The Free the Nipple movement has seen more and more celebrities embracing their bodies and rejecting sexist societal norms, and we just love to see it! Female stars have long been vulnerable to prying photographers trying to catch their “nip slips” without their consent, but in recent years, some of these women have reclaimed the concept by deliberately showing off a body part often seen as something to cover up.
Women have been given the messaging throughout history to keep our nipples hidden and private from the world — as if we should somehow be ashamed by this part of our body. But, as society begins to question these norms and stigmas, powerful campaigns such as the Free the Nipple movement have become ever so popular.
Of course, catching someone in a nip slip when they didn’t intend to do so is still totally wrong, but we’re grateful that some women are reclaiming the nipple as something worth showing off.
As more celebrities begin to proudly display their nipples, perhaps there will be less pressure on women across the U.S. (and the world) to keep them hidden. After all, every part of a woman’s body is beautiful – and that includes the nipples. Why not embrace them?
A version of this article was originally published on Oct 2022.
Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson made jaws drop in this vibrant blue lace gown from Gucci at the 21st Zurich Film Festival.
Naomi Watts
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Back in Oct 2025, Naomi Watts freed the nipple in this black lace look!
Noah Cyrus
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Noah Cyrus freed the nipple once again in 2023, this time for Milan Fashion Week and in this showstopping mesh look that made headlines everywhere!
Eve Hewson
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Eve Hewson rocked a sparkling, high-waisted black skirt, along with a one-shoulder sheer jacket and the star of the look: a completely sheer, floral lace bralette that lets her free the nipple for Netflix’s Jay Kelly Premiere!
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Taylor Momsen at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on November 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Variety’s 2025 Power of Women Los Angeles, Presented by Lifetime – Arrivals
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Sydney Sweeney freed the nipple at Variety’s 2025 Power of Women Los Angeles in Oct 2025, donning a Christian Cowan gown.
Paris Jackson
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Paris Jackson rocked this daring, sheer number at the EE72 Magazine launch party at The Cut in Sept 2025.
Bianca Balti
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Bianca Balti freed the nipple in this sheer dress at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Kristen Wiig
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Kristen Wiig freed the nipple in this sheer black sparkle dress at the Apple TV+ Primetime Emmy Party.
Rita Ora
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Clearly not done with her statement look on the red carpet, Ora changed into an even more revealing look before continuing the party at a Met Gala after party.
Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen also wows us with her fashion and body confidence, so we loved this simple, sheer look at a City Harvest Gala in April 2024.
Zoë Kravitz
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Zoë Kravitz joined Wilde at the Saint Laurent in a less sheer, but still nipple-baring look that was oh so chic.
Elsa Hosk
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Elsa Hosk was also at the Saint Laurent show in another sheer look that put her spin on the corporate siren trend.
Amber Valletta
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Amber Valletta’s chic, understated sheer gown that she wore to Saint Laurent’s Spring 2024 fashion show was daringly sheer.
Kaia Gerber
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Kaia Gerber wore this skin-tight, semi-sheer bodysuit and skirt at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala.
Kendall Jenner
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Gerber wasn’t the only person to free the nipple at the Academy Museum Gala. Kendall Jenner also went for a semi-sherr, skin-tight look.
Talking to Vogue about her most iconic looks throughout the years, Jenner remembered bearing her breasts in a Marc Jacobs show at the beginning of her modeling career. “I’m all good with the nipple,” she said. “I was pretty chill even though my boobies were out. It didn’t make me any more nervous. I genuinely was just like, ‘Dope, whatever they want, it’s their vision, let’s do it.’”
Christa B. Allen
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Actress Christa B. Allen looked like a ray of sunshine in this crochet yellow look at the premiere of “He Went That Way” in June 2023.
Amelia Gray Hamlin
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna’s model daughter Amelia Gray Hamlin wore this daring sheer dress at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Doja Cat
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Doja Cat always pushes the needle when it comes to daring fashion choices and her look at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards was no different.
Lila Moss
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Kate Moss’ model daughter Lila Moss confidently freed the nipple as she attended the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show at Paris Fashion Week on Feb 28.
Halsey
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Halsey made her Paris Fashion Week runway debut with a bang at the Pressiat Fashion Show on Feb 28. At the big event, she wore this nipple-baring velvet leopard-print dress with a corseted top and figure-hugging bottom. “I walked PFW for the first time today with @pressiat_ and it was terrifying and amazing!!!!” she wrote on Instagram after her big moment.
Jemima Kirke
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Jemima Kirke turned heads in this sheer, vibrant blue lace dress at the Proenza Schouler show for NYFW!
