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- Paula Abdul fans say she ‘hasn’t aged in 20 years’ as they praise timeless beauty at AMAs (themirror.com)
The 2026 American Music Awards took center stage on Monday, May 25, drawing viewers eager to celebrate the year’s top musical talents. Amid the star-studded event, one moment captured widespread attention: Paula Abdul’s stunning appearance as a presenter.
At 63 years old, Abdul graced the stage in a striking white mermaid gown with semi-sheer details that perfectly showcased her timeless elegance. Fans watching from home were quick to express their amazement at her youthful glow and radiant presence, sparking a wave of admiration across social media. Comments poured in, with many marveling at how she seems to have barely aged over the past two decades.
Paula’s look was among the evening’s most iconic, alongside glamorous appearances from the Summer House cast and Dancing With the Stars favorites. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “How has Paula Abdul managed to age about three weeks in 20 years?
She looks incredible.” Others echoed the sentiment, noting her seemingly ageless beauty and speculating on her skincare secrets.
In addition to her show-stopping red carpet moment, Paula shared a heartfelt reaction to learning that Meghan Markle recently featured her hit song “Forever Your Girl” to commemorate her wedding anniversary with Prince Harry. Speaking with E!
News, Abdul expressed her gratitude and surprise: “I was in shock and I was so touched. I never take anything for granted with my career…
I’m always humbled to have little gems like that appear in my life. It’s very touching.”
Paula even reached out to Meghan with a message of thanks after seeing the tribute on Instagram, saying, “What beautiful pictures and thank you so much for using my song.”
Currently single, Paula Abdul has a long history both personally and professionally. She was previously married twice-first to actor Emilio Estevez from 1992 to 1994, and then to clothing designer Brad Beckerman from 1996 to 1998-and later had a lengthy relationship with businessman Colton Melby.
Abdul’s career took off in the late 1980s with the chart-topping single “Straight Up,” and she went on to release multiple studio and remix albums. Her enduring hits, including “The Way That You Love Me,” “Rush Rush,” and “Cold Hearted,” have secured her place as a pop icon for over three decades.
As the AMAs continue to celebrate music’s brightest stars, Paula Abdul’s ageless charm and lasting influence remain a standout highlight of the evening.