Happy birthday! Elsa Pataky turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on July 18, 2026

The iconic and legendary model turns 50 on Saturday, Jul. 18, 2026.

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Elsa Pataky is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed models of her generation.

Popular model-actress Elsa Pataky (Fast Five, Ninette, Al salir de clase, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Pataky, a cultural icon

Born Elsa Lafuente Medianu in Madrid on July 18, 1976, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Pataky's not just a great model, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Elsa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Elsa Pataky as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Elsa, you're the best!