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Ashlyn Harris is celebrating turning 40!
On Monday, Oct. 20, the retired soccer player marked her milestone birthday with girlfriend Sophia Bush, 43.
In a carousel of snaps, which they shared to Instagram in a joint post, Harris and Bush appeared in great spirits as they smiled among a large group of friends at the party. In one image, the former athlete held onto a large cake while Bush rested on her shoulder, and they kissed in another. Another image showed DJ Samantha Ronson on the decks while Harris blew out the candles on a sprinkle-covered cake.
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“Forty. A number that feels less like a milestone and more like a mirror. Reflecting back everything I’ve built, loved, lost and have become. I’ve learned that wisdom isn’t loud…,” Harris wrote in her caption alongside the images.
“it’s quiet, steady and full of grace. I’m deeply grateful for the love that fills my life, because in the end that’s what it’s all about.”
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She then thanked her girlfriend for “loving me the way you do. For the most beautiful birthday and for reminding me what home feels like.”
“I’ll find you in every lifetime baby, but I’m grateful I get this one by your side,” she added. “Charging 40 like a drop in on a half pipe. YEWWWWWW! @wildcaptives Forever grateful 🙏🏼-AH24.”
Harris also shared a snap on her Instagram Stories of herself and Bush kissing, captioning it, “Still can’t get over this weekend. I love you baby.”
Bush then reposted the photo on her Instagram Stories with three love heart emojis. She also reshared a video of Harris blowing out her birthday candles.
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Bush and Harris have been dating since October 2023 after first meeting in 2019. Back in May, the actress celebrated her partner on Mother’s Day with a social media tribute.
Sharing a carousel of photos on her Instagram on May 11, she celebrated her soccer star girlfriend and her daughter, Sloane, 4, and son Ocean, 2, whom she shares with ex-wife Ali Krieger.
“In awe of the mother you are @ashlynharris24, today and every day. You. You’re the gift. To them. To me. To every person lucky enough to be loved by you,” Bush sweetly wrote in her caption.
“I’ve never known anyone as magical as you — and I think that’s saying a lot because my life is full of some really incredibly magical humans. Happiest day, angel. Thank you for being you 💖.”
