Donna D’Errico Doesn't Mind 'Showing Some Skin' Getting Candid About 'Acceptance'

Actress Donna D’Errico is getting candid about her body and her experience with plastic surgery in a new candid Instagram post.

The 55-year-old actress gave fans a rear view of her standing in a long-sleeve bodysuit as she reflected on how she has come to accept her body over the years.

On Sunday morning, the "Baywatch" star posted a photo on Instagram that featured herself facing away from the camera. She is showing off her fit figure and her "tush," as one fan called it, in a long-sleeve bodysuit.

In the caption, though, the "Frank and Penelope" actress admitted that there was a time that she struggled to accept her body before she impressed fans with her honesty and transparency regarding how her body had changed throughout the years.

"Acceptance is an interesting thing. We all want it, we crave it, whether we want to admit it or not," she wrote in the caption. "We try to conform to society’s standards and norms and do what is expected of us for fear of being rejected or criticized. We want to be loved, to be admired, appreciated...wanted. Included. Important. Noticed."

"When we are criticized or rejected, it stings. We may act like it doesn’t bother us but down deep it does. We suddenly feel inadequate. Less than. Not good enough," she continued. "We start comparing ourselves to others to see how we don’t measure up. Every single one of us has felt this at some point. Some more than others. I’m here to tell you that you ARE good enough. You ARE important. You’re f---ing amazing. Exactly as you are."

"It took me a while to figure that out for myself. When cancer wrapped its claws around my mother and ripped her from my life, I let myself completely go. Stopped working out. Ate. A lot. Laid in grief for months. Shot a film that called for me to be heavier and so I ate more," she explained. "When I finally came out of the haze of grief I didn’t recognize the person staring back at me in the mirror. I decided my mom wouldn’t like what I’d become so I pulled myself up out of the muck and got my as**to the gym and cleaned up my diet."

Donna went on to say that she lost 40 pounds in 6 months, adding, "The weight loss left some loose skin I didn’t like so I went in and got that buttoned up and have no shame in admitting that. It made me feel better and more confident. People love to say I owe my body to plastic surgery. If saying that and believing that makes them feel better about themselves, go for it."

"I know what it took to get my body to where I want it and for me, that is enough. And so when I got offered to do this photoshoot, the photographer asked what my comfort zone was as far as showing some skin," she explained. "I thought about it. I knew there would be some who would criticize me. In the end, I decided to just go for it. So this is me. All of me. From every angle."

"No, I’m not perfect. But perfect is impossible and boring. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I am enjoying freeing myself from fear of judgment by posting them," she concluded. "And if you don’t that’s ok too. Peace and love and light my friends."

Donna's honesty and transparency in her caption struck a chord with many fans. "You're amazing! And I agree with you!! I know all too well what it's like to lose your mom, I miss her every day! I didn't even get a chance to know her. Have an awesome Sunday!!!" one fan shared.

"Your words hit home with me, Donna. Thank you for sharing and being comfortable with yourself today," another follower wrote. "So amazing, in so many ways!" a third fan chimed in."You're so beautiful inside and out," another follower added.

"So much love and respect. You're an absolute delight and I love every show you've been in. I also admire your kindness and loveliness too. You're an amazing lady hun. Have an amazing week and keep doing great things," another fan wrote.

"Yes I always enjoy seeing you and your pictures and I truly understand and have been there myself. Thank you for your encouragement and you are truly amazing beautiful incredible wonderful special lady and hope you continue to have Peace and love and light is always shining," another follower shared.

"Imperfect perfection is what I see. And I'm fully in alignment with your

caption. Total respect for you, Donna," another fan commented. "You are and look fabulous. Don't think about what other people say as long as you're happy with yourself," another follower chimed in.

"Angel - You are the most beautiful and sexiest woman I have ever seen... and your heart and soul are more beautiful than your body," another fan gushed as her 1.7 million Instagrfollowers continued to praise Donna for her transparency.