The well-liked television personality and performer Kathie Lee Gifford recently made waves with a series of bikini pictures that have spurred a passionate discussion on age, body image, and the propriety of particular dress choices for public personalities. Gifford, well-known for her energetic demeanor and years on morning television, has long been a household figure appreciated for her honesty and easy approachability.

The pictures, which came out during her sunny trip, show Gifford wearing a selection of fashionable but somewhat exposing bikinis. Through her lifestyle brand and public appearances, she actively encourages confidence and physical fitness—qualities the photographs underscore. But the photographs’ exposing quality has resulted in conflicting responses from the public and media experts both.

Advocates of body positivity and challenge against ageist stereotypes commend Kathie Lee for boldly displaying her fitness and love for life at any age. Critics contend that the pictures might distort her professional accomplishments and services to the entertainment business, therefore contradicting the respectable image anticipated of someone of her public height and age.