Kate Beckinsale Highlights 'Skeleton' Body In Bikini And Boots Amid Worries
By Evie Scott on January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST

Kate Beckinsale is back in swimwear just one week after sparking major weight worries. The British actress, 52, dropped jaws with her quirky, cottagecore style in her Sunday night Instagram share, posting a gallery of figure-flaunting snaps while highlighting her super-slim frame. Kate, who has confirmed that her weight loss is down to "stress" and "grief," has already been dubbed a "skeleton," and these photos likely affirmed the sentiment for those worrying about her shrinking silhouette. Flaunting her thigh gap, tiny waist, and slim arms in a series of bikini looks, Kate offered a long caption about things she'd "learned today," with her caption sadly also mentioning "grief."
Kate Beckinsale Shows Off Super-Slim Bikini Body
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Scroll for the photos. Stripping down to a stylish bandeau bikini in crisp white, Kate kicked off her gallery with a display of her long, slender legs, lying on her side as she posed from an outdoor couch.
Going a little provocative as she raised one leg while showcasing her abs in a strapless top and tutu-style miniskirt, the Pearl Harbor star added her trademark platform finish, modeling the biggest ever pair of black boots while wearing a black headband and hair bow.
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Flaunting her abs and teeny waist, Kate moved on to a full-body shot in a further slide, showcasing just how slim she's gotten as fans continue to express concern over her health. The Hollywood star parted her legs on a beach while adding denim shorts in one slide, switching to a pink version of her look in others. Enjoying a sun-drenched deck, Kate kept summer alive in her two-pieces, but talk in the comments wasn't about her setting.
Kate recently lost mom Judy Loe, who passed away last June aged 78. Kate documented the final weeks and months of her mom's cancer battle after losing stepdad Roy Battersby in 2024.
Told She's A 'Skeleton' And A 'Skinny Mess'
Kate Beckinsale has a new friend. pic.twitter.com/90u0jCvHMB
— That 1 (@ihtiandrs12) January 5, 2026
While Kate Beckinsale's caption confirmed the mental load she's currently under, fans weren't too forgiving as The Daily Mail covered her recent photos. One user dubbed Kate a "skinny mess," with others suggesting that she needs mental health support.
Over 100 fans agreed when another user said: "Oh, but Kate, you ARE way too thin. You look ill. Yes, you have had to deal with loss. Like we all do. But not addressing your obvious health issues isn’t good." Kate has revealed being left "paralyzed" following the loss of her mother, but she's shown strength when it comes to facing her skinny-shamers via clap-backs.
Too Thin In These Bikini Photos?
Defiant Kate Beckinsale, 52, poses in a bikini and mini-skirt as she reflects on suffering the 'worst grief' after hitting back at body-shaming trolls https://t.co/jtHwGix8vC
— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) January 5, 2026
Thinking that Kate Beckinsale looks unwell, a further fan stated: "She looks ill. No reputable paper should be publishing such photos .. same way they don't show anorexic models anymore."
Over on Kate's Instagram, though, fans offered more gentle support, showing empathy for the star's situation.