In her video, Elle, who calls herself a “cougar,” tackled the nonstop buzz around “summer beach bodies,” telling her followers, “Summer is here, and everyone is always talking about getting their beach body ready.”

She emphasized that confidence and mindset matter far more than societal expectations: “Baby, if you’re ready to go to the beach and you have no shame about what your body looks like in a bathing suit, or surf shorts, or swim shorts, then you’re summer beach body ready.”

Elle encouraged women to wear whatever makes them feel good:

“Wear that bikini, wear that G-string, wear those short shorts, whatever you’re into. This is your summer.” She also reminded viewers that society alone creates unnecessary judgments, adding, “Remember, it’s only society that puts criticisms and labels and standards on us that we didn’t even ask for.”

”Love you, do you, be you, be happy, be free.”

Despite her empowering message, not everyone agreed. Some critics wrote things like, “No thanks. I’ve seen enough,” or argued, “It all depends on what shape you are,” while others insisted confidence doesn’t require revealing clothing: “No human ever needs to wear a ‘G-string’ at the beach. Dress modestly and have fun.”

Regardless of the backlash, Elle continues to proudly showcase her body in bold outfits and swimwear.

She’s been banned from TikTok multiple times for posting revealing photos that the platform didn’t appreciate. But now she’s back with her account @WisewomanElle, continuing to promote her message of body positivity. According to her bio she’s a curvy, former Christian who has embraced work in the sex industry.

At 55, she proves that age doesn’t limit confidence, self-expression, or the ability to inspire women to embrace their bodies and feel fabulous in their own skin.

Love it or hate it, Elle Anthony is challenging society’s rules about age, bodies, and confidence. Where do you stand?