TikTok sensation and media personality Alix Earle has ushered in her 25th year with a sun-soaked celebration in Cabo San Lucas, sharing glimpses of the tropical getaway with her millions of followers. The birthday festivities arrive shortly after the influencer publicly confirmed her split from Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios, marking a significant personal milestone amidst a period of change.
A Birthday Getaway in the Sun
Earle took to her main Instagram page on Tuesday to post a breezy reel from her girls' trip, showcasing the picturesque backdrop of blue skies and palm trees. The star, who recently placed as runner-up on Dancing With The Stars, turned up the heat in a skimpy brown and white-patterned bikini adorned with beaded details. Her signature blonde hair was styled in effortless, middle-parted waves, accessorised with chunky bracelets and dainty white earrings.
Her makeup for the day featured a layer of mascara, a light pink blush, and a nude glossy lip tint. In the carefree video, Earle was seen dancing to Tyla's track CHANEL before flashing a bright smile to the camera. She captioned the post for her 5.3 million followers: 'It's my birthdayyyyy #25.'
Hot Dogs and Fireworks: Unique Celebrations
The birthday celebrations extended beyond the beach. In a separate video, Earle revealed a surprise fireworks display that lit up the night sky behind her as she wore a striking yellow mini-dress. Perhaps the most unconventional highlight was the birthday cake she indulged in: a two-tiered creation made entirely of hot dogs. 'In my Gucci w my hot dogs,' she humorously wrote alongside a clip of herself presenting the unusual confection in a pink dress.
Navigating a High-Profile Split
The celebratory trip follows a difficult period for Earle, who confirmed her breakup from NFL player Braxton Berrios in an emotional video shared over the past weekend. The pair, who had been dating for two years and celebrated their anniversary on November 11, reportedly mutually agreed to part ways earlier this month.
In her tearful address to fans, Earle explained she hadn't felt ready to speak publicly but wanted to 'talk from the heart.' She expressed that long-distance pressures played a major role, stating, 'Part of me just also really wants to be focusing on myself right now, and I just feel like I can't be what Braxton needs.' She emphasised her continued love for Berrios, calling him her 'best friend,' and urged fans not to direct any hate towards him, particularly disputing claims his absence from DWTS was a factor.
Insiders cited the challenge of managing a long-distance relationship, especially with Earle's Dancing With The Stars commitment in Los Angeles and Berrios's NFL season with the Texans in Houston. A source told Us Weekly the 'majority of their relationship was long-distance and it was hard for them to navigate.'
Further reports suggested Berrios was 'blindsided' by the breakup, with a separate source telling the Daily Mail he 'wasn't the one who put it all in motion' and would be open to reconciliation. However, a family source indicated a reunion is unlikely, noting Earle 'had not been happy with the direction their relationship was going in' and that their busy schedules had put the long-distance dynamic to the ultimate test.
As Alix Earle embraces a new chapter at 25, her Cabo birthday bash symbolises a fresh start, surrounded by friends and focusing on her own path forward.
