Gemma Collins celebrates turning 45 at luxury ski resort and says 'I didn't start with shortcuts or silver spoons'

Gemma Collins celebrated her 45th birthday at a luxury ski resort in St. Moritz this weekend, as she reflected on her incredible achievements.

After partying with fiancé Rami Hawash and pals overlooking the Swiss ski slopes, loved by the likes of Madonna and Kate Moss, the former TOWIE star shared a motivational Instagram post on Monday, quipping: 'From Romford to St Moritz'.

Gemma explained how she'd made her name and fortune without being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, putting it all down to hard work and self belief, before encouraging fans to follow in her footsteps. 

Alongside a snowy selfie she penned: 'Grateful to be turning 45, deeply in love with my dream career, and walking proof that where you start never limits where you can go. From Romford to St Moritz, this journey is about belief, courage, and showing others that dreams are meant to be lived out loud'.

'If I can do it, so can you. I didn’t start with shortcuts or silver spoons. I started with belief. Belief that where you come from does not define where you’re going. Belief that your story can stretch further than your postcode'.

She went on: 'From Romford to St Moritz, I’ve learned this: Dreams don’t respond to doubt, they respond to action. You don’t need permission to grow, only the courage to begin. There will be moments when people don’t see your vision.

'That’s not your sign to stop, that’s your sign to lead. Keep showing up. Keep refining. Keep becoming. Success isn’t about age, background, or timing. It’s about resilience, consistency, and staying true to who you are even when no one is applauding yet'.

'If you’re listening to this and wondering if it’s too late, too far, or too much let me tell you: it’s not. Your journey is valid. Your dreams are calling. And your next chapter can be your most powerful one yet.

Before adding: 'Walk boldly. Dream unapologetically. And remember: where you start is only the opening line, not the ending'.

Fans and famous friends rushed to the comments to send the star their birthday wishes and thank her for the wise words.

They said: 'You’ve come a long way Gem Gem': 'Happy birthday Gemma xx': 'Happy birthday gem, love this so true have amazing day': 'Love this': 'Happy birthday beautiful have the best day!!!'.

Last week Gemma debuted a dramatic new bob on Instagram after ditching her long curly locks with a stunning selfie.

Her blonde tresses, which once tumbled down her shoulders, were now chin length and cut choppy style while also appearing lighter in colour.

Gazing into the camera the TV personality sported a glam make-up palette with classic pillar box red lipstick.

She captioned the snap: 'Wishing you all a very LOVELY DAY'.

Fans were quick to gush over her new look writing: 'Omg love this hair!!!!!': 'My favourite look on you': 'Love love love ur hair!': 'the New hair suits you so well, darling!!': 'Love the hair you look younger xx'. 

Gemma's latest post come just days she showed off her incredible weight loss as she posed up a storm in a sexy leopard print swimsuit.

She once again took to social media to post a sizzling snap showing her cosying up to fiancé Rami.

Showing her love for her husband-to-be, the star added a caption written in Arabic reading الحياة تُزهر بالحب, which translates to 'Life blooms with love'.

Just hours before she shared the swimsuit-clad snap, she posted a slideshow of images of the couple looking loved-up throughout the years.

She penned a caption reading: 'Happy Sunday how have we been together so long. Funny how destiny never expires, no matter how many seasons pass, love remembers exactly where to return.' 

Gemma has been keeping her Instagram followers updated on her weight-loss journey after dropping from a size 26 to a size 20. She revealed last year she achieved the results in just three months after using Mounjaro weight loss jabs. 

She revealed she is microdosing on Mounjaro after fearing the weight loss jab had left her with 'agonising' health woes. Gemma revealed to the Daily Mail recently that she had a 'gallbladder attack' in August after dropping to the floor in pain.

The star has gone from a size 26 to a size 20 and lost 3.5st since taking the jab, and now Gemma has revealed she is back on the jab after taking a break.

'I had to stop the jabs for a bit because I had a gallbladder attack in August, but they've assured me that it's not actually linked to Mounjaro,' Gemma told The Mirror.

'I've given it a rest and I've really been managing what I've been eating. But I think I'm going to start microdosing because I feel with the microdosing, you don't get all the [side] effects.'

Gemma followed the guidance to increase her dosage incrementally, from the starting dose of 2.5mg, to the maximum dose of 15mg a week.