Cloris Leachman Bathing Suit Photo: "I've Taken Care Of Myself" (PICTURE)

The new issue of In Touch Weekly has a bathing suit photo shoot of Cloris Leachman and an interview about her looks.

Here is a release sent out by the magazine, for the full thing pick up the issue.

While it's hard to believe the always-animated Cloris Leachman could ever be shy in front of a camera, slipping into a bathing suit at 83 years old managed to trigger some nerves. But after a few test shots -- and a margarita -- Cloris found her groove. "It felt good," she tells In Touch. "I couldn't believe it. It's not like I feel like I did when I was 20, but I was completely comfortable." She believes her healthy lifestyle keeps her feeling and looking young. "I've taken care of myself all my life," she reveals. Cloris shares her swimsuit secrets and much more with In Touch.

In Touch: Well, you look incredible -- what's your secret?

Cloris: It's from making the right decisions. I always wanted to be healthy and look good. I taught myself in my mid thirties about eating right. I actually became a vegetarian at 35. Eating right really is the secret.

In Touch: What's the best diet tip you've ever heard?

Cloris: Well, if you brush your teeth, you don't want to eat something right after because your mouth feels so fresh. So brushing your teeth actually prevents you from eating until later.

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In Touch: What do you think about all the young women getting Botox and other procedures in their twenties and thirties?

Cloris: It's a shame. I like that we're able to improve ourselves, but most of the time, I think people go too far.

In Touch: Have you ever done Botox?

Cloris: Well, one time, yes. I was shocked. And my daughter just started laughing because I'd lift up my forehead and there wouldn't be any wrinkles except high above. And it lasted about six months.

In Touch: Would you do it again?

Cloris: No! It was ridiculous. You can't just have part of your face not moving and the rest moving everywhere. That doesn't work.

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Comments

[SFCubster]

You GO, Clo'!

[supersteph]

I got to see Cloris in person a few months ago at a Mary Tyler Moore reunion show. She walked right by me afterward, and I was STUNNED at how young and radiantly healthy she looked. Even the way she walked was just like a 25 year old - she outshone the other stars on the show by a mile to my surprise. Nanette (is that her name?) looked and sounded like a grown up Marilyn Monroe which was also pretty shocking. The others didn't fare so well.

[nana4g]

She has a great figure for a woman her age. And, all young people, no matter how much you try, you will never be able to arrest your body at where it is in your youth. So, go easy on the criticism. The bodies of men and women change, no matter what you do. You can only strive to make the most of what is happening when it starts, and, believe me, it really starts in your mid 40s.

[Ohsherri]

Please please please may I end up looking like her!
She's fantastic.
She looks better than tons of people...men and women...half her age.

[erinker]

For her age?! Shoot, she has a great figure for a woman of ANY age! I am 35 and I don't look that good in a swimsuit. Kudos, Cloris!

[Ohsherri]

At first I thought it was Lindsay Lohan.
You go girl!

[LMPE]

Interesting insight, Frau Blucher (horses ninny)

[Palemoon]

For 83 years old, I think she looks fantastic. There' s hope for Madonna yet.

[Feanor]

I don't get it... she looks like an old lady in an old lady bathing suit..... so what?

[erinker]

WHAT?!?!?!

[Peter Andros]

HEY, BABE, PUHLEESE, KEEP YOUR CLOTHES ON...AND STOP
WITH THE AIR BRUSH, ALREADY...

[RobinL]

Oh, have a sense of humor! For God's sake---she's a great lady and a lot of fun. And she's reminding me of one of my favorite quotes, which was from Susan Sarandon when she was asked by Playboy to pose for them back when she was in her 30's. "I told them I might when I get to be 80." Go for it, Cloris!

[moshermind]

Actually I heard many years ago from other actresses that Cloris was a complete nag about not eating right and she ridiculed fat people(even those with a few pounds on them) mercilessly. I think she looks great and I know that eating good (organic) food and following a healthy regimen really does pay off. But, um, doesn't always make you a nicer person....

[ObamaYouBetcha]

I recall seeing her YEARS ago on The Tonight Show (with Johnny Carson), talking about fat people and how she just wanted to lock them up and make them lose weight. Not day spas, mind you, but jails.

However, you gotta admit that she does look pretty good in that picture, even if she is wearing pantyhose, etc. Don't know how many 60 year olds in our society (not Hollywood - real world) would look that good.

[rainbowrecruiter]

bully

[henrypapillon]

As have your surgeons.Gett outta here.

[mag68]

She's just an all around winner. Funny as can be, smart, unstoppably energetic, happy, unashamed-- What a role model.

[Sarastro]

Frau Blucher is lookin goood. Aureeeeheeeheeee! [horse whinny]

Brush your teeth, fatties.

[doctordawg]

GGILF

[BlueBoomer]

Cloris looks better in her bathing suit than a lot of the scrawny young models do in the "skimpy bathing suit" thread in the Style section!

Way to go, Cloris!

[paganmist]

O M F G.

I am going to go exercise.

[AsUWish]

Me too!
... as soon as I finish this Super sized burger, fries and shake.