NINTCHDBPICT001052792923 7 Lexi looked gorgeous in her Halloween outfit, reposted by Amanda for her birthdayCredit: instagram
Amanda Holden is celebrating a major milestone as her daughter Lexi Hughes marked her 20th birthday — and the stunning throwback photos shared for the occasion have left fans doing a double take.
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The much-loved TV star, 54, took to Instagram to honour Lexi’s big day, posting a striking snap of her daughter dressed as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star, alongside an adorable photo from Lexi’s childhood that mirrored the pose almost perfectly.
Lexi would have slotted right in with the cheer squadCredit: Getty
In the throwback image, Lexi looked effortlessly glamorous in the iconic blue-and-white cheerleader outfit, smiling confidently as she held a pom-pom high above her head. The second photo — taken years earlier — showed a young Lexi sitting outside in the snow, arm raised in the same joyful gesture, capturing just how much time has flown.
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“Put your hand up if you’re 20 today!!!” Amanda wrote in the caption.
“Mama and Dada love you so much — our strong, bright, kind, loyal, funny girl!!! Little Lexi Lou,” she added, finishing with a small black heart.
From mini-me to rising star
Zoe Dale, a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, performing on the field with pom-poms. 7 The cheerleaders wear the most iconic costume in the NFLCredit: Reuters
Lexi, who signed her first modelling contract last year, has increasingly stepped into the spotlight — and fans were quick to note how seamlessly she would fit in with the famous American cheer squad.
Many also pointed out how closely she resembles her famous mum, with Lexi often dubbed Amanda’s “mini-me.” Her Instagram feed is already filled with polished, fashion-forward snaps, and her birthday post only fuelled speculation that her star is firmly on the rise.
The Fashion Awards 2025 Presented By Pandora – Arrivals 7 Lexi is often described as Amanda’s “mini me”Credit: Getty
The comments section quickly filled with messages from fans stunned by how grown-up Lexi looks.
“Oh my goodness. Beautiful!” one follower wrote.
“Wow — what a beauty. I remember her being that tiny,” added another.
A third commented: “OMG 20??? How??? Happiest of birthdays, beautiful Lexi.”
The cheerleaders behind the look
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The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders rose to fame in the late 1970s, but they’ve enjoyed a fresh surge of global attention thanks to Netflix’s hit 2024 docuseries America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
The show follows the intense selection process and daily lives of the 36-member cheer squad, introducing a new generation of fans to what’s widely regarded as one of the most iconic uniforms in American sport.
With Lexi’s striking look and growing confidence, fans couldn’t help but joke that she’d “slot right in” with the squad.
A proud mum — and a growing family
Amanda is also mum to daughter Hollie, 13, and has often spoken openly about how proud she is of both her girls as they grow into their own personalities.
As Lexi steps into her twenties — armed with modelling success, a growing public profile, and unmistakable star quality — it’s clear this birthday marks more than just a number.
It’s the start of an exciting new chapter.
