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Kendra Wilkinson is serving up a hefty dose of real talk — and it's not just her fans who are here for it.
On Sunday, January 12, the 39-year-old former Playboy Playmate clapped back at body shamers with a message about self-acceptance and maturity.
Kendra Wilkinson attends the 11th annual Reality TV Awards at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on November 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Fast forward to January 2025, the former Playboy model clapped back at online... Kendra Wilkinson attends the 11th annual Reality TV Awards at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on November 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Fast forward to January 2025, the former Playboy model clapped back at online trolls. More Paul Archuleta/Getty Images"Yes, I've gained weight. Yes, im aging. Yes, I'm not that girl i was before (playboy girl) 🤣," Wilkinson captioned a selfie via Instagram. "But for once in a long time I feel good and mentally healthy."
The reality star-turned-real estate agent's post comes nearly two decades after she shot to fame as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends at the Playboy Mansion. Hefner, who passed away on September 27, 2017, invited Wilkinson to move into the iconic estate when she was just 18 years old. She quickly became a fan favorite on the hit reality series The Girls Next Door, which chronicled her life alongside the Playboy founder and co-stars Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt.
These days, Wilkinson — who shares son Hank, 15, and daughter Alijah, 10, with ex-husband Hank Baskett — is focused on real estate, motherhood, and finding balance. "Kids are my everything," she continued in the caption. "Feeling pretty balanced. Working out and cooking a lot more. Golf, work. No housekeeper or nanny."
After the proud mom's post hit the internet, reactions came flooding in — and it wasn't just fans showing love. Famous faces weighed in with their support, too.
"Anyone that's remotely successful in their life doesn't have time tear another person down. Remember that shug ❤️," wrote podcaster Bunnie XO (who is also country music singer Jelly Roll's wife).
"You're still my idol," said Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Cabral.
"❤️You are gorgeous. Don't listen to the keyboard warriors 😘," added Emmy-winning reporter Kacey Montoya.
"Kendra.. you look incredible and so happy you've found so much peace. ❤️❤️," wrote actress Zulay Henao.
"Love you friend! You look amazing and like you said, as long as you are happy then screw the haters!" said RHOC alum Gretchen Rossi.
"I'm proud of you Hot Mama! I love you down & the people talking look crazy and could never even compare. 😍" wrote internet personality Lala Milan.
Wrapping up her post, Wilkinson shared, "Almost 40 is feeling amazing and yes to the people criticizing my alcohol intake...I hear you and that will be monitored better." She continued, "Drinking too much is definitely drinking too much but you know what's coming up in JUNE.... Shots 😂." (The TV star's birthday is June 12.)
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