From Fox News · Lori Bashian · · 1m 20s
Kelsea Ballerini marks 33 with a boat birthday
A red bikini birthday post drew fan praise, an ex's like, and fresh attention on Ballerini's past relationships.
In brief
A red bikini birthday post drew fan praise, an ex's like, and fresh attention on Ballerini's past relationships. Ballerini's birthday post became a quick snapshot of her public image now, confident, watched by fans, and still linked to past romances. Originally reported by Fox News.
Birthday on deck
Kelsea Ballerini celebrated turning 33 with an Instagram photo from a luxury boat, wearing a red bikini top, cowboy hat and flowing cover-up skirt.
“Another trip around the sun ❤️”
Fans noticed the abs
The post quickly filled with birthday wishes and comments about Ballerini's look, with fans praising her Pilates-toned abs and calling her stunning.
“THE PILATES ARE SHOWINGGGG 😍🔥”
An ex liked it
Some commenters also spotted that Chase Stokes liked the post. Ballerini and the Outer Banks actor dated about three years before their 2026 split.
A marriage before Stokes
Before Stokes, Ballerini was married to country singer Morgan Evans for nearly five years. She filed for divorce in August 2022.
Divorce without glamour
Ballerini later said she does not want divorce treated as a victory lap. When fans bring divorce signs to shows, she first asks if they are OK.
“I don’t ever want to be a poster child for divorce”
Songs told the fallout
Her 2023 album Rolling Up the Welcome Mat traced the end of her marriage, with tracks including Blindsided, Mountain with a View and Penthouse.
The essence
Ballerini's birthday post became a quick snapshot of her public image now, confident, watched by fans, and still linked to past romances.
