Playboy model shares 'brave' nude shoot at 47

A former Playboy model has stepped back in front of the lens for a sexy throwback shoot, and at 47, she’s looking as gorgeous as ever.

Brooke Burke shared the snap to her personal Instagram, although she admitted it was hard to work up the courage to post the sexy shot.

The mother of four is best known for her Playboy days, winning Dancing With the Stars’ seventh season, and her online fitness program.

In her most recent post, the former model posed daringly, clad only in a pink crop top and ripped leg warmers.

“It took me a bit to get the courage to post,” she admitted of the pant-less portrait, adding the shot was part of a ‘female curated shoot’, designed to celebrate women.

The photo shows off her athletic body, the result of a healthy fitness regime she shares through her own fitness program Brooke Burke Body.

The mum admitted the shoot held many layers of meaning for her.

“Vulnerability, sensuality, confidence,” she wrote. “Yaaasss we can be sexy strong and YES you can tone, sculpt & reshape your beautiful body at every age.”

Brooke used to regularly grace magazine covers as a bikini model, and appeared to throw back to those days in the carefree shot which featured windswept hair and a broad smile.

Shared to her 300k Instagram followers, the photo has attracted a lot of attention, however not all of it has been positive.

“If you were not a mother to young kids and single this wouldn’t be a big deal but your kids are seeing this and their friends are seeing this,” wrote one woman. “Not appropriate”

“U look great but u don’t have to do this,” wrote another.

“I am a big fan,” wrote a third. “However this is not necessary.”

Other were overwhelmingly supportive, praising Brooke for her bravery, and hard-earned fit look.

“You look insane!! Major goals!!” wrote one fan.

“Love this pic!” shared another.

“OMG you are more beautiful than ever!!!” wrote one enthusiastic fan.

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