A 92-year-old grandma who attended Notting Hill Carnival over the bank holiday weekend has been catapulted to internet fame and she isn't quite sure why.
My 92-year old grandmother went to #NottingHillCarnival over the weekend & danced to the floor with strangers in the rain. May this be a lesson to us all, that you are as old you feel. Just *look* at the joy in her lovely face. https://t.co/qMyiEnWcbw
Elizabeth Malin-Seabrook told BuzzFeed News: "I am amazed. l spoke to my son this morning, l said, 'Somebody has got to explain this to me because I don’t understand it — it’s just because I went to Carnival?' I don’t understand."
Malin-Seabrook, born 17 February 1926, told BuzzFeed News that she is no stranger to London's famous celebration of Caribbean culture and has attended in the past.
While her newfound fame might be strange to the grandmother of two, she tells BuzzFeed News that there was once a time she dreamed of stardom as an actor.
People loved her energy and positivity.
@jellymalin I wish these were the photos in our newspapers today...this is the true spirit of Carnival! Thank you so much for sharing
And thought she looked in very good health.
@jellymalin @wubwubldn ....no way is your dear Nan 92 years of age, what an amazing lady — What ever it is she does to keep her youthful good looks, tell her to bottle it, she’ll make a fortune... .... God bless her 💙xx
@jellymalin @irishvixen21 She's 92?!?! I would've guessed 75 at the oldest! Thank you for sharing!!
@jellymalin a - this is amazing b - 92??????? really????? Get it girl...
@jellymalin @Timi_Williams9 This is something good coming from notting hill carnival fair play to your grandmother enjoying herself as she was 21 💃🏻👏🏾👌🏾❤️ #danceandhavefun
@jellymalin That's my friend in one of your photos!! They said your nan was an amazing lady 😍
@jellymalin @MGNevents This is the best thing ever x
And others were straight-up inspired.
@jellymalin @TheSilverLineUK Inspirational to us all... Thank you for sharing - looks like she had a wonderful time #lovelaterlife #inspirational
@jellymalin @suenewse99 Hugely inspirational! You put a massive smile on my face today #DanceLikeNobodyIsWatching 😍
@jellymalin Wow just incredible😘😘
In addition to being open to acting roles, this youthful lady is also down to shake a leg on Ladbroke Grove next year, she said: "If God spares me and I’m here in London then of course, no doubt I will continue to support."
Granny is coming round to mine for dinner tonight & I’m going to read her out all your lovely comments. Thanks guys 💔 https://t.co/UvixqjYJTv
All together now...
