Hollywood star Bella Thorne celebrated her 28th birthday on October 8 with a wholesome post on Instagram. It gave fans an honest glimpse of her personal growth and the struggles the actor faced over the past year.
Bella Thorne’s birthday note reveals a struggle-filled year
Bella Thorne recently took to her Instagram account to upload a carousel post in celebration of her birthday. The post included a letter beginning with the salutation “Dear 28.” In her birthday note, Thorne shared that the past year was filled with challenges and emotional moments in the past year.
The “Shake It Up” star elaborated on the hardships she faced while pursuing her filmmaking endeavors. “It was tears in hotel rooms, long nights fighting for something I believed in, and trying to hold it together while creating something that mattered,” she wrote. Thorne revealed that directing her recent film tested her strength, admitting, “Most days, I didn’t feel strong at all.”
The actor went on to share her experiences, “I’ve learned that not every year is meant to be happy. Some just teach you how to keep going. And that’s okay.”
Thorne also addressed the pressures of social media, reminding followers that what they see online often doesn’t reflect reality. “Social media shows the smiles, the premieres, the perfect lighting, but behind every post, there’s a real person figuring it out,” she wrote. “So if you’re struggling right now, please know you’re not alone. There are incredible people and resources out there ready to help you through it.”
Thorne thanked her friends, team, and fans for their constant encouragement. “You’ve lifted me up in ways you’ll never know,” she wrote, before signing off with optimism for the year ahead: “Here’s to growth, grace, and whatever 28 has in store.”
Towards the end, Thorne thanked her fans for their constant support. The actor added, “28, please be good to me. To my fans, I love you ALL, thank you for making this a safe corner of the internet and always making my day.”
Originally reported by Khushali Srivastava on Reality Tea.
