Overview
- At Berlin Fashion Week the 62-year-old actress credited her 20-kilo gain to two carotid artery surgeries after a mild stroke and to quitting smoking
- She showcased loose, oversized silhouettes in vibrant colors under her motto “Erlaubt ist, was gefällt” to defy restrictive, age-based style norms
- Karrenbauer confirmed that her operations were successful and that she faces no remaining stroke risk, encapsulating her outlook with “Alles wird gut”
- Viewers on social media praised her candidness and body-positive message, calling her style authentic and motivating
- Her openness has ignited broader conversations about aging, self-expression and health-driven body changes in the fashion world