Missing shirts, anyone? From Katie Holmes to Kim Kardashian to Bella Hadid, there are tons of A-list celebs who have taken the bold choice to pose topless — and damn, do they look good doing it! Take a look at who’s stripped down over the years.
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Topless Stars: Celebs Who’ve Gone Near-Naked
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Topless Stars: Celebs Who've Gone Near-Naked
Missing shirts, anyone? From Katie Holmes to Kim Kardashian to Bella Hadid, there are tons of A-list celebs who have taken the bold choice to pose topless — and damn, do they look good doing it! Take a look at who's stripped down over the years. [jwplayer pY990vyA-zhNYySv2]
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Lili Reinhart
The Riverdale star posed topless on a trip to Venice, Italy, in September 2022. After sharing the snap via Instagram, costar Vanessa Morgan proclaimed she wanted to frame it for display in her house.
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Meghan King
“Yeah, I did that,” the Real Housewives of Orange County alum captioned a nude photo during her solo Joshua Tree excursion in California.
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Nina Agdal
Second time is the charm! The model took to Instagram to share a nude selfie in March 2022. “Instagram took this down so I’m obviously gonna post it again,” she captioned her post.
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Ireland Baldwin
“Wiener ’n tattoo appreciation post,” the topless model captioned her March 2022 Instagram post.
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Britney Spears
Soaking up the sun! The “Lucky” singer took off her top while enjoying a beach day in March 2022. “Planning on having babies in Polynesia👶🏼🤷🏼♀️☀️🏝,” she captioned her Instagram post.
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Britney Spears
No swimsuit needed! The “Circus” singer ditched her bikini during a beach day with fiancé Sam Asghari. She simply captioned her February 2022 Instagram post with a series of rose emojis.
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Whitney Rose
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star took to Instagram in February 2022 to share a picture of a massive crystal covering her breasts. “Finally a crystal big enough for this s—t,” she jokingly captioned her post.
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Katy Perry
The “California Gurls” singer took to Instagram in January 2022 to share a topless snap. “Let it burn baby,” she captioned her post.
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Halle Berry
While on vacation in December 2021, the Bruised star soft-smiled for a photo in which she's seemingly topless and in total zen mode. She captioned the Instagram snap, "Vacay drip… ☀️"
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Heidi Klum
Lazy day! The model covered up with her comforter before snapping a photo on her staircase. “Let’s go back to bed🥰❤️🎄🚀,” she captioned her December 2021 Instagram post.
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Corinne Olympios
Working on her fitness! The Bachelor in Paradise alum took to Instagram Stories in December 2021 to show off her toned figure. “Back on the grind,” she captioned a topless snap.
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Hilary Duff
Rest and relaxation! The How I Met Your Father star took to Instagram Stories in December 2021 to show off her zen bathtub setup, complete with candles and Odacite’s Mood Cleansing Ayurvedic Bath Soak. “Have had sunscreen in my eye all day,” she captioned a selfie from her bathroom.
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Ciara
Consider Us impressed! The topless singer showed off her twerking skills all while balancing a bottle of rum on her head. “She got balance,” she captioned her December 2021 Instagram post.
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Chrissy Teigen
Feeling it! The Cravings author stripped down to nothing but her underwear for a sexy mirror selfie in December 2021. “Thirst traps are exhausting,” she comically captioned her Instagram Stories.
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Heidi Klum
Cheeky! The former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model stripped down for a toplesss photo shoot by husband Tom Kaulitz in November 2021. She posed with her back facing the camera, making a kissy face and showing off her high-waisted undies.
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Heidi Klum
Showered by sunrise! The model wrapped a towel around her waist before stepping out on the balcony to soak up the morning sky. “Sunrise Mykonos it’s soooo pretty,” she captioned her November 2021 Instagram post.
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Britney Spears
The “Toxic” singer took to Instagram in November 2021 to show off her photography skills — and her toned figure. “I used a real photography camera in my room yesterday for the first time … I put it on the stand and put it on a time and got this💋💋💋,” she captioned her post. “It’s the yellow thong and @MinnieMouse on the bed for me💋💋😂🐭!!!!”
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Kathy Griffin
The comedian went topless for her birthday in November 2021, posting a video of her shimmying with her back facing the camera. In the accompanying caption, she wrote, "IT’S MY BIRTHDAY, BABY! 61 AND SEXXXXY 🎂."
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Sweat it out! The Goop founder stripped down before stepping into her at-home sauna. “Now a BIG TIME SCHVITZ in the infrared sauna,” she captioned a nude selfie in October 2021. “Yes I am totally bougie and have a little sauna.”
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Paulina Porizkova
After taking a three-week social media break for a “grand adventure,” the model made her steamy return to Instagram in October 2021 with a nude photo.
