10+ Celebrities Who Confess They Don't Wear Underwear

Ever wondered how A-list celebrities always manage to look flawless on the red carpet? For many, the secret lies in shapewear. Thanks to brands like Spanx, countless stars rely on these garments to achieve a smooth, sculpted silhouette beneath their designer looks. While some prefer to keep that detail private, others are refreshingly open about it. “There are these great things called Spanx that just squeeze you in,” Gwyneth Paltrow once revealed in an interview with The Telegraph. “They’re amazing!” Similarly, just three months after welcoming her daughter Daisy, pop star Katy Perry jumped back into work and gave fans a laugh when she cheekily showed off her Spanx under a blue trench coat on social media.

However, not every celebrity opts for shapewear—or underwear, for that matter. Believe it or not, quite a few stars have openly admitted they prefer to go commando rather than deal with restrictive undergarments, even when stepping out in public. Whether it’s for comfort, confidence, or a sense of freedom, these bold A-listers have walked red carpets and taken the stage at major events without a single layer beneath their outfits.

Kelly Clarkson

Before Kim Kardashian launched her shapewear brand, SKIMS, the reality TV star admitted she wasn’t a fan of underwear. Reflecting on her “party girl” era alongside Paris Hilton, Kardashian revealed to Rolling Stone that she “rarely” wore anything underneath her outfits. Fortunately, she managed to avoid the kind of paparazzi mishaps that plagued fellow stars like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan when stepping out of cars.

In a 2015 interview with model Cara Delevingne for LOVE magazine (via OK!), Kardashian confessed that she had only recently started wearing underwear again. “I just began wearing underwear a month ago. I never used to,” she said. “But I always end up peeing all over my Spanx — it’s a mess. They’re not crotchless enough!” Hopefully, Kardashian’s own line of shapewear has since solved that inconvenient problem.

Christina Aguilera

If you’ve ever attended a Christina Aguilera concert, chances are the pop icon wasn’t wearing much beneath her performance outfits. The “Can’t Hold Us Down” singer has been candid about her preference for skipping underwear entirely. Appearing on Chelsea Lately in 2012, Aguilera responded to host Chelsea Handler’s jokes — originally sparked by Blake Shelton — about her apparent dislike for pants. “I heard all the stuff Chelsea said about me not wearing pants,” Aguilera quipped. “So I thought, if I’m coming on the show, she’s got to do one thing for me.”

To Aguilera’s delight, Handler walked onstage without pants, prompting the singer to cheer her on. “Don’t you feel free? You look amazing,” Aguilera said. “That’s your pop star moment.” During the conversation, Aguilera reaffirmed her commitment to comfort and confidence over convention: “I don’t like to wear underwear. I like to feel as free as possible all the time. That’s just who I am.”

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer has long made it clear that she values comfort above all when it comes to fashion — even if that means ditching shapewear or underwear entirely. Speaking with People at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017, the Oscar-winning actor gave her thoughts on undergarments: “Ladies, it’s not worth it. We don’t even need to specify the type — just don’t wear too much of it.”

True to her word, Spencer appeared at the 2017 Golden Globes wearing a chic Laura Basci tuxedo, allowing her to skip restrictive garments. “I decided on a tuxedo, which meant less underwear — a lot less,” she told The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “I felt so free and radiant! Everyone thought I was happy because of box office success, but really, my feet didn’t hurt and I wasn’t squeezed into anything. It was wonderful.”

Spencer also reflected on her evolving fashion philosophy, emphasizing that confidence and comfort are key. “I think women are most attractive when they’re confident,” she told DeGeneres. “Those days of nine-inch heels and tight outfits are behind me. Now, I focus on what feels good and fits my body. Comfort is everything.”

Colton Underwood

Former Bachelor star Colton Underwood became one of the franchise’s most talked-about contestants after being dubbed “The World’s Most Famous Virgin” during Becca Kufrin’s season of The Bachelorette. When he later took the lead role on The Bachelor Season 23, Underwood was known for his sharp fashion sense. Speaking to Footwear News, he said, “People complimented my shoes and watches all season. I’ve always taken pride in my style — I really believe in ‘look good, play good.’”

