7 Celebs Who Make Bank in the Buff
Why for these seven stars, showing skin is in
In Hollywood, nothing should surprise us. Nudity clauses are written into movie contracts (and then sometimes comes the request for a body double) and some stars even shed their clothes to sell magazines (most recently, Jessica Simpson while preggers). But for some celebrities, nudity is all about bringing in that paycheck, and showing a little skin is money in the bank.
“Part of the appeal of nudity is the fact that it’s still a salient taboo in our society,” says historian and author Mike Foster. So for a celebrity, “going nude can be among the most cost-effective rebranding that comes to mind.”
Here’s our roundup of seven celebs that make serious bank—in the buff!
1. Lindsay Lohan
A string of arrests and slaps on the wrist for bad behavior turned Lindsay Lohan from one of Hollywood’s hottest young actresses into an outcast. With high legal bills and the pressure of maintaining her A-list lifestyle, Lohan turned to the pages of Playboy and a Marilyn Monroe-inspired spread—which reportedly earned her a cool $1 million.