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Britney Spears
In October 2021, the hitmaker posted a topless photo to Instagram, detailing why she detests body improvement consultations. “Is it me or is anybody else offended by these experiences?” she asked followers. “Maybe I’m extremely sensitive … either way I would rather fall off a cliff than have a doctor tell me what he thinks is wrong with my body image.”
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Britney Spears
“Pssssss you heard me … kiss it💋🍑😂!!!” the singer captioned a topless Instagram photo in October 2021.
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Winnie Harlow
All about the bling! The model showed off her Fendi jewels and gorgeous glam when she shared a nude photo via Instagram. “Medusa🐍,” she captioned her September 2021 post.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Bathtub time! The Goop founder stripped down for an outdoor soak, sharing a picture of her setup via Instagram. She simply captioned the September 2021 post with a moon emoji.
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Nina Agdal
No clothes, no problem! The model took to Instagram in September 2021 to share a nude mirror selfie. “U know what looks good naked? Confidence,” she captioned her post.
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Kristin Cavallari
Bring on the bling! The Very Cavallari star stripped down to promote the Demi-Fine collection from her brand, Uncommon James. She wore the Forever Chain Necklace, $228, Tres Bracelet, $258, and the Mix-Match Hoops, $128, in an image posted by the Uncommon James Instagram account.
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Paulina Porizkova
Letting loose! The model showed off her insane figure while dancing around in underwear and a blazer. “Just put some Bee Gees on and I can’t help dancing. And in this case, strutting my stuff for @lamag,” she captioned her August 2021 Instagram post. “As you can see, this was a fun, relaxed shoot helmed by @jill.greenberg. It always helps to be photographed by a woman when you’re at your most vulnerable — whether physically or emotionally naked.”
Porizkova added: “Ironically, ‘staying alive’ is exactly what we’re fortunate enough to do as we age. Carpe diem!”
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Tamra Judge
Post-op positivity! The Real Housewives of Orange County alum took to Instagram Stories in August 2021 to share a topless photo, four weeks after getting her breast implants removed by plastic surgeon Dr. Ambe.
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Heidi Klum
Going for a dip! The model took off her bikini top for a dip in the ocean while on vacation with husband Tom Kaulitz in July 2021. “You put the biggest smile on my face Tom,” she captioned her Instagram post.
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Britney Spears
The “Toxic” singer went topless in an Instagram snap in July 2021. Spears posed outside wearing just a pair of denim cutoffs. She captioned the pic, “🪴.”
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Adriana Lima
Too punny! The model stripped down after sunset, sharing a very cheeky photo via Instagram. “🌕When two Moons meet!!!🌕,” she captioned the July 2021 post.
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Paulina Porizkova
Not top, no problem! The model stripped down in July 2021, covering her breasts with mask emojis before posting a photo via Instagram.
“We’re told we need to wear masks again. So @thelizcarey and I are obliging. 😜😷My friends (and family) are my true riches. They laugh and cry with me, they feed me and water me, physically and spiritually😉,” she captioned her post. “And allow for both sides to ‘bare’ their souls. And yes, bodies. Thank you @thelizcarey for the photos and the fun and the food!”
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Leah McSweeney
No tiki torches in sight! The Real Housewives of New York City star stripped down for a swim in the lake in July 2021. “Getting close to nature in my natural element😆,” she captioned her Instagram post.
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Britney Spears
The singer stripped down before getting in the bath, showing off her back as well as a dainty heart necklace with angel wings in July 2021. She simply captioned her Instagram post with ballet slipper emojis.
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Jenna Dewan
No clothes, no problem! The actress stripped down in July 2021, sharing a sexy snap via Instagram. “Swipe for self love 🍃 🌿,” she captioned her post.
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Paulina Porizkova
If you’ve got it, flaunt it! The model stripped down to take a nude selfie — and for good reason.
“My hotel Eden in Rome, has, besides a beautiful room I’m staying in, this pretty happening bathroom,” she captioned her July 2021 Instagram post. “After work and a leisurely bath, I was bored, which led to this celebration of narcissism, the naked selfie. What else was there to do? I mean, besides things like reading a good book or watching Italian TV. But it made me wonder what would happen if you gave a man a mirror and a camera and lots of spare time, versus a woman.”
She added: “And for all of you who have a rough time with nudity, the threat will not be a safe place for you. Godspeed.😁”
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Kim Kardashian
“Good Morning Rome 🇮🇹 Good Night LA🇺🇸,” the reality star captioned her June 2021 Instagram post, covering up her body with a bed sheet.
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Halle Berry
No shirt, no problem! In June 2021, the actress went for a nature walk in nothing but a sheer rainbow skirt. “Love is ALWAYS the answer🌈,” she captioned her Instagram post, adding the hashtag #pridemonth.
