Actress Simone Thomalla marks her 60th birthday with festivities

In an exclusive interview with Bild, German actress and dancer Simone Thomalla opens up about her emotional journey as she prepares to celebrate her 60th birthday on the popular TV show, 'Let's Dance'.

Thomalla, who has been participating in the contest for seven weeks, will be joined by her daughter, Sophia, and her mother, Erika, in the audience. While Sophia will be watching her performance live, Erika will be cheering for her from the couch.

The actress, who still considers herself a child because she has a mother, has been mentally preparing for her birthday. She sees it as a cause for gratitude due to her good health and the love of her family. However, Thomalla has also been reflecting on the people she has lost in her life, including her ex-boyfriend who took his own life last year.

Despite the hardships she has faced, Thomalla remains composed and determined. She does not intend to be 'thrown off' by her birthday and is focusing on earning crucial points for the next 'Let's Dance' show in two weeks.

Thomalla's personal life has seen some changes recently. She is in a new relationship with a man named René, and the two are going on a vacation to the sun for a week starting on Monday. However, details about her relationship or her daughter's relationship with tennis player Alexander Zverev are not provided in this article.

The interview with Thomalla provides a glimpse into her emotional resilience and her ability to face challenges head-on. As she steps onto the 'Let's Dance' stage for her birthday performance, it is clear that she will be drawing on this strength to deliver a memorable show.