Love Island's Millie shares inspirational message with 'stripped back' photos
She's been praised by her followers
Despite having to isolate for the majority of their stay in Dubai last week, Love Island 2021 winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon are now living their best lives out in the Maldives, enjoying some relaxing time together.
As the loved-up pair document their romantic trip, which looks absolutely out of this world if we do say so ourselves, 25-year-old Millie has been praised for her latest 'honest' post.
Millie has been open and honest about her struggles with acne in recent months, documenting her journey on Instagram whilst admitting it made her feel very 'insecure and self conscious'.
But now, Mills has shared some 'stripped back' photos of herself in the Maldives, telling fans: 'Stripped back 🥰✨ I feel quite proud of myself for posting these photos today. A completely untouched photo of me. A year ago I would never have dreamed of even walking out of the house without makeup on, let alone taking a photo and putting it on the gram for everyone to see.
'As some of you may know, I’ve struggled with adult acne and it was the thing I was most insecure and self conscious about. I’ve been through a lot of different skin care and treatments and I thought it would never get better, so it feels amazing to be at this point and look at this picture of myself and how far I’ve come. It wasn’t an easy journey, nor a quick one, and what worked for me may not work for you. That’s the most annoying thing about skincare, it’s not a one size fits all 😔 but all I can say is do your research, speak to professionals, persevere… don’t give up because one day you will find something that works for you, like I did. I think my skin also loves me on holiday, something about it I don’t know what, but it always seems to clear up in the sun and sea. No doubt about it, when I get back home my skin will break out again like it did over Christmas but I guess that’s just something I have to deal with now - random breakouts every now and then. Don’t be fooled by Instagram either, this is my good side - I have a couple of marks, deep scars and 2 spots on my other side, but to see that one side is clear is enough for me and a huge difference to what it was a year ago!'
She continued: 'There’s a lot of photos on my Instagram (especially pre love island and in the year I was struggling with it the most) where I’ve smoothed out my skin, or edited spots out… we’re all guilty of it and we all want to post the best versions of ourselves on Instagram. So for those who sometimes forget, Instagram is a filtered life and even though it looks like everyone on Instagram may have perfect skin, I bet you they probably don’t, and that is perfectly normal.
'Our flaws are what makes us who we are, nobody is perfect.. and one of my flaws is my skin. But that’s what makes me, me. 🤍
'P.s, if you want to find out about my journey with my skin, I have a little highlight on my page all about it 😊'. (sic)
Following her post, the 2021 Love Island champion was quickly praised by her followers for being both 'honest' and 'inspirational'.
One fan commented: 'A huge well done to you for sharing this! You're beautiful inside & out, with any imperfections that statement stands. ❤️👏 xx'.
Another wrote: 'Rare to see on Instagram, thank you Millie💖', with a third writing: 'Stay in truth Millie we love you for it ❤️'. Another then added: 'The most beautiful young lady😍 pure and real 😊'.
Check out Millie and Liam's relationship so far:
Liam enters the Love Island villa as a bombshell
Alongside Chuggs and Rachel, Liam entered the Love Island villa just days after the launch show as one of the first bombshells of the series.
Liam couples up with Faye during the 1st recoupling
Liam quickly stole the attention of original Islander Faye when he arrived as a bombshell, with Faye choosing to couple up with the Welsh hunk over both Hugo and Brad.
Millie arrives into the Love Island villa as a bombshell
Just four days after Liam's arrival, Millie entered the villa alongside Lucinda as the next bombshells.
Millie and Liam couple up
Millie quickly caught the eye of Liam when she arrived as a bombshell. After realising he had no connection with Faye, Liam chose to couple up with Millie during the second recoupling.
Millie and Liam recouple again
Despite new arrival AJ expressing interest in Liam, the Welsh hunk stuck with his partner Millie, with the pair recoupling for the second time.
Liam confessed he's getting the feels
Millie and Liam started growing closer than ever, with Liam even admitting he's never felt like this before! The Welsh man also confessed his cute nickname of 'Millie Moo' for Mills.
Casa Amor arrived...
The infamous Casa Amor stage of the competition arrived, with Liam heading off to the second villa with a bunch of new girls, and Millie staying in the main villa with a group of new boys.
Liam's head turned for new girl Lillie
Whilst Millie was remaining loyal to her man in the main villa, Liam shocked viewers by enjoying a number of kisses with new girl Lillie, as well as sharing a bed with her and discussing feelings.
Liam returned from Casa Amor ALONE
Despite his antics over at Casa Amor, Liam decided to return back to the main villa single, with a delighted Millie sat waiting for him.
However, things were about to take another dramatic turn...
Lillie enters the villa to reveal all
After being pied off despite their 'connection' at Casa Amor, Geordie girl Lillie made her feelings felt, dishing the dirt on Liam's actions to the group in the main villa.
