Body shaming celebrities, especially female ones, is an act that happens all the time, but Kendra Wilkinson did not let it slide this time. Over the weekend, the former Playboy star addressed her body-shamers with an Instagram post.
“Yes, I’ve gained weight. Yes, im aging. Yes, I’m not that girl i was before (playboy girl) [laughing emoji] but for once in a long time I feel good and mentally healthy,” Wilkinson, 39, wrote in a January 12 post alongside a mirror selfie and video short clip of herself.
Kendra Wilkinson May Have Put On Weight But She’s Been Busy
Wilkinson was one of the late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s former live-in girlfriends. She moved into the Playboy Mansion when she was 18 and starred in E! cable network’s “Girls Next Door,” which premiered in 2005 and followed the lives of the women who lived with Hefner.
She also detailed what she’s been up to nowadays. “Kids are my everything. Feeling pretty balanced. Working out and cooking a lot more. Golf, work. No housekeeper or nanny,” she wrote.
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Wilkinson advised her trolls to leave her alone writing, “For those of you hating on my new weight, 40 yr old face please know that I’m happy, healthy and at peace in life finally.” “Leave me alone and respect that I’m where I actually want to be finally all together,” she added before ending her message by noting that she is working to “monitor” her alcohol consumption.
Her Fans Showed Support
After Wilkinson shared her post with her 3 million-plus followers, many entered the comments section to show support. “You are gorgeous. Don’t listen to the keyboard warriors,” one user wrote in a message accompanied by a heart and kiss face emoji. Another added, “So proud of you!!! Your weight is not a reflection of health and happiness, so own it! Love ya.”
“You always look amazing no matter what !! Ignore the haters!!” someone else quipped, ending their message with a heart emoji.
What Does Kendra Wilkinson Do Now for a Living?
Kendra Wilkinson is known as a real estate agent. She initially announced she was retiring from real estate in May 2024 to focus on her mental health and family. However, the gorgeous former model later clarified that she decided while having a difficult day and has since returned to the real estate industry.
Wilkinson is still actively working in real estate, handling multiple deals. She had expressed love for the industry despite the stress and unique challenges it presents.
What Does Kendra Wilkinson Say About Playboy?
Many are aware of Kendra Wilkinson’s history in the Playboy mansion, and while some may think she had the best of the world back then, she has a different opinion now.
Indeed, Wilkinson has revealed that her time at the Playboy Mansion significantly impacted her life, leading to a period of deep reflection and regret. She has been open about her struggles with depression and anxiety, which she partially believes are a side effect of her experiences at the mansion.
Wilkinson has admitted that her primary motivation for being at the Playboy Mansion was the lure of the partying lifestyle rather than her personal relationship with Hugh Hefner. Over the years, Wilkinson has gained new insight from her past decisions and is working hard to forgive herself and move forward.
How Many Kids Does Kendra Wilkinson Have?
Kendra Wilkinson is a proud mom of two children who she shares with her ex-husband Hank Baskett. The former model and Baskett welcomed their first child, Hank IV, in 2009, and the family expanded again when Alijah was born in 2014.
When they parted ways in 2019, Wilkinson and Baskett agreed to split custody of their children, an arrangement the mom-of-two said was difficult for her at first. Things are better now, and the former couple seem to have found their rhythm as co-parents.
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“The kids are so lucky to have him. I’m lucky to have him,” Wilkinson said last January. “So the thing about it is, you just have to look at what you do have — what are the things you do have and be grateful for those things … We’re co-parenting really well. It’s what divorce is about; it’s a very giving thing.”
How Old Is Kendra Wilkinson?
Kendra Wilkinson was born on June 12, 1985, which makes her 39 years of age as of January 2025.
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