Christy Turlington has turned 56 years old.
On Thursday, the supermodel took her instagram to share images from her birthday trip to Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, including a rare photo of her snuggling with her husband Ed Burns.
The lovebirds were also joined by their mother, former flight attendant Maria Elizabeth Turlington, in the peaceful retirement.
In one snap, the model and her mother posed for a sweet snapshot as they posed in a figure four and joined their hands to create a heart. They donned matching green sweatshirts that said “Joshua Tree National Park” while showing off the vast mountain range and clear skies.
In the caption, the former Calvin Klein model wrote an inspiring tribute with reflection, celebration, gratitude and hope for the year ahead.
She wrote: “You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” —C.S. Lewis. Not a bad start to 2025! I feel blessed with my family in the desert under a sky full of stars and a crescent moon.
Christy Turlington celebrated her 56th birthday with a trip to Joshua Tree National Park on Thursday, sharing a rare photo of her snuggling up with her husband Ed Burns.
She wrote: ‘Not a bad start to 2025! Feeling blessed with my family in the desert under a sky full of stars and a crescent moon’
“Thank you for the birthday wishes and love sent today,” the brunette beauty added.
She gave fans a glimpse of the close bond between her husband and mother in a snap in which the Saving Private star Ryan, 56, is seen leading her mother-in-law down a quiet hiking trail.
Turlington later took to her Instagram Story to add a touching image of her and her mother posing in front of a heart-shaped rock.
“Since January 2, 1969,” the former cover girl wrote above the snapshot.
The Anthem Special Achievement Award winner and her family relaxed at the luxurious 4.5-star Sensei Porcupine Creek resort hotel in Palm Springs, California.
A night at this intimate and exclusive oasis costs $1,650 per night, with Sensei by Nobu dining, unrivaled golf, tennis facilities, luxury accommodation and lush spa gardens.
To celebrate her birthday, the star was surprised with a chocolate frosted cake with gold flake decorations. She also received a dozen pink roses and bottles of champagne and wine.
Turlington and Burns first crossed paths in 2000 at a charity event in the Hamptons and became engaged six months into their relationship.
The lovebirds were also joined by their mother, former flight attendant Maria Elizabeth Turlington in the peaceful retirement.
She gave fans a glimpse of the close bond between her husband and mother in a snap in which the Saving Private Ryan star, 56, is seen leading her mother-in-law down a quiet path.
“Thank you for the birthday wishes and love sent today,” the brunette beauty added.
Turlington later took to her Instagram Story to add a touching image of her and her mother posing in front of a heart-shaped rock.
The Anthem Special Achievement Award winner and her family relaxed at the luxurious 4.5-star Sensei Porcupine Creek resort hotel in Palm Springs, California.
The couple said “I do” in an intimate Roman Catholic ceremony at Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco in June 2003. Turlington was pregnant at the time with their first child.
Since then, they have kept their marriage low-key and rarely post photos together or attend red carpets to maintain their privacy.
In their 21 years together, they have welcomed two children, Grace, 21, and Finn, 18.
In September 2024, the Summer Days, Summer Nights actor revealed to People magazine his and the retired model’s number one rule in their marriage.
“The most important thing for us is that, given our careers, we never travel at the same time,” he told the outlet.
‘If a job came up for me or her, we would have to make a decision. If they happened at the same time, someone would have to stop by, so there would always be someone home.’
He added: “That was the most important rule we had.” We agreed on that from the beginning and fortunately it really worked for us and, I think most importantly, it worked for the kids.