Baring it all. Chelsea Handler, Matthew McConaughey, Gwyneth Paltrow and more stars haven’t been afraid to disrupt social media by posting photos of themselves while in the nude.
Whether the former Chelsea Lately host is topless or pantless, she hasn’t shied away from sharing NSFW snaps on social media. In 2014, the New Jersey native recreated Kim Kardashian‘s Paper magazine cover that broke the internet. “Can you believe more than 2 ass can fit on the same screen?” she captioned the photo. “Guess which one’s real. Your move, Instagram.”
Handler has also posed naked in honor of her friends’ birthdays, including Maria Sharapova and Reese Witherspoon. “Happy birthday to my bear @mariasharapova. Sending love from me and my bonsai. #tokyo,” the stand-up comedian shared the racy snap via Instagram in April 2016.
Later that month, the Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea author shared that she thought “nudity is funny, especially when it’s inappropriate” in an interview with Fast Company.
“Would I do these things if I wasn’t famous?” Handler reflected at the time. “No. If I didn’t have something to promote, I wouldn’t. It’s just something you have to do right now.”
In February 2021, Handler shared a video of herself skiing in nothing but ski boots, a helmet, royal blue underwear and pasties printed with the Canadian flag on them. “It’s important to stay hydrated as well as relaxed, and it’s also important to celebrate your body no matter what age or size. This is 46 (with some peptides) and as I transition into a mountain woman I want to give a big shout out to the two countries I have the strongest ties to,” she wrote via Instagram at the time.
Meanwhile, Paltrow posed in her birthday suit to commemorate her 48th birthday. “In nothing but my birthday suit today… thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and thank you to @goop ‘s insanely amazing brand new body butter for making me think I can still get my kit off. #goopgenes,” the Emmy-winning actress wrote via Instagram.
While friends of the Goop founder were supportive, her daughter Apple — with whom she shares with ex Chris Martin — was not pleased, commenting, “MOM” on the photo. Paltrow responded to her child’s comment with three laughing-crying emojis.
In honor of National Pickle Day in November 2022, the Dazed and Confused actor — and pickle enthusiast — posted a throwback nude photo of himself holding a pickle jar. “Pickled,” McConaughey captioned the cheeky snap he shared via Instagram.
See some of the most revealing and shocking nude photos celebrities have shared on social media:
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Stars Go Nude on Twitter and Instagram
Baring it all. Chelsea Handler, Matthew McConaughey, Gwyneth Paltrow and more stars haven’t been afraid to disrupt social media by posting photos of themselves while in the nude.
Whether the former Chelsea Lately host is topless or pantless, she hasn’t shied away from sharing NSFW snaps on social media. In 2014, the New Jersey native recreated Kim Kardashian‘s Paper magazine cover that broke the internet. “Can you believe more than 2 ass can fit on the same screen?” she captioned the photo. “Guess which one’s real. Your move, Instagram.”
Handler has also posed naked in honor of her friends’ birthdays, including Maria Sharapova and Reese Witherspoon. “Happy birthday to my bear @mariasharapova. Sending love from me and my bonsai. #tokyo,” the stand-up comedian shared the racy snap via Instagram in April 2016.
Later that month, the Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea author shared that she thought “nudity is funny, especially when it’s inappropriate” in an interview with Fast Company.
“Would I do these things if I wasn’t famous?” Handler reflected at the time. “No. If I didn’t have something to promote, I wouldn’t. It’s just something you have to do right now.”
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In February 2021, Handler shared a video of herself skiing in nothing but ski boots, a helmet, royal blue underwear and pasties printed with the Canadian flag on them. “It’s important to stay hydrated as well as relaxed, and it’s also important to celebrate your body no matter what age or size. This is 46 (with some peptides) and as I transition into a mountain woman I want to give a big shout out to the two countries I have the strongest ties to,” she wrote via Instagram at the time.
Meanwhile, Paltrow posed in her birthday suit to commemorate her 48th birthday. “In nothing but my birthday suit today… thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and thank you to @goop ‘s insanely amazing brand new body butter for making me think I can still get my kit off. #goopgenes,” the Emmy-winning actress wrote via Instagram.
While friends of the Goop founder were supportive, her daughter Apple — with whom she shares with ex Chris Martin — was not pleased, commenting, “MOM” on the photo. Paltrow responded to her child’s comment with three laughing-crying emojis.
In honor of National Pickle Day in November 2022, the Dazed and Confused actor — and pickle enthusiast — posted a throwback nude photo of himself holding a pickle jar. “Pickled,” McConaughey captioned the cheeky snap he shared via Instagram.
See some of the most revealing and shocking nude photos celebrities have shared on social media:
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Matthew McConaughey
The Oscar winner shared a throwback nude photo of himself via Instagram in November 2022, noting that it was in honor of National Pickle Day as he’s holding a jar of pickles in the picture. “Pickled,” the True Detective captioned the cheeky snap.
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Paulina Porizkova
The 55-year-old model posted a nude pic to her Instagram account to raise awareness of sexism and ageism in society. Though the self-described “accidental supermodel” shows off enviable-at-any-age abs and a taut physique, she notes that older women are often “reviled for it” and “hungry for attention” when showing off their bodies. “The only thing that is pathetic here is allowing others to set your priorities,” she notes inspirationally.
