commando’ Willis