The Strength Beyond the Body – Gracyanne Barbosa Is Living Her Best Phase at 42
- Matheus Hooks/ Editor-In-Chief
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‘CELEBRITY’ COVER EDITION - GLOBAL ISSUE
In the CELEBRITY edition of Hooks Magazine, the spotlight is on Gracyanne Barbosa — fitness muse and model who has redefined the concept of female strength. At 42, Gracyanne is living her best phase: fulfilled, empowered, and increasingly at ease in her own skin.
Far beyond her sculpted muscles and the iconic image she built on social media, she represents the new mature woman: determined, resilient, entrepreneurial, and in control of her own narrative. “I think this is the first time in a long time that people will truly see me for who I am — whole,” she says, with the piercing honesty that has always defined her.
At just 12 years old, she began dedicating herself to bodybuilding — long before it became a trend — which turned her into a national symbol of discipline and healthy living. She rose to fame as a dancer in the group Tchakabum, where she performed from 1999 to 2008. But it was through social media — and her intense personality — that she built a true army of admirers. Today, over 20 million followers keep up with her daily routine of intense workouts, strict diet, and heartfelt reflections.
Today, as a fitness model and impactful influencer, she wants more: she wants to be recognized as a complete woman, with emotional strength, entrepreneurial vision, and authenticity. “I’m so much more than fitness,” she states. “I’m a woman who carries stories — who has fallen, gotten back up, and continues to rebuild herself.”
Graduated in Law from UFRJ, yet always guided by the art of movement and communication, Gracyanne built a solid career that blends sensuality, performance, business, and presence. The former wife in a highly publicized 16-year marriage now finds herself free to write new chapters — this time with her own voice as the protagonist.
“I have a strong personality — I’m direct, honest. Sometimes I speak without softness, but I’m in a process of refinement. Growing up also means learning how to communicate from the heart,” she reflects.
In this special edition, we celebrate Gracyanne Barbosa as she truly is: a symbol of timeless beauty, an inspiration for those who believe in the power of transformation, and a figure who embodies — with elegance and authenticity — the new era of women 40+: more confident, whole, and vividly alive.
