Draya Michele Celebrates 40th Birthday, Thrives in Business and Personal Life

HOUSTON, Texas — Draya Michele, the actress, entrepreneur, and girlfriend of Houston Rockets star Jalen Green, recently celebrated her 40th birthday on Jan. 23, marking a milestone in her life. Despite recent controversies surrounding her relationship with Green, 22, and the aftermath of the LA wildfires, Michele continues to captivate attention with her fashion sense and business ventures.

Michele, who has a baby daughter with Green and another son, Jru, 8, has been sharing her fitness journey with her 9.4 million Instagram followers. In a recent post, she showcased an all-black athleisure outfit, captioning it, “Started my January off to a great start, both mentally and physically. I feel the most confident after a great workout.”

Her lifestyle brand, Mint Swim, launched in 2013, has grown into a million-dollar business. Michele recently promoted her latest collection, the “Best Life” line, by sharing a clip of herself wearing an orange bikini on Instagram. The post mesmerized fans, sparking debates over whether the bikini or Michele herself was the highlight.

Michele’s entrepreneurial journey began with a modest $12,000 investment. In a 2017 interview, she recalled, “I saved up $12,000 and I invested it completely into my company. [The brand is for women who] want to feel sexy and enhance all the right curves while staying fashionable. I started with four styles of swimsuits and from there, things just grew via social media.”

Beyond Mint Swim, Michele expanded her portfolio with the launch of Fine Ass Girl in 2013 and Beige & Coco in 2016. Her ability to blend business with leisure has made her a standout figure in the fashion industry.

Meanwhile, Jalen Green continues to excel on the court, helping the Houston Rockets secure a 100-96 victory against the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets currently sit second in the Western Conference standings, with Green playing a pivotal role in their success.

As Michele embraces her 40s, her influence in fashion, fitness, and entrepreneurship shows no signs of slowing down.