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Home • Fashion

Body Watch: Best Beach Bodies

Body Watch: Best Beach Bodies
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Kelly Rowland proves why her fashionista star is rising with this fierce body which looks good in everything from bikinis to ball gowns.

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Kelly Rowland shows off her toned thighs in this beach perfect look.

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Toned arms and tummy make Rowland look even better in this turquoise two-piece.

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Who knew Gabrielle Union was hiding a toned tummy under all those chic dresses? She bares it all for us in this bikini at Tao in Las Vegas.

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Jessica White flashes toned abs and trim thighs in this fiery red bikini.

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Angela Simmons looks pretty in this pink bikini which flaunts her curves.

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LaLa Vasquez flashes a winning smile – and a winning body – in this fun two piece.

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Smooth healthy skin is another perk of having a fit body like Serena Williams.

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We love the lingerie inspired accents on Serena Williams’ bikini as much as we love her toned tummy and arms.

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This cut out one piece maximizes exposure on Venus Williams’ belly while minimizing her bust.

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Even fresh out of the water, Rihanna looks flawless in this halter neck bikini.

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This faraway shot of Rihanna shows off her toned thighs and tummy.

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Nicole Murphy sizzles in this one piece with cut-outs that flaunt her cinched waist.

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Halle Berry, chatting between takes on set, looks gorgeous in her colorful bikini.

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Halle Berry settles in for a day by the pool with friends in a lovely turquoise bikini.

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Jada Pinkett shows that even after kids – and the help of her personal trainer – one can maintain a fit frame.

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Zoe Saldana basks in the breeze in a lovely two piece and a tunic.

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Naomi Campbell flashes a beautiful smile in an equally beautiful striped two-piece.

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Even at forty plus, Naomi Campbell has a body of someone half her age. She flaunts it in this sultry printed two piece.

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Melanie Brown looks flawless in this mint blue bikini. We love her toned arms, tummy and thighs.

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Here, Beyonce flaunts toned legs and arms in this graphic print coverall.

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An impromptu dip in the water reveals Beyonce’s striped two piece – and amazingly fit tummy.

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Selita Ebanks looks flawless in this graphic print two piece as she struts down the Victoria’s Secret runway!

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Mya preps to lay out by the pool in a white-trimmed pink bikini. We love her healthy, fit frame.

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Mary J. Blige looks gorgeous in this white bikini and a nice chocolate tan.

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“It” Brit singer Alexandra Burke rocks a brown two-piece styled swimsuit which bares her flat tummy.

Body Watch: Best Beach Bodies