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Culture June 24, 2019

Busy Philipps turns 40th birthday into 'a destination wedding (to myself)'

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Busy Philipps threw herself an epic 40th birthday celebration in Mexico over the weekend.

Though she’s been married to screenwriter Marc Silverstein since 2007, the actress and TV host decided to hold a wedding-style bash at the popular wedding venue Flora’s Farms in San Jose del Cabo. She even wore a flowy white dress for the occasion.

“I decided I wanted to throw myself a destination wedding (to myself) for my 40th at one of my favorite places in the world,” Philipps wrote on Instagram.

She added, “This was, without question, one of the greatest, most fun, and beautiful nights of my life. Thank you thank you thank you to all of my friends and family who made this weekend the best of all time.”

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Among the celebrity guests who jetted to Cabo for the affair were Elizabeth Banks, Colin Hanks, and "Girls" writer Jenni Konner.

There was food, drinking, dancing and even a surprise flash mob of Philipps lookalikes, all dressed in her signature "Mr. Nightgown" and pink-haired wigs.

“I’m obsessed with flash mobs!” she said in her Instagram Story, calling it the “best surprise of all time!”

Philipps’ actual birthday is Tuesday, June 25.

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So I was thinking about turning 40. And it's weird because my perpetual age is 19-sometimes 27 depending but now I'm 40(my birthday is the 25th actually) HOW AM I 40 YEARS OLD? Anyway. I decided I wanted to throw myself a destination wedding(to myself) for my 40th at one of my favorite places in the world @florafarms in Cabo. This was, without question, one of the greatest, most fun, and beautiful nights of my life. Thank you thank you thank you to all of my friends and family who made this weekend the best of all time. 🌸❤️🌸

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I'd always wanted to do this.

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American tourist in #Mexico #2Busy2B40

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Last night had to be the most magical epic 40th birthday party of all time. Happy Birthday @busyphilipps! #2busy2b40 💕🌈🏝🌈💕

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Serving looks! #2Busy2B40

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Birthday girl & her man. 💜 #2Busy2B40

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Colin is a total maraca artist! #2Busy2B40

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Magical weekend celebrating this incredible lady’s birthday! Love you so much @busyphilipps 💕 #2busy2b40

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I feel like this sums us up . Love you @busyphilipps Happy 40th. #2busy2b40

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Twirling into Monday like we are still on the dance floor 🌪 @karlawelchstylist #2Busy2B40

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