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

[OlderWoman]

You go, girl!

[Goliadkin]

She's the IT girl!

[duckcrackers]

Anyone who doesn't pleasure themselves to Ms. Leachman's photo gets no fruit cup .

[Goliadkin]

I'm ready for my fruit cup! (But I cheated and looked at a 50 year old headshot I Googled.)

[Fyrefly86]

Fantastic!

[PresidentRobertBooth]

My eyes!!!!!

The goggles do nothing!!!!

[cactusgal]

Drat. If I could raise my arms up that high I might be able to keep my girls off the floor too.

[scorpioleidy]

Not bad for 83 - you go, grandma!

[Cooper1608]

I have to give credit where credit is due. She looks absolutely great for 83 years of age.

[SaucyB]

Awesome!!! you go girl!!

[jimmy19]

Err, NO.

[Smurfaveli]

Never heard of her, but I always applaud healthy living.

[OlderWoman]

Too bad! You've missed seeing a lot of great comedy then.

[ahoyhoy]

"He vas my....BOYFRIEND!" *musical sting*

[donitacurioso]

Rent these movies!
Young Frankenstein
High Anxiety

I looked up her IMDB. Wow.

[MakeAWish]

It's good that women have role models such as Cloris. She is an example of what it means to age gracefully and naturally. She looks fabulous!

Women, especially in Hollywood, are wasting so much of their life and money, trying to defy the inevitable process of aging and some border on looking ridiculous.

[firelord5000]

Sweet, thx for helping me clear the stomach out Cloris.

[blaqntelligence]

You go girl!!!
She's beautiful!
I can only hope to have that much life and confidence at 80.

[Trueheart]

Most women in their 80's couldnt stand upright in those high heels, let alone toss off a margarita before the photo shoot. What a great old broad.

[Treehuggindirtworshiper]

Brava Ms Leachman! You are truely an inspiration!