Carmen Electra Revives Playboy Bunny Look at 35th!

gave a nod to her Playboy roots as she posed in a leopard print leotard and a pair of bunny ears at The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood.

The American actress and model, 54, showcased her sizzling figure in the animal print number, which she teamed with a pair of black platform heels.

The bunny ears are synonymous with Playboy after the rabbit was chosen because of its cultural association with flirtation and sexuality.

It has been used in advertising and merchandise for the brand since its inception, in the magazine as well as the Playboy Bunny waitresses in the clubs. This made the ears a pop-culture symbol far beyond the magazine itself.

Carmen was also sporting a bow tie and cuffs, which was first designed to add a 'gentleman's club' feel — playful but upscale.

Carmen first appeared in Playboy magazine in 1996 where she made a nude pictorial appearance, making it her breakout feature.

Carmen featured again the following summer and returned in 2000 after the success of Hollywood films such as the Scary Movie franchise.

Overall, she appeared in Playboy five times over the years, becoming one of the magazine’s most recognizable late-1990s personalities.

Carmen is still no stranger to putting on a daring display, as she turned heads with her racy outfit at the Philipp Plein party in  in March.

She left little to the imagination in a nude coloured gown covered in sparkling diamantés and plunging perilously low, exposing her surgically-enhanced cleavage.

The daring number was entirely sheer and also boasted a thigh-high slit, showing off her long legs underneath and towering platform heels.

Almost three decades on from when she got her breakthrough playing Lani McKenzie in Baywatch, Carmen still looked incredibly youthful, accentuating her taut visage with a glamorous palette of makeup and a black smoky eye.

The model - real name Tara Leigh Patrick - got a boob job in the nineties, after being persuaded to go under the knife by another woman with implants, who told her it would improve her life.

However, she later admitted to Fabulous magazine in 2010 that her now-famous chest took some time for her to get used to.

'I had breast surgery over ten years ago, taking me from a 32B to DD, which took a bit of time to get used to,' she recalled. 

'I didn't want to go as big as that. It's nice that I don't have to wear a push-up bra any more, but I could have left myself alone. 

'I think I was fine the way I was. I had nice breasts before – though they were small.'

But Carmen has denied having any surgery done on her face, insisting that her ageless looks are the result of a strict diet, plenty of water, and a carefully curated skincare routine that she has been using for the past 20 years. 

She told in 2020: 'Let's be real, we are in Hollywood here and when I share the real story most people are shocked, because normally a woman would have certain things done.

'In my case I am completely free of [surgery] and I would say [my youthful appearance] is because of my discipline with my skincare routine.'

But, the former Playboy star added that she hasn't ruled out surgery entirely, and noted that she is not against cosmetic procedures for those who feel that it's something they need to feel and look their most confident.

'For the moment I am happy with my routine and it's working!' she said, adding of those who do go under the knife: 'I feel that everyone has the right to be who they want without judgement.'

Carmen did offer one piece of advice for anyone who considering surgery however, insisting to take your time and look at all the options before going under the knife.

She said: 'I would say never rush anything in life. Beauty and self-care especially should be like an adventure where you can explore all the many amazing modern options people have available, [both] surgical and non-surgical. If you do things with love and care you can never go wrong.'

Other than skincare, she insists her appearance is the result of plenty of water and avoiding 'damaging' substances like caffeine, alcohol, and sugar.

'I'm big on staying hydrated!' she said. 'Water can hydrate your skin from the inside out, it's such a simple thing that I think a lot of people forget.

'I also try to stay away from items that damage your skin like caffeine, soda, and alcohol.'

While last year she revealed some of her beauty and anti-ageing secrets to NewBeauty last year, emphasizing the importance of drinking plenty of water.

'I've always loved a good skin-care routine, and I keep it pretty simple now with just a few key products. I started focusing on water, and tricked myself into actually enjoying it, I noticed a huge difference. 

'My body felt better, and my skin started to glow. I still have a cheat day every now!' she continued. 

Carmen's career in the industry began as a singer after moving to Minneapolis, and 

He signed her to his record label Paisley Park Records and produced her debut studio album in 1993, as well as coming up with her iconic stage name.