Ellen Adarna took a quiet pause from the present and looked back—way back—to a time when life felt lighter, louder, and carefree.
Joining the viral 2016 throwback trend, Ellen shared old photos on Instagram from her beach trips and magazine shoots. The memories made her smile. She called that chapter of her life “my hubadera era.”
“I was young, wild, and free,” she wrote.
“No responsibilities era.”
It was a version of Ellen many remember—bold, fearless, and living loudly.
But as the throwback photos rolled in, so did the contrast.
In her Instagram Stories, Ellen showed just how different life looks now. Gone were the beach poses. In their place was a candid photo of her watering plants, followed by a tender moment with her children, Elias and Liana.
“My pride and joy,” she called them.
Looking at 2026, Ellen described a life that feels calmer—softer in ways that matter more.
“It already feels different,” she shared.
“Calmer, sweeter, full of laughter, tiny moments, and big love.”
Then came the line that quietly said everything:
“Just me, my kids, and the peace we prayed for.”
That sense of relief didn’t come out of nowhere.
In November 2025, Ellen publicly confirmed her separation from Derek Ramsay, following allegations of infidelity. In a candid exposé, she revealed they were no longer living together. While her own home was being renovated, she stayed in Derek’s house and even sought help from the local government to have him move out temporarily.
She also made it clear that John Lloyd Cruz, the father of her son Elias, continues to be a good and present provider.
It hasn’t been an easy road—but it’s one she seems to be walking with grace.
As the 2016 throwback trend continues to flood social media, with stars like Bretman Rock, Gabbi Garcia, and Andi Eigenmann sharing their own memories, Ellen’s post stands out.
Not because of how bold she once was—but because of how peaceful she has become.
From young, wild, and free…
to grounded, healing, and whole.
