Ricki Lake is living her best life right now, and she’s letting everyone know it! On Monday, the former talk show host shared a bold selfie on Instagram, showing off not just her joy but also a bit of skin.
At 54 years old, Lake posed naked and beaming in an outdoor tub surrounded by towering redwood trees. “Hands down, these days are the best of my life,” she wrote in the caption. “54 1/2 years old (young!) Grateful for all that had to happen for me to get to here. A place of complete self-acceptance and self-love.”
Lake’s journey to self-love didn’t happen overnight. It began in 2019, though she kept it mostly private until 2022 when she shared a powerful video of herself shaving her head. The footage was from 2019, and in the video’s caption, she opened up about her 30-year battle with androgenetic alopecia, a condition that caused her hair to thin and fall out.
“I have never shared this raw video footage before but felt like I wanted to now, for those of you who have followed my story and have been invested in it,” she explained. “Some of you know my struggle all too well personally, and I want you to know, I truly feel you.”
In the video, you can see Lake reaching a place of peace, freedom, and, most importantly, self-love and acceptance. Since shaving her head, her hair has grown back, and she’s embraced her natural gray and sometimes wild, unruly locks. Her message to others is clear: “May all of you struggling with whatever also come to a place of peace and acceptance. Life is too damn short.”
Not everyone was thrilled with her daring post, though. Some people found the image inappropriate. One person commented, “I don’t get why anyone has to show themselves like this! LOL.” Another added, “That’s all well and fine, but why do we have to see it? Just wondering. Posting a nude photo online seems really weird to me. Just my opinion.”
Despite the criticism, Lake didn’t respond, and it doesn’t seem like she’s bothered by the negative comments. After all, we have the freedom to choose who we follow, and it’s important to respect everyone’s right to share what they want.
So, what do you think about Ricki Lake’s decision to share this online? We believe her message is crucial—worrying about things we can’t control is a waste of time. Learning to accept and love ourselves, flaws and all, is something we should all strive for.
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