Kendra Wilkinson recently took to social media to respond to online critics who have said she is not aging well.
The 40-year-old former Playboy model and Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend – – shared an up-close selfie on Instagram and added a defiant caption.
'I’ve seen many people comment saying I’ve aged “poorly” and that is ok. I’m ok with aging “poorly,”' she declared.
The star, who now works in real estate, continued, 'For some reason I’m happier than I’ve ever been lately even with a little weight gain and wrinkles and I’m not going to tie my happiness again into the negative energy.'
She was married to former athlete Hank Basket, 43, from 2009-2018 and they share son Hank Jr, 16, and daughter Alijah, 11.
Wilkinson and Hefner had a 60-year age gap and in the early 2000s the blonde beauty starred on The Girls Next Door, an E! series about life at the Playboy mansion.
Kendra Wilkinson recently took to social media to respond to online critics who have said she is not aging well
The 40-year-old former Playboy model pictured left in 2008 and right in 2025
The former reality television personality parted her blonde hair in the middle and pulled it into a low ponytail in her selfie.
She admitted, 'I used to use a light filter on myself but now I’m just embracing myself as [I am].'
Wilkinson and ex Hugh Hefner had a 60-year age gap; pictured in July 2006
Taking to Instagram Stories on Thursday, she shared a video showcasing different angles of her face
Wilkinson pictured on the February 2009 Playboy cover
Wilkinson pictured on March 11 in Hollywood
She acknowledged in an Instagram caption at the time, 'Yes, I’ve gained weight. Yes, I'm aging. Yes, I’m not that girl I was before (playboy girl) but for once in a long time I feel good and mentally healthy.'
