Happy Birthday As Danica McKellar Turns 50 With Makeup-Free Selfie

Great American Family actress Danica McKellar is known for her years in the popular comedy show, The Wonder Years. The series ran from January 31, 1988, to its final episode on May 12, 1993.

That’s 32 years since we last saw the series running on ABC. Meanwhile, McKellar has gone on to make many movies, first with Hallmark Channel, and now with Great American Family. As she now turns 50, a makeup-free selfie reveals that Danica is just as gorgeous as ever.

Danica McKellar turns 50 with a makeup-free selfie

Former The Wonder Years star, Danica McKellar turned 50 on January 3, 2025, while it seems like yesterday that she was a young actress. However, the Great American Family star still looks stunning despite the years, which is proven by a makeup-free selfie on Danica’s Instagram page. In these days of plastic surgery and botox, it is so refreshing to see natural beauty.

On her post, Danica shared the selfie with a caption, reading:

Woke up feeling so blessed on this next trip around the sun. So grateful to God for healthy family & friends, for a career I love, and for all of you!!  Let’s goooooo! #nofilter #nomakeup #ThisIs50

Some of McKellar’s former cast mates from Hallmark left birthday wishes, with Lacey Chabert writing, “Happy Birthday!!!!,” and Alison Sweeney followed with a Happy Birthday wish.

Not to be forgotten, @greatamericanfamily also commented, writing, “Happy birthday! Wishing you a wonderful day! ❤”

Meanwhile, fans were also quick to respond to Danica’s post, leaving birthday wishes and compliments galore.

One fan wrote: “Happy 50th birthday! You are absolutely beautiful! May God bless you throughout this year and many more!!” Another commented, writing, “50 looks amazing on you! Happy Birthday!”

Moreover, another Instagram follower wrote, “Happy Birthday, hope your special day is outstanding as a person and actress is you. God bless.”

Echoing our own thoughts, another wrote, “50!?! Happy birthday!!! May we all look like this at 40… let alone 50! ❤”

About Danica McKellar

Now a mom of a 14-year-old son, McKellar is best known for her role as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years. However, since that time she has starred in many movies, including popular Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel.

After jumping ship for Great American Family, she recently starred in A Cinderella Christmas Ball. In the movie, she plays the role of a dance instructor and goes on to reveal her skills learned in season 18 of Dancing With the Stars.

As can be seen from her IMDb page, she also starred in the TV shows The West Wing from 2002 to 2003 and Young Justice from 2010 to 2022.

Meanwhile, fans can look forward to more movies from Danica McKellar in the years to come. Happy birthday, Danica!