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Miley Cyrus
The “Midnight Sky” singer shared a naked selfie while she soaked in a bathtub in January 2021. “For a good time call…” Cyrus captioned the Instagram Story post that showed her covering her breasts with one hand.
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Skylar Astin
The Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist star stripped off for a holiday photo in December 2020, posing in front of a Christmas tree while hiding his nether regions with a gift box wrapped in menorah-patterned paper. “Happy Chanukah,” he captioned the shot on Instagram. “Your photographer is lucky,” his girlfriend, Lisa Stelly, commented on the pic, later writing, “Mine mine mine mine,” along with a series of fire and red heart emojis.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
The Oscar winner posed in her birthday suit in September 2020 as she celebrated turning 48. Her daughter, Apple Martin, wasn’t too happy about it, commenting on the post with one word — “MOM” — promoting Paltrow to respond to the teenager with three laughing-crying emojis.
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Lizzo
The “Juice” singer posed completely nude on a couch in an Instagram post in December 2019. “Paint me like ya French bitch,” she wrote.
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Erika Jayne
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posted a photo of her bare backside to Instagram in June 2019. “Business casual,” she captioned the pic.
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Brooke Burke
The former Playboy model shared a nude photo of herself on Instagram (photographed by Sarah Orbanic) in April 2019. “Going for it!” she wrote in the caption. “It took me a bit to get the courage to post [this] female curated shoot which represents many things for me. Vulnerability, sensuality, confidence. …Yaaasss we can be sexy strong and YES you can tone, sculpt & reshape your beautiful body at every age.” (Burke turned 47 the prior September.)
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Eric Decker
Jessie James Decker shared a NSFW photo of her retired NFL player husband in December 2018. “#retirement,” she captioned the pic. The country singer later told Us that he had no idea that she posted the nude pic “until about three hours later.” She added: “He’s like, ‘Really? Ya did that?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, you just looked so good and I just thought I’d share it.’ He’s a trooper though.”
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Chelsea Handler
Handler spoofed Kim Kardashian’s already infamous winter 2014 Paper magazine cover by posting her own bare-bottomed picture via Instagram on Nov. 12, 2014. “Can you believe more than 2 ass can fit on the same screen?” the comedienne wrote alongside the photo. “Guess which one’s real. Your move, Instagram.”
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Adrianne Curry
Good morning! Adrianne Curry showed off her morning glow by going topless via Twitter on June 19, 2013. “Some more annoyingly placed flare in all the right places #IworkOut,” she wrote.
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AnnaLynne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord decided to go sans makeup (and topless) when she tried to relate to her Twitter followers on May 4, 2012. “I woke up this morning and decided I’m over Hollywood’s perfection requirement,” the former 90210 star wrote. “To all my girls (and boys) who have ever embarrassed by their skin! I salute you! I’m not perfect — and that’s okay with me!”
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Aubrey O’Day
Revealing some skin is nothing new to Aubrey O’Day, and on April 29, 2013 she showed a bit more wearing a thong and going topless via Instagram. “The things Ill do to get my mans attention when the Lakers r playing…” the former Danity Kane singer wrote while peaking out at the skyline.
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Chrissy Teigen
Hanging out in nothing but a towel! Chrissy Teigen went naked for Instagram in January 2013 when she relaxed on a couch covered up by nothing but a white towel. “Terry terryclotch. Miss the wolfpack @brooklynddecker @erinandrews we need a new adventure/mystery to solve,” she wrote to her famous pals. Months later, the Sports Illustrated model had her account suspended in March when she uploaded a naked photo of herself getting a spray tan.
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Donnie Wahlberg
Check out this new kid on the block! Donnie Wahlberg posted a completely nude picture via Twitter moments before taking the stage with his bandmates on July 31, 2013. “Pre show shower time!” the Blue Bloods actor wrote.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum is used to showing some skin, but the America’s Got Talent judge shared a bit more when she went topless during a tropical vacation on June 20, 2013. “Last day in paradise, love Bora Bora!!” the model wrote via Twitter.
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Kesha
Wild child! Kesha posed seductively for the camera when she posted a hazy purple-shaded photograph via Instagram on April 18, 2013. The “Die Young” singer covered her chest with a curtain, but exposed her backside in the shot.
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Lady Gaga
Bold and beautiful. Lady Gaga shared a nude photo sitting up on an arm chair covering up her chest with her legs on her official LittleMonsters site. The “Applause” singer looked relaxed and comfortable while staring blankly into the camera in July 2012.
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Miranda Kerr
Free spirit! Miranda Kerr went topless in the ocean, sharing the photograph with her followers via Instagram on March 2, 2013. “You’re the best @chriscolls @koraorganicsbymk #purenature #freespirit,” she wrote about the black and white shot.
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Nicki Minaj
Selfie time! Nicki Minaj posted a topless photo via Instagram on Aug. 7, 2013. Thank goodness for long hair! The “Super Bass” singer pouted her pink lips for the camera too.
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Rihanna
Rihanna is used to showing off skin on social media, but the “Stay” singer exposed a bit more when she revealed a chest tattoo she got to honor of her late Gran Gran Dolly. “Goddess Isis- Complete Woman – Model for future generations- #GRANGRANDOLLY – always in and on my heart #1love,” she wrote via Instagram in September 2012.