Carmen Electra has been turning heads in swimwear for more than three decades, and at 54, the former Baywatch bombshell remains every bit as confident in front of the camera.
The actress and model shot to international fame when she joined the hit lifeguard series in 1997 as Lani McKenzie, following in the footsteps of Pamela Anderson and becoming one of the show's most recognizable stars.
Born Tara Leigh Patrick, Carmen began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis and catching the attention of Prince, who gave her the stage name Carmen Electra. But it was her appearances in Playboy, followed by Baywatch and MTV's Singled Out, that transformed her into one of the defining pin-ups of the late '90s.
Decades later, Carmen has embraced her status as a sex symbol rather than shying away from it. "I love being sexy," she previously told Fox News Digital. "I think it's empowering."
From her iconic '90s shoots to the seriously daring looks she shares today, join HELLO! as we take a look back at Carmen's most memorable bikini moments.
Carmen Electra sparkles in a tiny black bikini
Carmen turned up the glamour in a crystal-studded black string bikini teamed with an equally dazzling sheer wrap skirt. Metallic thigh-high boots gave the swimwear an unexpected futuristic edge, while her long blonde hair was swept over one shoulder for the dramatic shoot.
Carmen Electra cooks up a storm in coral swimwear
Only Carmen could make flipping burgers look this glamorous. The Baywatch beauty flashed her famous smile while manning the barbecue in a bright coral two-piece with tie-side bottoms, proving that her playful pin-up style extends well beyond the beach.
Carmen Electra goes wild in leopard print
Carmen soaked up the Palm Springs sunshine in a leopard-print string bikini with turquoise detailing while lounging beside a swimming pool. Oversized black sunglasses and tousled, pink-tinged hair completed the laid-back look.
Carmen Electra's classic white bikini moment
A throwback image captures Carmen during her '90s bombshell era, posing by the ocean in a simple white bikini. With her brunette hair cascading around her shoulders and barely-there swimwear, the photograph is a reminder of the look that helped make her one of the decade's most recognizable pin-ups.
Carmen Electra gives poolside style an edgy makeover
Swimwear met streetwear when Carmen paired high-waisted black bikini bottoms and a matching crop top with chunky black combat boots. The actress posed beside a Palm Springs pool with towering palms and a cloudless blue sky providing the perfect California backdrop.
Carmen Electra is pretty in pink
Carmen embraced Barbiecore long before the trend took over Hollywood, posing in a vivid hot-pink string bikini underneath a lightweight white cover-up. White retro sunglasses and cascading blonde waves added to the glamorous poolside ensemble.
Carmen Electra coordinates her bikini with her surroundings
Pink was clearly the order of the day for another playful shot, with Carmen posing against a matching blush backdrop while sipping a pink drink. She wore a coordinating cut-out bikini top and pink sunglasses, finishing the monochromatic look with her signature smoky eye makeup.
Carmen Electra puts a twist on the classic black bikini
The actress showed off a sportier take on swimwear in a black crop top and high-cut bottoms while posing underneath a palm tree. Chunky boots and oversized sunglasses transformed the simple two-piece into a distinctly edgy look.
Carmen Electra dazzles in crystal-covered swimwear
Carmen brought serious sparkle to the garden in a glittering black bikini and coordinating sheer skirt embellished with crystals. The daring design featured dramatic thigh-high splits, while her tousled blonde hair and bronzed makeup completed the high-octane look.
Carmen Electra makes a splash in neon green
Never one to shy away from color, Carmen posed in a neon green bikini trimmed in vivid hot pink while relaxing in the water. The eye-catching two-piece was complemented by bold pink earrings and dramatic eye makeup.
Carmen Electra's daring black bikini look
Carmen delivered another sultry take on the classic black bikini in a striking indoor shoot. The barely-there top was styled with sheer black sleeves, while voluminous blonde hair and smoky makeup created an unmistakably glamorous finish.
Carmen Electra's unforgettable '90s beach shoot
Long before Instagram turned bikini photos into a celebrity staple, Carmen was already perfecting the art. In this vintage image, the young star posed in a white two-piece with wet brunette hair, capturing the carefree beach aesthetic that became synonymous with the Baywatch era.
Carmen Electra goes for gold
Carmen looked every inch the Hollywood bombshell in a metallic gold string bikini teamed with dramatic silver knee-high heeled boots. The glossy studio shoot put a futuristic spin on her signature swimwear style and showed why, decades after first finding fame, Carmen remains completely at ease in front of the camera.
