Sally Jessy Raphael: Embracing the Bold at 90!
Sally Jessy Raphael: The 90-Year-Old TV Icon Still Slaying the Game
In a career spanning over five decades, Sally Jessy Raphael has cemented her status as one of the most beloved and enduring TV personalities of all time. With a flair for drama, a penchant for controversy, and an unwavering commitment to speaking truth to power, Raphael continues to captivate audiences with her Instagram account, which boasts an impressive 4,454 followers.
But this is no ordinary social media presence. Oh no. On thescholarlynote.com, we get an intimate glimpse into the private life of a true legend, as she shares tantalizing snapshots from her recent trip to Italy. Yes, you read that right - Italy! The land of la dolce vita, where the pasta flows like wine and the fashion is always on point.
Raphael's Instagram feed is a love letter to all things art, travel, reading, and dessert (we're not surprised). Her signature bold red locks have become an iconic part of her brand, but it's her infectious enthusiasm for life that truly sets her apart. And let's be real - who wouldn't want to follow the adventures of a 90-year-old superstar?
The comments section is filled with adoring fans singing her praises, from "You look so dang cool!!! Never looked better!!!" to "Awesome, you look great, Sally!... Enjoy your trip Sally looking very awesome!!". One fan even asked, "Is that your real hair or a wig? You rock it either way!"
Raphael's bio on Instagram is a masterclass in self-promotion. She lists herself as an "artist", which we can only assume means she's still got her finger on the pulse of contemporary culture (and possibly secretly moonlights as a painter or sculptor). Her official bio reads: "Official IG of TV and radio talk show personality, world traveler, dessert enthusiast, red glasses goddess". Slay. Queen.
But Raphael's life has been no fairy tale. In 1983, she made history as the first woman to host an audience-participation, issue-drive talk show with her eponymous Sally Jessy Raphael Show. The program was a game-changer, tackling tough topics like domestic violence and AIDS awareness long before they became fashionable. However, as the years went by, the show's focus shifted towards more sensationalized fare - revealing paternity test results on air, for instance.
In a 2016 episode of Oprah: Where Are They Now?, Raphael opened up about her time hosting the show, candidly admitting, "The last years of doing those Maury Povich/Jerry Springer shows? I hated them." Ouch. But we can only assume that's what makes her so fabulous today - a healthy dose of attitude and a willingness to speak truth to power.
And speaking of power, Raphael just celebrated her 90th birthday in February (yes, you read that right - 90!) with a girls' trip to Paris, complete with champagne toasts and red-carpet glamour. "I had a wonderful birthday brunch this weekend with some of my favorite friends and family," she told People magazine. "They kept saying, 'We can't believe you're 90!' I told them to stop reminding me, because I certainly don’t feel it!"
When asked about her plans for the future, Raphael remained characteristically forthright: "I'm not done yet! I've still got so much living to do." And we can only assume that this is exactly what she'll be doing - traveling the world, eating great food, and serving face (and hair) wherever she goes.
Long live Sally Jessy Raphael - our Queen of Controversy, our Goddess of Glamour, and our ultimate icon of sass and sparkle.
