'Baywatch' Icon, 56, Leaves Fans Divided With Changed Look
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Rachelle LewisNovember 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Baywatch iconErika Eleniak, 56, has changed up her look from her days on the hit beach series.
The actress played one of the original cast members, Shauni McLain, on the show for three seasons. Shauni was a blonde bombshell who made lots of waves among the lifeguards at Malibu Beach.
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Eleniak left he show after the third season to pursue other projects. While she’s still a blonde beauty, Eleniak has changed up her sultry look quite a bit.
The Baywatch star discovered her love of ink over the years. Eleniak has covered her toned body with tattoos that have a very special meaning to her.
Earlier this year, Eleniak’s ink was on full display in Los Angeles as she walked her dog. Wearing shorts and a short-sleeved black T-shirt, Eleniak’s colorful tattoos were visible in photos, and she looked great.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 22: Erika Eleniak is seen out and about on June 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Although it can’t be seen in the photo, the Baywatch star has previously revealed to Kmetko that her first tattoo was on her back.
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During an appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast this summer, Eleniak opened up to host Steve Kmetko about her tattoo journey after he noticed the ink on her hands.
“My first tattoo started on my back, and I feel like I was in my late 20s, so it’s been a long time, a long road. Every tattoo I have is significant of something,” she expressed.
Eleniak showed off her sleeves, revealing one tattoo dedicated to her late mom, Iris.
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"I love tattoos. I love that my body is a canvas to tell my stories. It's fun,” the Baywatch star stated.
Fans hit up the comments section of the Instagram post Eleniak shared to thoughts on her speaking about her tattoos on the Still Here Wood podcast.
"You are a work of art, my friend 💗," stated a fan. One fan expressed, "First interview I've seen with you, you're a natural beauty and can tell in that little part of your interview what a kind sole you are. BTW loving your tats."
Another fan shared, "I absolutely love @officialerikaeleniak and seeing her tattoos and her stories that it tell inspired me to start my own story so thank u for that! ❤️🔥."
Other positive fan comments included, "Amazing tattoos Erika 👏👏👏" "Truly one of a kind," and "I love her❤️❤️❤️still and always."
Not all fans were sold on Eleniak's new ink, though. "You’re great. Personally Not keen on all the ink, but it’s your body," said a fan.
"Yikes ☄️," "Why," and "To each their own however I don’t get it," were more fan comments.Erika Eleniak has put her Baywatch days behind her as she focuses on acting and telling stories through her tattoos.
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