Posing naked in front of the camera is an art, and 2018 presented us with some excellent artists! There were many celebrity nude photo shoots this year that broke the internet and how. Leading from the front was reality television queen, Kim Kardashian. The mum-of-three ruled the year by going nude for her homegrown brand, KKW beauty campaign and posing topless to mark erotica magazine Richardson’s 20th anniversary. Not only Kim, her sisters Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian also had a great run when it came to making a big mark with racy photo shoots. Another celeb sister-pair who had us picking our jaws from the floor with their naked avatars were Bella and Gigi Hadid. The supermodel duo posed for British Vogue was as much striking as it was controversial. But then again, nude photo shoots and controversy go hand in hand.

Apart from Hadids, Kardashians and Jenners, 2018 saw the likes of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Jenna Dewan and more shed their inhibitions to pose naked on camera. The list that we are going to present before you are not your regular naked selfie posted by celebs on Instagram. Instead, these pictures are a part of professional photo shoots. They are either a part of magazine cover shoots, brand or social campaigns, or promotional book tours. So, dive right in to check out our favourite celebrities’ most naked photo shoots of 2018!

1. Kim Kardashian for KKW BODY and Fragrances 

Kim Kardashian West makes headlines for her desirable body now and then. More when she chooses to flaunt it naked. And in 2018, there were many such occasions. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Andrew Richardson's erotic Richardson Magazine, Kim Kardashian went topless with text ‘A9’ written on her famous busts. For her beauty brand, KWK Beauty and Fragrances, the 38-year-old went all out with photographer David LaChapelle clicking her raciest photos till date. Kim Kardashian Strips Naked for Erotica Magazine: See Pics of the Sultry American Reality TV Star From Her Sexiest Photo Shoot Ever!

2. Kendall Jenner For Love Magazine and Photographer Sasha Samsonova

Forbes highest-paid model and Kim’s half-sister, Kendall is not far behind when it comes to baring it all. The 23-year-old who loves flaunting her irresistibly hot body posted a bunch of nude photos shot by photographer Sasha Samsonova earlier in February. Kendall then went on to do an NSFW photo shoot with the Love Magazine’s 10th-anniversary issue. We all know how much the young celeb hates bras and is a staunch supporter of ‘Free the Nipple’ movement, shocked everyone by going completely topless! Photographer Alasdair McLellan shot Kendall relaxing in the swimming pool wearing nothing but a red bottom. Kendall Jenner Frees Her Nipples Yet Again! Fully Topless Photos and Video of Model for Love Magazine Are NSFW.

 

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who is she? @thelovemagazine @alasdairmclellan @kegrand

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3. Bella and Gigi Hadid for British Vogue

Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid shocked everyone with their racy AF avatar on British Vogue March 2018 issue. The black and white photo shot by Steven Meisel are sisters’ first dual covers, and they decided to mark the maiden venture with a bang. Their too-close-for-comfort photos sent shockwaves into the fashion world, leaving onlookers quite uncomfortable.

4. Beyonce and Jay Z for On the Run II Trek

Anything than Beyoncé and Jay-Z does end up breaking the internet. So, when nude photos of the power couple were released in a tour book from their On the Run II trek, it became the biggest topic of discussion on social media. The photos showed Beyoncé and Jay Z lying semi-naked in bed. Then you had Queen Bey flaunt her derriere while ready to take a plunge in the sea. Too much of hot stuff to handle.

 

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I'm SHOOK....bootylicious😍

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5. Jenna Dewan for Women’s Health

It came as a shocker when Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum announced their separation, but what was even more surprising was Jenna’s makeover. "I feel I’ve been on a wave of growth," said the mum of five-year-old daughter to Women’s Health magazine. The 37-year-old was the cover girl of Women’s Health‘s September 2018 Global Naked Issue, and she did strip down to nothing for them!

6. Rita Ora for Clash

Rita Ora left little to the imagination as she went fully naked for a quirky shoot for Clash magazine. The British singer-actress sported messy wet-look hair, flaunted her killer curves and slender midsection – all while wearing a pair of rubber gloves. The “Let Me Love You” singer made sure to cover her modesty, and that was it! Rita Ora Strips NAKED for Clash Magazine: Singer-Actress Covering Nipples With Hands in This Sultry Photoshoot Is NSFW (See Pics).

7. Emily Ratajkowski for Vanity Fair Spain

One name that is always scorching up one’s screen is Emily Ratajkowski. The 27-year-old model who just loves to tease her fans with pictures of hot body went completely topless for Vanity Fair Spain issue. The London-born model was declared the star of the "Selfie Era" by the magazine, and you will dare not disagree seeing Emily’s topless avatar on their magazine cover. Ratajkowski who has declared herself to be at her most comfortable while naked has stripped off her clothes to give some very comfortable photos.

 

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8. Iggy Azalea for Fashion Nova

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea showed off her desirable curves as the face of Fashion Nova brand campaign. The 28-year-old posted a pic of her wearing nothing but a trendy combination of bright ankle socks and basic strappy stilettos. Iggy writes, "Sometimes all you need is a good pair of heels." We are not completely sure if onlookers’ focus was on strappy heels.

 

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9. Kourtney Kardashian for GQ Mexico

Kourtney Kardashian is often ridiculed by her sister, Kim for being not ‘exciting’ or ‘attractive’ enough on their show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Well, KK will definitely be eating her words after seeing Kourtney’s bootylicious avatar for GQ Mexico. It was for the first time, the 39-year-old bared it all for a magazine cover, and she nailed it perfectly. Kourtney Kardashian Naked Pics Prove She’s Not the ‘Most Boring’ of All the Sisters As Claimed by Kim!

 

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10. Olivia Culpo for Sports Illustrated

Olivia Culpo stripped down for her first appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue with a much-motivating theme. The Miss Universe 2012 posed for an empowering shoot in which she was wearing nothing but phrases like "woman," "love transforms," and "imperfect" painted on her body. "One thing that I always tell myself is, 'You are enough. Who you are right now is enough,'" the 26-year-old revealed about the theme behind her body paint.

 

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What an incredible experience to be a part of the "In her own words" campaign. It is an honor to be able to continue the conversation around women, our bodies, and our strengths. When I first heard about the shoot, I was not only nervous about being physically exposed but also being so emotionally exposed. All of the words and phrases I chose for my body are a reflection of my fears, insecurities, and struggles. It took intense self-reflection which can be challenging but I knew if I could be completely candid then more women might realize we are much more alike than we think. We struggle in so many of the same ways. We are all so beautiful when we have the courage to make ourselves vulnerable and real- - And we should never be ashamed! Thanks @si_swimsuit, @mj_day and @taylorbphoto for allowing me to take this journey. I respect the women who are in this issue so much and I am grateful for the honesty and strength that made this campaign so meaningful. We are changing the world!

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11. Zoë Kravitz for Rolling Stone

It was no regular ‘naked magazine cover shoot’ as Zoë Kravitz recreated her mother Lisa Bonet's striking nude Rolling Stone photo shoot 30 years later. The 29-year-old Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald actress posed nude on the magazine's cover for its 2018 Hot Issue, the same issue Bonet posed for in 1988. In fact, Bonet was 21 and two-month pregnant with Zoë. So technically, this is Big Little Lies actress’ second stint on the cover.

 

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These are some of the best picks when it comes to naked celebrity photo shoots in 2018. There were few more in contention such as Lady Gaga’s nude picture shot by Photographer Eli Russell Linnetz, the members of Little Mix stripping down for their 2018 song "Strip," Ireland Baldwin's black-and-white photo shoot with photographer Tyler Kandel and more. The year has truly been very raw and quite wild.

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