Underwood also revealed a surprising detail about his wardrobe choices: “I don’t wear socks or underwear.” This revelation led many fans to wonder if he went completely commando while filming the show.

After his season ended, Underwood and his final pick, Cassie Randolph, called it quits in May 2020. According to People, the breakup was amicable, though TMZ later reported that Randolph filed — and eventually dropped — a restraining order against him. The following year, Underwood publicly came out as gay during an interview on Good Morning America. He expressed that his feelings for Randolph were real, which made his coming-out journey both emotional and challenging.

Kate Beckinsale

When Kate Beckinsale attended the 2018 GQ Men of the Year Awards, she left little to the imagination in a daring red-and-black gown designed by Julien Macdonald. The British actor stunned in the flowing, tropical-inspired creation, which featured a swimsuit-style top that revealed plenty of skin. Given the cut and silhouette of the dress, one might wonder what sort of undergarment could possibly fit beneath it — though the answer was likely “none at all.”

Beckinsale has been open about her aversion to underwear. In a 2011 interview with Maxim, she admitted, “I don’t wear knickers — unless I’m in a really short skirt or maybe climbing a mountain and need extra layers. Otherwise, no, I don’t like them.” She even shared a funny on-set moment during The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, revealing that she wasn’t wearing any underwear after her microphone fell off — leaving her with nowhere to clip it.

Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson may have looked glamorous as the villainous Baroness von Hellman in Disney’s Cruella, but behind the scenes, she had some strong opinions about her costume — especially the undergarments. Speaking on Lorraine, the Academy Award–winning actor revealed that the “serious underwear” required for the role felt more like a “torture device.” She went on to admit, “I don’t like underwear at all. I stopped wearing it years ago. It’s just not my thing. Even so-called comfortable underwear is uncomfortable to me.”

Thompson explained that the corsetry used for her character was particularly extreme. “It was industrial,” she said, describing the struggle to squeeze into it. “It’s like trying to fit a tube of toothpaste into a smaller tube — everything moves around until it takes shape.” She even joked, “If you put Mr. Blobby in that corset, he’d look good.”

Jamie Foxx

During a 2020 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jamie Foxx shared an unexpected confession while playing a round of “Burning Questions.” When asked to name something that embarrasses his kids, the Oscar winner admitted, “I don’t wear underwear all the time. It’s not a bad thing — I’m just a natural person.” Realizing how that might sound, Foxx quickly tried to steer the conversation elsewhere, but Ellen couldn’t resist teasing him, joking, “No kid wants to see their dad walking around with no underwear.”

That sense of fatherly awkwardness inspired Foxx’s Netflix sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which he created and starred in alongside his daughter, Corinne Foxx. The eight-episode comedy drew from their real-life experiences. “It’s basically my diary brought to life,” Corinne told the Daily News.

Kim Cattrall

S-x and the City star Kim Cattrall has her own unconventional take on health and style — and it involves skipping underwear altogether. In an interview with Look magazine (via Express), Cattrall encouraged women to embrace a little more “ventilation,” saying, “It’s a proven fact that going without underwear allows more airflow, and that might actually be healthier.”

Beyond her candid lifestyle tips, Cattrall also spoke about aging with confidence. She told Tribute.ca, “I thought my 40s were just the warm-up, and in my 50s I really took flight. It’s a new world, thank goodness. I don’t want to look 19 again or be as perfectly beautiful as the wonderful Carey Mulligan. I love the way I look now.”

Cattrall has also been vocal about her stance on cosmetic surgery. In an interview with Reveal magazine (via The Independent), she said, “I don’t believe in cosmetic surgery — at least not yet. It scares me. I’ve seen too many things go wrong, especially living in New York where it’s so common.” Instead, she focuses on looking healthy and embracing her natural age: “I want to look like me — just a well-rested version.”