90s one hit wonder, 51, has barely aged a day 27 years after topping the charts – do you recognise her?
SHE shot to fame with a chart-topping hit back in the '90s - but nearly three decades on, the pop sensation looks just as fresh-faced at 51.
The singer stunned fans with her youthful appearance in a new social media snap - but would you recognise her?
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Jennifer Paige - the voice behind 1998's chart-topping smash "Crush" - who wowed fans with her age-defying looks in a recent Instagram post.
She wrote: "New music and art projects on the horizon. My hubby's art will be released on Friday, as well.
"Very happy for him, as it's been a long time in the making. I'll share it here so you can let him know what you think! Let's go, men! 👏 You were born for greatness."
Fans took to the comment section shocked to see her looking as ageless as ever, with one writing: "You still look just as beautiful."
Another added: "Wow! You were the soundtrack to my 5 year old self & you haven't aged a day! 🔥 thank you for sharing your talent with the world."
A third penned: "You look exactly like you did in 1998!"
Jennifer's song 'Crush' shot to No 1 in 16 countries and sold 11 million copies.
It then went on to become the station's most requested song of the summer.
Crush was also the top three Billboard chart hit in the US, while in the UK it listed in the top 10.
Her debut album was released the same year and Jennifer went on to record three more - although they failed to gain the same traction as her first.
She even recorded a duet with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter called "Beautiful Lie", featured on the deluxe edition of her 2008 album Best Kept Secret.
Once dropped into semi-retirement after chart success, Jennifer faced childhood heartbreak, melanoma and the loss of both parents in 2008.
She later retreated from fame, moved into song writing for commercials, charity music and podcasts.
She then eventually crowdfunded a comeback album, Starflower, in 2017.
Jennifer is married to artist Jason 'Hawk' Carter.
The couple tied the knot in 2010 and have a daughter named Stella Rose, born on October 5, 2014.
Jason made a surprise cameo in Jennifer's 2017 music video for "The Devil's in the Details."
The original actor dropped out, meaning he had to step in last minute.
The American star still has her blonde hair and regular posts on her Instagram account.
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