She shot to fame in the girl group Bardot over two decades ago before swapping the spotlight for a quiet career in interior design.
And now Belinda Chapple has revealed one of the biggest regrets from her time as a celebrity.
In an emotional Instagram post, the 47-year-old shared a heartbreaking secret behind a nude photoshoot she did for the art magazine Black + White in 2001.
Belinda Chapple (pictured) shared a heartbreaking secret behind a nude photoshoot she did for the art magazine Black + White in 2001
'Like a very bold, brave, carefree excited 26 year old I jumped at the chance,' she shared.
'Today looking back at these photos 20 years later I marvel at this young lady as I am pretty sure I wouldn't have the guts to do this today.
'And it's not because my body has changed. It's more that my mindset and boundaries have changed.'
The former songstress said that the photos were 'wonderful to have', she said that they were 'also a harsh reminder' of the body issues she suffered in her 20s and 30s.
Belinda said that she 'starved herself' before stripping down for the racy cover
'I remember starving myself before this shoot. Not healthy at all,' she said.
'My poor little body was not getting the nutrients it really needed,' she continued.
'It is one regret I do have that I was not kinder to my younger body and that I had not reached out for support at the time.'
She finished: 'It's amazing how we grow and evolve as humans. Always remember to be kind to your body. Give it a nurturing hug.'
The former songstress said that the photos were 'wonderful to have', she said that they were 'also a harsh reminder' of the body issues she suffered in her 20s and 30s. Pictured in 2005
Belinda recently teamed up with Paramount+ to produce a drama series loosely inspired by her time in Bardot.
The series, titled Paper Dolls, will document the rise of a fictional, manufactured pop group called Indigo.
Ainslie Clouston, who is the show's creator, said of the series: 'We are so thrilled to bring the very exciting story of Paper Dolls to life. We can't wait to unleash the glitter, grit, and all things pop-stardom from the year 2000 back on to screens.'
Belinda shot to fame in Bardot. Pictured are Katie Underwood, Sally Polihronas, Sophie Monk, Tiffani Wood and Belinda Chapple in Bardot in 2001
Filming on the Paper Dolls will begin in Sydney later this year, with the series set to hit TV screens in 2023.
Bardot, consisting of members Katie Underwood, Sally Polihronas, Sophie Monk, Tiffani Wood and Belinda Chapple, was the biggest girl band in Australia after forming on Popstars in 1999.
Despite having success with hit singles such as Poison, the group fell apart after just a few years and disbanded in early 2002.
Belinda recently teamed up with Paramount+ to produce a drama series loosely inspired by her time in Bardot
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