Laura Whitmore celebrates turning 40 with birthday bash at Guinness Storehouse
The former Love Island host, who first shot to fame by hosting on MTV in 2008, served up cocktails including an Espresso MTVini, an 'I'm not that' Old-Fashioned, and a Pal-ora Sipmore.
Some of her wardrobe over the years was on display, including her school uniform, a dress she wore presenting the I'm A Celeb spin-off show in 2015, and the famous heart-shaped suit she wore when she hosted the Love Island final a few years ago.
A number of celebrities were also in attendance including her husband and the voice of Love Island, Ian Sterling, Amy Huberman, Brian O'Driscoll, Imelda May, Darren Kennedy, Lyra Samantha Baines, and Pips Taylor.
There was also personalised Guinness served at her party in the Gravity Bar that read, 'Laura's Eras Party'.
On her Instagram, Laura shared snaps as she partied the night away. The now 40-year-old wore a black mini dress which featured a large white bow.
Her guests dressed in their favourite Laura era, with one friend dressing as Laura attending The MTV Europe Music Video Awards in 2008.
Another dressed as Laura while she was pregnant with her daughter, and Amy Huberman dressed up as in one of Laura's Barbie pink looks.
There was a photobooth for guests and the dancefloor was packed with guests forming a conga line and dancing in a circle.
Laura and Imelda May also did a jig to Riverdance.
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