Nia Long Gets ‘Almost Naked’ in SKIMS’ New Shapewear Campaign: ‘Iconic’

Nia Long flaunts it all!

On December 19th, SKIMS unveiled sultry new campaign photos featuring the award-winning actress as the star of their next clothing campaign.

According to SKIMS’ official press release: “Nia’s timeless yet sultry beauty contributes [pared] the throwback aesthetic of the campaign to easily lift the SKIMS collection of shapewear. From viral seamless shapes and plunging bodysuits, to barely-there bikinis and shapewear leggings, SKIMS shapewear is presented in its most eye-catching campaign yet.”

The actress, 54, who stars in an upcoming film Michael biopic, also wastes no time in being the latest face for SKIMS shapewear. Long represented the brand when she attended the opening of SKIMS’ flagship store in New York on December 12.

She was present at the event alongside SKIMS co-founder Kim Kardashian.

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Duga took to Instagram and posted two photos from the event. In one photo, posted on December 18, the actress is seen standing next to Kardashian, 44, with the caption reading: “Little boss @kimkardashian @skims ❤️ #skims #nyc 🔥”

In another photo, posted on December 16, the actress shared a solo photo of herself with the caption, “Bodies by @skims will blow your mind 😛”

And her “boss” noticed, and Kardashian showed some love by posting a comment on the Dec. 16 photo with a simple “🖤🖤🖤”

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But those are not the only words of praise from the Kardashians about Longo. She also raised the question of why You People the star was chosen as one of the brand’s new faces in an official press release related to the campaign.

“I’ve been crushing on Nia since the ’90s, so her star in our latest SKIMS fashion campaign is truly iconic,” Kardashian said. “Nia is such a beautiful and confident woman, which was captured so easily for the campaign. She looks so amazing in every single piece.”

SKIMS also showed off the campaign on Instagram, calling their new star “iconic.”

Nia Long sportswear for shaping SKIMS.

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“Nia Long for SKIMS. The actress is as iconic as ever in the ultimate New Year’s Eve outfit,” reads the caption.

As for Long herself, she is honored to represent a brand that makes women feel beautiful and love every bit of themselves.

“The beauty of being a woman is when you feel good, you look good. No matter what stage of your life, no matter what age, no matter what size, we must love every inch and own every part of ourselves,” Long shared, according to a SKIMS press release. “I am truly honored to be a part of this campaign. SKIMS has redefined shapewear with pieces that not only look amazing, but give me the confidence and support I need to feel my best.”

She also shared photos on her Instagram, writing “Nearly naked with SKIMS” in one of the captions.

Nia Long poses for SKIMS.

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Long is not the only star to represent SKIMS in recent years. She joins an all-star line-up of celebrities who have posed for the brand over the years, including Tate McRae, Olivia Munn, Usher, Kim Cattrall and Charli xcx to name a few.

Even Kathy Bates has expressed interest in getting in on the SKIMS cause, exclusively telling PEOPLE “Kim, I’m waiting. I’m ready.”

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