Photo by Gabriella Duret | Aesthetic Experience Manager | Evolus

@elevatewithgabriella · September 12, 2026

Gabriella Duret | Aesthetic Experience Manager | Evolus@elevatewithgabriella

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Happy 50th to a woman who has inspired me in more ways than she probably knows. 💄 When I first moved to Long Island, I was just one of 2.4 million people following you — watching, learning, and admiring the confidence you brought to beauty, fashion, and aging. But it was your story that really inspired me. During a time when so much of the world stopped, you chose to start again. You put yourself out there, had the courage to hit “post,” and one video changed everything. From there, you built an incredible community, published a book, created collaborations, and turned that moment into an entire brand. And somehow, the universe brought us together. You became the first influencer I ever had the opportunity to work with, and what started as me being one of millions watching from afar eventually became a friendship. Talk about full circle. You’ve shown me that confidence doesn’t fade with age — it evolves. Beauty evolves. Style evolves. And there is something incredibly powerful about a woman who knows exactly who she is and has the courage to keep becoming more of her. But what I admire most now is the woman behind all of it — your warmth, generosity, humor, and the way you make other women feel seen, beautiful, capable, and worthy. So here’s to 50, Erica. To everything you’ve already built, and to another decade of being bold, beautiful, stylish, sexy, and completely yourself — while continuing to show women what’s possible. Love you. XOXO