Charli XCX
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During the 2023 BRIT Awards, singer Charlie XCX made everyone’s jaws drop when she freed the nipple on the red carpet thanks to this sheer white dress from Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
Chiara Ferragni
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Model and designer Chiara Ferragni took a punch to the patriarchy when she stepped out in this custom Christian Dior gown that helped her free the nipple at the 73rd Sanremo Music Festival in 2023.
Allison Janney
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Oscar winner Allison Janney wore this nipple-baring look attending the premiere of her newest movie, Prime Video’s The People We Hate At The Wedding, on Nov 16. The actress wore a shimmering black see-through gown with a turtleneck neckline and lace details all along the sleeves making for a sexy silhouette. The star then paired the stunning dress with a black clutch and strappy black heels.
Her glam also perfectly complemented her look: the star wore her sharp blonde bob, glowy skin and a dark silver-and-black smoky eye.
“I feel very vibey tonight,” Janney told FabTV of the inspiration behind her look. So gorgeous!
Emily Ratajkowski
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After rumors of her dating Hollywood’s man-about-town Pete Davidson took over the internet, model Emily Ratajkowski stepped out in this sheer black dress at the Swarovski Holiday event on Nov 14. The model wore her ensemble sans bra and paired the look with a gorgeous Swarovski necklace and black bag and heels.
Kate Moss
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Attending the Diet Coke party on Nov 9, Kate Moss wore a sheer silver-and-black gown with a very plunging neckline. Showing off her nipples, her curves and her black underwear, the supermodel looked like a true style icon. She accessorized the racy look with a long, black jacket, platform heels, and a silver clutch. With a fresh, clean makeup look, her long hair in loose curls tied the entire ensemble together!
Olivia Wilde
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Olivia Wilde turned heads in this sheer, glittering floor-length gown from Alexandre Vauthier at the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala. With pink-hued sparkles and a light pink feathered trim at the bottom, it’s no wonder she was one of the night’s best dressed stars.
Back in 2021, Wilde voiced her support for the #FreeTheNipple movement, saying: “We have this kind of puritanical perspective on nipples. I think it’s really silly,” she continued. “I’m someone who breastfed two kids, and it’s funny [because], honestly, when you’re breastfeeding you have a different relationship to your breasts and the rest of the world. And it’s really hilarious to navigate this society’s fear of women’s bodies, even though without them we wouldn’t be here.”
Bella Hadid
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Bella Hadid embraced her nipples much like Pugh: covering them in crystals. The supermodel wore this sheer Dior gown at the brand’s Spring 2017 haute couture show in 2017’s Paris Fashion Week.
Anne Hathaway
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Way before freeing the nipple was a trend, Anne Hathaway made an unexpected fashion choice in 2003 by showing up to the School of Rock premiere braless in this almost sheer brown top. We see you, Anne!
Florence Pugh
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Florence Pugh’s pink Valentino gown stirred up plenty of conversation but we will never stop applauding her response.
Rihanna
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This look has gone down in fashion history. Rihanna wore an iconic Swarovski-crystal-encrusted Adam Selman gown to the 2014 CFDA Fashion Icon Award.
Ella Emhoff
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Walking the Spring/Summer 2023 Prabal Gurung fashion show during New York Fashion Week, daughter of second gentleman Doug Emhoff Ella Emhoff wore a barely-there neon green top that showed off her bare breasts. The daring top was then paired with a black leather skirt and gloves.
Camila Morrone
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In 2017, Daisy Jones and The Six actress Camila Morrone stunned at the Brit Awards in this sheer black gown.
Scout Willis
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Scout Willis turned heads in this sheer Harari gown at the premiere of A24’s new film, The Moment!
Dita Von Teese
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At the Shockwaves NME Awards 2005 at Hammersmith Palais in 2005, Dita Von Teese turned heads in this sheer purple and black Jean Paul Gaultier gown!
Justine Lupe
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In early 2026, Justine Lupe freed the nipple in this Armani Prive gown!
Tove Lo
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At the Wuthering Heights World Premiere, Tove Lo wowed in this completely sheer white gown!
Charlotte Lawrence
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At the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Charlotte Lawrence wowed everyone in this all-black sheer gown!
Madelaine Petsch
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During The Actors Night hosted by The Actor Awards & ELLE, Madelaine Petsch freed the nipple in this blue lace and striped look!
Grace Van Patten
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Grace Van Patten turned heads in this completely sheer black dress at the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala!
Gabrielle Union
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Gabrielle Union made jaws drop with this chocolate brown mini-dress that let her free the nipple at the New York screening of Roadside Attraction’s Riff Raff.
Anya Taylor-Joy
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Anya Taylor-Joy attended the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall in a completely sheer (and angelic) white gown!
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