Helen Van Winkle, otherwise known as Baddie Winkle, is an Instagram famous great-grandmother who has inspired individuals of all ages to throw away their worries and put their whole self out there. After the deaths of her son and late husband in 2014, the 86-year-old was motivated to reinvent herself, which included her appearance.
Taking styling advice from her granddaughters, Baddie has donned outfits with pink weed leafs and gold chains to cheetah print coats and black lipstick. Her captivating posts have captured the attention of young people worldwide and have expressed that you can remain youthful even in your old age.
Each outrageous, yet amazing look she is pictured in has gained her attention and famous followers like Miley Cyrus, Nicole Richie, and Rhianna. Cyrus has even posted that Baddie is her role model because of her full of life attitude.
While Rihanna has gone as far as to feature Baddie sporting her new brand Dimepiece LA.
By taking the initiative to become authentic and unique, Baddie says that her creative outfits have given her a chance to connect with her family and gain a deeper sense of self. And if you’re wondering what they think about it, Baddie says, “They all love it. They all absolutely love it.” (Cosmo). With the support of those close to her, not to mention her 1.6 million followers, Baddie has been able to show the world that being a great-grandmother doesn’t mean that you have to stop “doing your thang.” (Cosmo)
