Female empowerment has been the theme for 2023, as women embrace their bodies and stand up for themselves.
Several celebrity stars have also ditched their bras or clothes to show off their body positivity, including the likes of Kim Kardashian’s infamous nipple bra. But themes of female empowerment have made it to centre-stage, after the Barbie movie – which tackles women’s rights and the patriarchy – became the big box office smash of the year, grossing $1billion in just a matter of weeks.
And part of showing off that pride in being a women is stripping off in a series of sexy nude snaps. Some strong, independent famous faces have taken the idea to a new level as left nothing to the imagination with a series of pics completely in their birthday suit.
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Celebs including Britney Spears and Kendall Jenner left their clothes behind as they go on the trend in celebrating their bodies. So, as 2023 comes to an end, Daily Star looks at the hidden meanings behind these usually racy pics.
Taking control
For many people, deciding to ditch the clothes can be a daunting task as self-love can be in short supply. But body language expert Judi James there is more to these saucy pictures than what meets the eye.
James explained: “Stripping off and baring all is usually seen as the ultimate in risqué, sexual signalling and this year’s crop of naked celeb photos have been revealing in more ways than one. The nudity has often been symbolic and psychologically profound, less about turning fans on and more about figurative statements.”
One of the main advocates for women taking control of their own bodies is actress Halle Berry, who let it all hang out when she shared a rather revealing snap of her sipping wine on a balcony. Body language expert Judi commended Halle for her decision to ditch the clothes, saying that the pic was a call for women to do the same.
“This is the strongest version of statement nudity, a rallying cry against years of objectification to signal this beautiful, mature star is now totally in control of who she is and what she does,” she said. “Hunched over a balcony, swigging from a glass of wine, Halle looks reflective but also like someone who has ultimately emerged as a winner.”
Embracing the new
Another woman who reached new heights in her life in 2023 was Kesha, who formally cut ties with her former producer Dr. Luke, 50. In 2017, Kesha alleged she had been abused by the producer and was banned from taking creative decisions that stunted her artistic growth.
But as she said goodbye to her former boss, she embraced the new chapter in her life as she bared all in a saucy photo of her standing in the middle of a canyon river. Captioning the snap, Kesha gushed over her newfound freedom, simply writing: “Coming back home to me.”
And Judi believed that the pic is symbolic of her struggle to reclaim her individuality, with her nudity not trying to entice but to own herself. “Her gaze is held by new horizons and water, which is a sign of re-birth to a new life of simplicity, calm and personal ownership,” James revealed.
“Kesha’s pose celebrates an end to litigation and to contracts with her manager. She’s telling us she’s dropping all her old life and emotional baggage and re-setting with confidence and honesty.”
Letting the truth hang out
Another star that has been baring all to her fans is Britney Spears, who is enjoying life after being freed from her controlling conservatorship. After a lengthy court battle and immense support from fans, a judge lifted the conservatorship that had placed Britney under the control of her dad Jamie Spears.
Since being released from the contract, the Gimme More singer has been living her truth and showing off her freedom in more ways than one. In a series of recent snaps, Britney left nothing to the imagination as she showed off her bare body in a striking display.
But Judi believes there is another, more truthful side to Spears for posting the snap. “It’s a pose that suggests an inner child-like vulnerability,” she admitted.
“Her nudity suggests a desire to pare-back on her life and brand and appear looking honest and open. She seems to have dropped all the more desperate-looking poses that suggested a strong desire to please and has perhaps revealed for the first time how she really feels inside here.”
Sexy and confident
But as well as taking ownership of their bodies, some nude snaps can still bused to show off body confidence and sexiness. This is exactly the case for Kate Moss ‘ younger sister Lottie, who set pulses racing as she covered her boobs but leaving enough to get viewers hot under the collar.
The Celebs Go Dating and OnlyFans star played into the sexiness as she posted the snap. Captioning her pic, she appealed to her followers: “Tell me u need me.”
And Judi believes that Lottie has straddled the line between sexiness and confidence perfectly with the picture, saying she was an elegant woman with her “serene smile”. She also praised her “demure pose” that showed off she knows her worth.
“If nudity can be cos-play, Lottie has nailed it here, with her wide Alice band, her winged eye-liner and her background suggesting Mayfair in the sixties making it look like Christine Keeler-chic,” Judi said. “She seems to be hankering after a different age when women could be aristocratic, classy and terribly naughty all at the same time.”
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