Brittany Snow is celebrating the big 4-0 with a private desert birthday bash<\/a> alongside her closest friends.<\/p>\n The “Hunting Wives” actress reached the milestone age this week with an intimate getaway to a luxury desert rental. She treated her followers to a series of snapshots from the private celebration, which she dubbed a “magical” escape alongside her inner circle.<\/p>\n Striking a pose against the outdoor patio, the movie star showcased her athletic figure in a textured, ribbed white bikini. The look was accessorized with a pair of oversized, mod-style white sunglasses with dark lenses. Holding her small, fluffy dog close, the birthday girl appeared relaxed and radiant while clutching a festive disco ball cup.<\/p>\n The festivities continued with a wardrobe shift that matched the desert’s color palette. The “Pitch Perfect” alum modeled a pink ribbed-knit maxi dress with a sleeveless cut and kept her white-framed sunglasses<\/a> on for the photo. Accessorizing with large gold earrings and a stack of bracelets, she posed against a pink wall that matched her outfit.<\/p>\n Brittany Snow enjoys a poolside moment with her dog during a private desert birthday getaway.<\/p>\n (Fox News)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Later that evening, the actress traded her daytime look for a vibrant turquoise silk gown to celebrate with her friends. She wore the floor-length dress while posing in a doorway, keeping her blonde hair in polished waves to complete the ensemble.<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Brittany Snow poses in a pink knit maxi dress against the backdrop of her desert rental.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n A final photograph from the collection showed a cozy interior living room, where the 40-year-old sat on a luxurious, plush green velvet sofa. The space was perfectly decorated for the milestone, featuring multiple gold, green and white balloons. A large, floral-patterned heart-shaped balloon prominently declared “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” at the center of the frame.<\/p>\n Megan Moroney Stuns In Orange Bikini During Friend’s Bahamas Bachelorette<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n She appeared reflective, resting her hand to her chin in a thoughtful pose as her fluffy dog sat calmly at her side. The backdrop of the unique property was on full display, featuring an impressive gallery wall of diverse art and a stunning wooden spiral staircase under a pink-arched entry.<\/p>\n Snow showcases a vibrant turquoise silk gown as she celebrates her 40th birthday with friends.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “The most magical birthday in the desert \u2728So grateful to celebrate with my favorite people in a space that was truly perfect,” the star captioned her collection of photos, which also included a sweet shout-out to the rental service: “Thank you to @airbnb.”<\/p>\n Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Beyond the birthday celebrations, the “Hunting Wives” star has been vocal about the journey that led to her current sense of calm. During an appearance on “The <\/span>Drew Barrymore<\/a> Show”<\/a> in November, she got candid about the “chaos” of starting her career at just 3 years old.<\/p>\n “I think I was always a performative kid<\/a>,” she told Barrymore. “I always had goals to be like the director, the actor, the writer, and then my friends would come over, and they would be like the trees.”<\/p>\n Despite her early success, the actress admitted that being a child star came with an intense internal pressure to be “perfect” as a way to manage the atmosphere at home.<\/p>\n Reese Witherspoon Turns 50, Says Her Daily Rule Is Simple: \u2018Gotta Laugh Everyday You Can\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “I knew that problems somehow went away if I did really well, got the jobs, looked really pretty, did the thing,” she shared. “And, so, I think that, that it trained me to think that that was what made me lovable. And, so, I think that that’s how I had to like unlearn that I’m still lovable if I’m not perfect or doing all the right things.”<\/p>\n Brittany Snow shared her birthday celebration on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Paulina Porizkova, 60, Ditches \u2018Smoke And Mirrors\u2019 In Candid Lingerie Video<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Touching on the “self-sabotage” she experienced in the public eye, she noted that she often took her struggles out on herself “behind closed doors.” Now, entering a new decade, she is finally finding a sense of peace that only comes with life experience.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s OK to finally love myself,” she told Barrymore. “I’m not going to lose anything. I’m not going to be like harder on myself. Doesn’t get me any better.”<\/p>\n Click Here To Download The Fox News App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>
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