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Chelsea Handler
Showing her support! The comedian stripped down while sunbathing, covering up her body with a rainbow flag. She captioned her June 2021 Instagram post: “From my pride float to yours, happy pride!🏳️🌈”
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Helen Mirren
An interesting interview! For her June 2021 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Mirren decided to answer questions from the comfort of her bubble bath, a.k.a her “favorite place in the world.”
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Heidi Klum
Cutting it close! The model supported Germany’s soccer team in June 2021, pairing her skimpy black bikini bottoms with a super cropped jersey that barely covered her boobs. “Good luck today Germany,” she captioned her Instagram post.
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Nicole Scherzinger
Don’t cha wish you had a glam squad like her?! The former Pussycat Dolls singer showed off her hair and makeup via Instagram, dressed in nothing but a towel. “Sometimes it helps to get a little dolled up … 💋,” she captioned the June 2021 post.
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January Jones
Scrub-a-dub-dub! The actress entertained herself with a makeshift arts and crafts project in the shower, creating a hair sculpture out of shampoo. “Pro tip: when overtired make shampoo art to boost your mood,” she captioned her June 2021 Instagram Story upload.
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Dolores Catania
Calm before the storm! Ahead of the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion, the reality star stripped down to her nude underwear for a glam selfie. “Tonight, the gloves🧤are off. Tune in to part 2 of the #RHONJ reunion on @bravotv,” Catania captioned her May 2021 Instagram post.
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Jana Kramer
New beginnings. The One Tree Hill actress took to Instagram in May 2021 to share a topless photo — and flash her “Serenity” tattoo — after getting a breast augmentation on April 1.
She captioned the post: “This next chapter, this next me is free. She’s happy. Even by herself … I’m really to be in love with myself, and that includes my body. I have no idea what tomorrow holds. All I know is Was good enough before and I’m good enough now. I am grateful to all of you who have helped me find my strength. No one can’t take it away from me again.”
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Irina Shayk
No top, no problem! The model took to Instagram to share a sexy, shirtless Polaroid, wearing nothing but a pair of white jeans. “Hello🐱⏭,” she captioned the May 2021 post.
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Chelsea Handler
Risky business! The comedian, 46, wore nothing but two blue stars on her nipples while meditating in front of Buddha statue. “Blessing you and this rental house. Good day. #MondayMeditation,” she captioned her May 2021 Instagram post.
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Megan Fox
Angel status! The actress’ all-black outfit and braless attire was quite a juxtaposition to the powder pink wall and halo she posed in front of for an Instagram photo. “A case of mistaken identity,” Fox captioned her May 2021 post.
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Brooke Shields
The Blue Lagoon actress stripped down to stare out at the ocean, sharing the sexy snap to Instagram. “This Earth Day, I’m joining @NatGeo in sharing one of the places on the planet that matters most to me. Celebrate your love for the planet by sharing a spot you care about,” she captioned the April 2021 post.
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Selma Blair
Beach babe! The Legally Blonde actress rolled her red one-piece down to her waist, hiding her bare breasts with nothing but a wide-rimmed straw hat. “Spring break 2021 has me appreciating these beach days more than ever,” she captioned the April 2021 Instagram photo.
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Debra Messing
Scandalous! The Will & Grace star stripped down to nothing before picking up Sharon Stone’s memoir, The Beauty of Living Twice, to conceal her bare chest. She cheekily captioned the March 2021 post, “Now I can say I went to bed with Sharon Stone 😉.”
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Stassie Karanikolaou
Seriously stripped down! The social media star took to Instagram in March 2021 to literally show off all her assets. She ironically captioned the naked shower photo, “Let’s save water.”
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Chrissy Teigen
Hot mama! The model tried to pose for a topless photo in a black bodysuit that bared her breasts, but her 2-year-old son, Miles, had other plans. Teigen posted the mishap to her Instagram page in March 2021 writing, “Please move, mommy is trying to be thirsty.”
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January Jones
Fashion emergency! The Mad Men alum took to Instagram in March 2021 to ask for style advice on her way out the door. She captioned the topless photo, “I’m so out of practice. Can one wear sweatpants, a leather jacket and no top as an outfit? What if I zipped it up and put shoes on ... is that sufficient?? Also does it feel more like ‘date night’ or ‘target run’?”
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Suki Waterhouse
On January 11, 2021, the British model posed topless in a moody, black-and-white mirror selfie she shared on Instagram.
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Ireland Baldwin
"Thigh highs make my skin glow ✨ ," the model captioned an Instagram post of herself wearing nothing more than black boots and a little bit of lip gloss on January 5, 2020.
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Selma Blair
The actress posted a pic of herself on December 20, 2020, wearing nothing more than the new Wyllis Pants from Tallulah Willis' clothing brand and sunglasses. "Impromptu shoot off the highway," she wrote in the accompanying caption. "Palm Springs desert. New Wyllis pants. Why ruin a great outfit with a top? I wish I may. I wish I might, I wish upon this star tonight ⭐️ stay safe..."
