One star of classic 90s show Baywatch looks completely unrecognisable these days, after ditching her natural look for something a lot more edgy.
Erika Eleniak is best known for playing Shauni McClain in Baywatch, along with holding roles in everything from The Beverly Hillbillies to 1982 classic E.T.
And now she has totally transformed with a very bold look and full sleeve tattoos.
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Still looking stunning as ever, one snap showed Erika relaxing in her garden, surrounded by sunshine as she relaxed in a black t-shirt emblazoned with a colourful eye on the front.
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The star let her blonde tresses fall in loose curls around her shoulders as she propped her head on one hand to smile for the camera.
Both arms covered in colourful inkings, Erika still looked ageless as ever in her snap – albeit with a very different look to her Baywatch days.
But the star has offered an emotional message on her Instagram account, tearful as she recounted cruel posts from trolls.
A crying Erika reached out to thank fans who had “defended me against the two posts that were written about me looking horrible, overweight…”
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She explained: “I was expecting horrible comments because yesterday I was walking my dog in my own neighbourhood in sweats and no make-up, and there were these two cars.
“I knew they were following me but it was so weird and so disconcerting, I was actually scared. And then I see these posts, and I’m like… ‘You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna take my camera and have it ready’.
“And the next time I see any of you, I’m gonna take a picture of you. I’m gonna find your yearbook picture. I’m gonna find a picture of you from 20 or 30 years ago, and let’s post you, shall we?”
Erika branded the posts “unsafe” and “harmful”, fuming that they shared her address after she has already suffered one stalking encounter.
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“I just want to thank all of you guys who have been so kind to me. You have made me cry. I’m not crying because I’m sad – I’m p***ed as hell.
“These are tears of absolute humble gratitude for you guys out there that have my back. I really appreciate you so much, you mean a lot to me.”
And fans clearly did have the star’s back, as one gushed: “I’m so sorry that happened Erika, it’s just WRONG. Remember you are amazing and beautiful and the truth, love and light you put out is far greater.”
Another echoed: “You’re amazing and I applaud you for being so honest. Growing older isn’t an easy thing for so many women and yet no one talks about it. Thank you for being someone to relate to.”
As a third fan gushed: “Darling, you are GORGEOUS!!!!! Never let anyone say or make you think different. You’re an icon. We love you!”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