Lillie and Millie go for a chat
Although Lillie didn't make it into the main villa following her time at Casa Amor, bosses decided to invite her back for a one-on-one chat with Millie, where the girls discussed Liam's behaviour.
Millie cools things off with Liam
Following her chat with Lillie, a devastated Millie decided to cool things off with Liam, with Liam being forced to sleep in the 'dog house', despite admitting he wouldn't give up on trying to put things right.
Liam declares his feelings for Millie in front of the group
Following a surprise performance from pop star Mabel, Liam took to the stage to declare his feelings for Millie, in front of the rest of the Islanders.
He said: "You blew me away with your flawless looks, piercing blue eyes, infectious smile and amazing personality that draws me to you.
"It's the way you make me smile without even saying anything that brings me back for more.
"I didn't expect to come to Love Island and find a potential soulmate so early on but I've found that and so much more in you. I've never been one to have boxes that need ticking, it's all about how someone makes me feel. I've never felt this way before...."
Millie and Liam make up and look stronger than ever
Putting the past behind them, Millie and Liam made up much to the delight of fans, with the pair looking stronger than ever going into the final two weeks of the show as an 'exclusive' couple.
Millie and Liam become 'parents'
OK, so not quite! But Millie and Liam did experience what their future could be like as they looked after their 'son' Jackson for the day. The pair sailed through the challenge showing their parenting skills.
Millie and Liam enjoy their final villa date
In the final week of series seven, Millie and Liam were whisked away to a stunning castle for their final date, with both of them looking sensational as they said "I love you" for the first time.
Millie and Liam meet the parents
In emotional scenes, Millie's mum and sister arrived into the villa alongside Liam's mum and dad. After spending time with their loved ones individually, Millie and Liam introduced each other to their families.
Liam asks Millie to be his girlfriend
During their interview with host Laura Whitmore ahead of the final result, Liam asked Millie to be his official girlfriend, of course, she said yes!
Millie and Liam are crowned the Love Island winners
With a massive 42.02% of the vote, Millie and Liam were crowned the Love Island 2021 winners ahead of Chloe and Toby, Faye and Teddy, and Kaz and Tyler.
The pair decided to split the £50,000 prize money.
Millie and Liam discuss proposals and babies
After winning the show, Millie and Liam chatted to Love Island bosses where they discussed a future proposal and babies.
Millie said: "The proposal is going to have to be massive", with Liam adding: "It's going to be huge. I'm sure I can pull it out of the bag. I'm sure I can do it."
Millie and Liam return back to the UK
Love birds Millie and Liam returned back to the UK together following their time in the Love Island villa, sharing this cute snap on the plane home.
Millie wrote on Instagram: 'Finally home 🏡❤️ been reading through everyone's messages, can't thank you enough for all the love and support over the last 8 weeks, it means a lot 🥰 Still doesn't feel real we have been crowned winners of love island 2021! It's been a crazy journey but wow what a journey it has been. Now time for quarantine, missing my man already, can't wait to see you again @liamreardon1 ❤️'. (sic)
Millie and Liam reunite in the UK
After self-isolating apart when they arrived back in the UK, Millie and Liam reunited in Essex, enjoying a romantic night out together before meeting up with their Love Island co-stars.
Millie and Liam attend the NTA Awards
Millie and Liam looked more loved up than ever when they walked the red carpet at the National Television Awards in September 2021.
Millie meets Liam's family in Wales
Liam took his girl to his home town of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales in mid-September 2021, where Millie met his family and enjoyed the countryside!
Liam confirms he's moving to Essex with Millie
During a live Q&A on Instagram, Liam confirmed he is moving to Essex with Millie, admitting the pair are looking for an apartment together.
Millie and Liam hint they've found the perfect apartment
After confirming they had plans to move in together, Millie and Liam hinted at the end of October they'd found the perfect apartment in Essex.
Sharing this photo of themselves, Millie wrote: 'Me and Liam are still continuing our apartment hunting and we saw something special today'.
Millie and Liam officially move in together
After finding their perfect place, Millie and Liam confirmed at the start of November they'd officially moved in together in Essex!
Sharing this cute snap of themselves stood in their apartment, the pair told fans: 'Starting a new chapter 😊🔐🏡🤍'. (sic)
Millie and Liam announce they've split
Millie and Liam shocked fans in July 2022, by releasing a statement to announce they'd decided to split.
Rumours of a reunion
Just days after admitting she was 'dating' somebody, rumours were rife that Millie and Liam had decided to give their relationship another go in April 2023. Reports suggested the pair were dating and enjoyed a trip to the Lake District together over the Easter weekend.
Liam and Millie are photographed together on holiday
In May 2023, Liam and Millie seemingly confirmed the rumours that they were back together, posing for this picture whilst on a Virgin Voyage cruise together. The photo was uploaded by singer Jessica Kate Yallup.
Millie and Liam spotted holding hands at Barbie premiere
Despite still not publicly confirming they are back on, Millie and Liam were photographed holding hands as they turned up to the UK premiere of Barbie on 12th July. The pair walked the red carpet separately, but it seems they are no longer hiding their reconciliation!
Millie and Liam go Instagram official
Confirming their romance is back on, Liam uploaded this snap of the pair to his Instagram in August, with Millie and Liam now also re-following each other.
The pair celebrate Liam's 24th birthday
In August 2023, Millie and Liam celebrated Liam's 24th birthday with a romantic hotel break in London. The pair shared a series of snaps from the trip on their Instagram pages.
Millie and Liam discuss the reasons for their previous split
Millie and Liam opened up about the relationship, including the reasons behind their previous split. Millie said: "It didn't end sourly, it wasn't that kind of breakup. It was a decision that we needed a break. I think we both knew it wasn't going to be something that ended forever, I think we knew it was something we wanted to revisit, but it was time that we needed. We managed to make it work again and now it's better than ever."
Millie and Liam take a trip to Orlando
Enjoying even more time together, Millie and Liam jetted off to Orlando in September 2023, going to Universal Studios. The pair weren't shy in sharing photos from their trip on social media.
Liam and Millie enjoy Christmas 2023 together
Liam and Millie travelled to Liam's home town for Christmas 2023, spending the day with loved-ones! The pair looked happier than ever as they enjoyed the festivities in Wales, with Millie thanking Liam's sister for Christmas lunch!
Liam and Millie look back on 2023
To end the year, Millie and Liam took part in Instagram '6 2023 photos with ur partner' trend, where they shared some loved-up snaps from the last 12 months! Millie captioned the photos with: 'The BEST year with you', tagging Liam in the post.
Liam and Millie celebrate Valentine's Day 2024
Just like many other couples did, Millie and Liam used social media to gush about one another on Valentine's Day in 2024. Millie uploaded a number of black and white snaps of the pair, writing: 'loml 🤍', whilst Liam shared a cute snap to his Instagram Story.
Millie and Liam take a trip to Vegas
In March 2024, Millie and Liam enjoyed a trip to Vegas together, showing off their incredible figures in the process. The couple shared loved-up photos from their trip to Instagram.
Millie and Liam enjoy a ski trip to France
Just weeks after their Vegas trip in March 2024, Millie and Liam headed off to Avoriaz in France for a ski trip alongside Chloe Burrows. The pair shared a number of snaps from the fun-looking trip, including this one of themselves during après ski.
Millie gushes about Liam for his birthday
On 18th August 2024, Millie shared a number of loved-up photos alongside Liam, wishing him a Happy Birthday. She wrote: 'Happy birthday to my favourite human on this planet. You are my best friend, the person I go to for anything and everything, the person that makes me laugh more than anyone and the person I can't ever stop thinking about'. (sic)
Liam admits he's loving 'doing life' with Millie
In September 2024, Liam and Millie enjoyed a holiday together in Marrakesh, with Liam posting some cute snaps of the pair. In the caption, he told fans: 'Had so much fun away in Marrakesh. We really are loving doing life together'. The pair's followers were quick to comment on the post, admitting how happy they are to see the pair loved-up.
Liam and Millie land their own podcast
In September 2024, Liam and Millie announced the news they've launched their very own podcast. Millie wrote on Instagram: 'Eeeekkkkk!! ITS OFFICIAL, Liam and I have launched our very own podcast 🥳🥳🥳 As we navigate our long distance relationship and everything in between, we thought why not bring you along on the ride! Sometimes we'll be filming together and sometimes apart in our wales and Essex homes 💗 catching up on everything we got up to that week, our funny stories, our arguments, what really happened between us and so much more 🤪 Launching 1ST OCTOBER!!!
'Listen to the trailer now wherever you get your podcasts and you'll be able to watch the full episode on YouTube ✨'. (sic)
Liam gushes about Millie for her birthday
In early December 2024, Liam posted a number of photos alongside Millie to his Instagram page, writing: 'Wishing my beautiful, loving & kind Girlfriend a massive Happy Birthday🥳 (she's 28) incase anyone is wondering. We met when you were 24 and how so much has changed over the last few years. Life is so good with you in it & being able to do all the great things that we do are only made better when you're by my side. Thought I'd add some throwback photos in to where it first started. I can't wait for us to spend Christmas & new year together in Australia. Love you so much babe ❤️'. (sic)
After a hugely successful 2021, which saw the couple win Love Island and later move in together, Liam and Millie decided to fly to Dubai to kick start 2022.
However, their trip was disrupted when Liam's COVID-19 test was positive, meaning the pair were forced to spend most of their holiday isolating in the hotel room. However, after isolation, the pair then flew to the Maldives.
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