Baywatch icon admits feeling ‘lonely’ after 13 years single days before birthday

Former Playboy model and Baywatch icon Erika Eleniak has opened up about feeling lonely after 13 years of being single.

Gorgeous blonde Erika, who turns 54 today (September 29), posted a short video on her Instagram page, talking about the difference between being alone and being lonely. Then she admitted to feeling lonely herself lately.

The Under Siege star captioned the post: “Are you feeling lonely or alone but fulfilled in your Life? Sometimes, we can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely.” In her brief piece to camera she admits not checking in for a bit, then asks how everyone is doing.

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She then says: “I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the difference between being alone and being lonely. And I’ve been a little lonely lately, which is interesting because I have spent many years by choice, alone, but I have never ever felt alone. I felt really fulfilled in a lot of different areas of my life.

“But as times change and people change, and people come and go, you know, I find myself lonely. And I’m wondering how you’re feeling. I know at different points of our life we have felt alone and lonely, but if you’re interested in the conversation I created a blog, Loneliness vs Being Alone, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on it.”

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Erika has spent a lot of her life in the spotlight, kicking off her career early when she was cast in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi classic, E.T the-Extra Terrestrial, at the age of just 13. She was then propelled to Hollywood fame after appearing in Baywatch as Shauni McClain between 1989 and 1992.

After making a splash on the show, the Californian stunner went on to become the cover girl for Playboy’s nautical-themed August 1990 magazine. Shortly after Baywatch, Erika nabbed a notable role starring opposite Steven Seagal in 1992 action hit, Under Siege.

The actress finished her short video by telling her fans that they could reach out to her with their thoughts and DM her page. “Let’s talk, let’s talk amongst ourselves,” she said. Erika’s followers were quick to react to her post with messages of support and solidarity.

One wrote: “I can relate. I think we all have that feeling sometimes even in a crowded room. But remember well-nurtured loneliness can be a prized possession, serving as a foundation for self-discovery and untapped potential.

Another said: “I get what you’re saying. There is definitely a difference between being alone and being lonely. A third added: “Thank you for your honesty, I totally relate to this. While a fourth said: “12 years single for me helping seeing friends even from elementary school days.”

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk