Singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has made a bold statement by posing completely nude for a daring magazine cover, just days after opening up about painful struggles in her marriage to footballer Andre Gray.
Nude Photoshoot Follows Personal Revelations
The former Little Mix star, 34, left nothing to the imagination in a sensational shoot for Defined Magazine. In one striking image, she wore nothing but a pair of black leather-look gloves and high-toed shoes, carefully protecting her modesty. Another saw her in a completely sheer polka-dot gown, offering a seductive gaze to the camera.
This confident display comes shortly after she candidly discussed her three-year marriage to Andre Gray on Paloma Faith's Mad Sad Bad podcast. Leigh-Anne revealed she felt "heartbroken" and betrayed, stating they went through a "weird time" during which he "hurt" her and she "lost trust".
Rebuilding Trust and Therapy
The couple, who share two children, faced significant challenges. Andre Gray, who plays as a centre-forward for Fatih Karagümrük, moved abroad to play for Aris Thessaloniki in Greece. Leigh-Anne said this period led him to realise he was being "selfish".
Andre subsequently sought therapy in an effort to change and save their relationship. "I think that person has to want to change and he did," Leigh-Anne told the podcast. She emphasised that for a relationship to recover, the other person must "do the work", which he did by attending therapy.
A New Chapter: Solo Career and Independence
Alongside addressing her personal life, Leigh-Anne used the magazine feature to discuss her professional journey. She has parted ways with Warner Music, claiming the label had no money to release her record, and is now building towards releasing her debut solo album independently.
"The process of going solo, then going independent, then doing all of that whilst being a mum – it's kind of wild," she explained. She described feeling "amazing" now that she can release an album exactly as she wants it.
Reflecting on the music industry's darker side, she quoted a lyric from her upcoming work: "Living my dream in a nightmare". She added this line tells of how "toxic" and "brutal" the industry can be, often chewing up and spitting out artists.
Leigh-Anne also revealed she has created an alter ego for her new music, a "younger version" of herself, similar to Beyoncé's Sasha Fierce. This new chapter marks a significant shift for the singer, who has built up her resilience since Little Mix.
