Barbara Becker marks 60th birthday, says she has more drive for new ventures

German entrepreneur and former model Barbara Becker turns 60 on 1 November. She says the milestone does not intimidate her and views it as a chance to reinvent herself. Becker highlighted recent activities including publishing a book, launching a sustainable food brand, moving to a new home and starting a relationship with Italian businessman Marcello Montini.

She noted that her children, sons Elias (26) and Noah (32), are now grown, and that seeing peers embrace new projects at 60 reinforces her optimism. While she remains in the public eye, Becker stresses that age is not a barrier but a source of renewed enthusiasm for personal and professional endeavors.