“You Are A Remarkable Fountain Of Youth”: Fans Join Mia. St John In Nostalgia As She Relives Modelling Days After Coming Across Her Playboy Cover Magazine

We all get a little nostalgic when we run into something which sends us back to the past. Something similar happened with Mia St. John when she found an old Playboy magazine with her on the cover in the antique section. St. John debuted in boxing after signing a contract with Don King in 1997. From there, she went on to become a 5-time world champion loved and adored by fans.

Mia St. John was affectionately known as “The Knockout,” a nickname that cleverly highlighted both her striking beauty and her impressive skills inside the boxing ring. Her amiable nature and genuine passion for the sport have earned her a special place in the hearts of many. This is evident in her latest post.

Fans flood Mia St. John’s post with wholesome comments

Strolling through an antique store, Mia St. John found the Playboy magazine she had once modeled for wearing red shorts and matching boxing gloves. This incident reminded her of her youthful days, and made her realize they were long gone. Fans came to her rescue and filled the comments section with uplifting compliments to cheer up the champ. She captioned the post on X, “While touring Sonoma I found my playboy for sale in an “antique’ store! Omg that’s when you know you have gotten old.” 

 “Old ? Never ! We don’t call wine old, we call it fine” One fan compared her with wine, implying that age will only make her finer.

“Outstanding! You are a remarkable fountain of youth!” Another fan commented.

“Or you’ve become an American Icon. You are not only beautiful, you are a role model for so many people!” Another fan reminded her of the numerous lives she has influenced with her achievements and beauty.

“You’re only as old as you feel plus your beauty is timeless” another fan stated.

“Heck it’s still worth a million dollars” said another fan.

Mia St. John’s journey from addiction to recovery

In the face of unimaginable loss, Mia St. John, endured heartbreak with the tragic suicide of her 24-year-old son, Julian, in 2014. He succumbed to his lifelong battle with mental illness. This devastating event was followed by the passing of her former husband, the renowned The Young and the Restless actor, Kristoff St. John, five years later. Coping with these immense tragedies, Mia, despite her 30 years of sobriety, turned to drinking. This led to her hospitalization and subsequent entry into rehab. Today, in her inspiring journey of recovery, Mia has discovered a new purpose.

At 56, Mia St. John has channeled her fame and influence into meaningful action. She played a pivotal role in persuading California mental health facilities to ban plastic bags in mental health wards. Additionally, she founded the Mia St. John Foundation. The foundation helps those grappling with mental illness, homelessness, addiction, and poverty.

Read More: Years After Losing Son to Suicide and Ex-Husband to Alcoholism, Boxing Icon Mia St. John Names the Only Thing That Saved Her Life While Struggling With Sobriety and Mental Health 

The boxer has dedicated her life to saving others and earned the respect and love of her fans for this. Does she inspire you like she does us? Let us know in the comments below.

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