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Making it to 50 years is a grand occasion for an island bash, all elevated by an Instagram post that dazzled in chrome. Well, an actor that has worked in all the glories, one of them being “Love Jones” and Power, celebrates with style and gratitude during his Virgo season, which automatically drives humorous and encouraging comments from the viewership.
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Thirty-nine going by with all the island finesse. Just so the actor is giving with his posted birthday getaway pictures. Tate captioned the picture: “Tonight We Dance 🕺🏾Island Vibe 🏝️🤎.” A candid picture of Tate, relaxing in crisp light-colored clothes with ample greenery behind him and a thatched hut, is pretty much the spot for the celebration.
The post quickly thereafter found itself flooded with well-wishes and jokes. Most of the commenters were very quick to point out that Tate was born on September 8, a Virgo, and hence his celebration deserved this well-earned honor. “I’m celebrating the whole month. 9/6 ♍️💜♍️💜!!! It’s Virgo Season!!!,” said another user. One more: “as you should celebrate the big 50 Virgo ♍️ style 🔥 Enjoy.”
The simple compliments began pouring in. The gratitude was returned. Another could not help but say, all through the comments: “Okay Sir! We can’t handle all this handsomeness🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍” or “Absolutely handsome LT 🔥Birthday blessings 🙌 ❤️.”
Some, however, went a little against the current. One wittily engulfed in all the praise was: “take off that picnic ass outfit.” That was a bit of fun lost amidst all the praise.
Another one took that in a completely different direction by calling out: “He need to start posting TOMASINA, his wife !! He getting too old for thirst trap pictures … Am I the only one grown and honest on Instagram .. Tomasina needs to make an appearance on his page, that’s how grown women feel ! Celebrate her !” This basically ushered in a little discussion around his posts and a desire to see more of his wife Tomasina.
Weighed concern entered the celebrations when one follower said, “I hope you’re not working as instructed 😂.”
With happiness and goodwill, the comments then welcomed the actor as he stepped onto a new stage in life, joyously: “Living life to the fullest…Enjoy yourself 🙌🔥🙌” and “Have fun, enjoy your birthday!!🤗🥳🎁🎉🎂.”
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Far beyond a simple act of sharing a moment in an actor’s life and a link with the audience, the post of Tate’s 50th birthday itself was his one day presence with his communion. The combination of too-sweet birthday wishes, knowing barbs, and a little constructive criticism illuminated the unique yet symbiotic relationship he shares with his followers. It was genuine in celebration: both of life himself and of his community supporting him, for he has stepped into his fifties with style, grace, and great humor.
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