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Ireland Baldwin
Wearing a mesh skirt, the model showed off her tattoos in a topless Instagram snap on December 18, 2020. "Zoom meeting work attire," she captioned the post.
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Jessie J
On December 14, 2020, the English songstress bared it all in a mirror selfie via Instagram, showing off her long hip tattoo.
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Miley Cyrus
Rock star! The "Midnight Sky" singer posed on the January 2021 Rolling Stone cover wearing nothing more than tights and lots of chunky jewelry. "AT LEAST I GIVE THE PAPERS SOMETHING THEY CAN WRITE ABOUT," she captioned an Instagram post when sharing the cover.
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Grimes
The musician shared a topless mirror selfie in full body makeup on November 30, 2020, while promoting the Cyberpunk video game. "Im playing a cyborg popstar," she wrote in the accompanying caption. "So I hope y’all make it to that part of the game hahaha."
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Chelsea Handler
On November 3, the comedian went topless with "vote" stickers over her nipples in a Twitter video urging people to cast their ballots. "Hello America! I have voted and I want to make sure you are voting today too," she said in the clip.
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Busy Philipps
In an Instagram post on October 27, 2020, the author looked gorgeous in a "vote" protective face mask and not much else. "Just another actress, taking nudes in her trailer to remind you to VOTE LIKE YOUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT," she wrote in the accompanying caption. "Because they actually do, my bbs."
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Hannah Brown
Wading in a pool looking out at blue waters, The Bachelorette alum bared it all in a seriously sexy snap that's all kinds of #goals.
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Ireland Baldwin
On October 22, 2020, the model posted a topless pic to Instagram covering her nipples with vote stickers. "Voting is cool and so are disproportionate boobs," she captioned the snap.
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Ashley Graham
The model, who gave birth to her son, Isaac, back in January, took to Instagram on October 18, 2020, to share a completely nude mirror selfie, which she captioned, "nakie big girl
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Jordyn Woods
"His view," the former BFF of Kylie Jenner captioned an Instagram picture of herself in an outdoor shower, covering her chest with her hands, on October 1, 2020. The snap was likely taken by her new beau, Karl-Anthony Towns, during their vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
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Lili Reinhart
On September 28, 2020, the Riverdale star shared a snap of herself in a desert with her knees pulled up, covering her breasts. "Nostalgic for my quarantine life," she captioned the post.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
The Goop founder posed in "nothing but her birthday suit" to celebrate turning 48 on September 27, 2020. "Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes," she wrote in the accompanying caption. "And thank you to @goop ‘s insanely amazing brand new body butter for making me think I can still get my kit off."
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Kristin Cavallari
With some tan lines peeking out, the Very Cavallari star shared a snap of herself posing on a boat wearing nothing more than itty-bitty bikini bottoms on September 24, 2020.
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Ireland Baldwin
On September 21, 2020, the model shared a series of topless snaps on her Instagram Story, looking fresh-faced and stunning with her arm tattoos on display.
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Iskra Lawrence
To celebrate her 30th birthday on September 14, 2020, the model shared a pic of herself showering as she covers her chest with her hands. "Birthday suit," she cheekily captioned the post.
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Ashley Graham
The model took to her Instagram Story on August 24, 2020, to share a snap of herself covering up with nothing more than her hands as she took a relaxing outdoor shower.
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Hailey Baldwin
Work it! On August 1, 2020, the model shared an Instagram photo of her new Vogue India cover. She stunned in unbuttoned blue jeans and a black blazer with nothing underneath.
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Chrissy Teigen
On August 9, 2020, the mom of two filmed a video of herself wearing high-waisted leggings sans a top, while covering her bare chest with her arms. There's no doubt that she still looks incredible after getting her breast implants removed in June.
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Paulina Porizkova
"My favorite way to spend time on a hot and humid day," the model captioned a topless selfie on August 3, 2020. "As little clothes as possible and a great book."
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Rita Ora
The "Girls" singer took to Instagram to post a sultry "sunbathing series" on August 2, 2020. She wore nothing but a bunch of stacked bracelets and layered necklaces and asked her followers, "Who else gets bored when sunbathing? 🌞"
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Elizabeth Hurley
The mom of one promoted her swimwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, by sharing a steamy outdoor photo shoot on July 29, 2020. She wore the Sunshine Bikini Bottom ($84) but skipped the matching top entirely! Instead, she threw on her "favorite" Lizzie Robe ($77), which she wore wide-open to tease her 1.7 million followers.
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Paulina Porizkova
Wow! The 55-year-old "accidental former supermodel" bared all in an Instagram pic on July 22, 2020, wearing "nothin but 20 year old bikini bottoms." She showed followers how she's had them for so long that the black dye is leaving marks on her skin. "Time for one of us to retire!" she joked in the caption.
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