Coco Austin has been turning heads, breaking necks, and leaving little to the imagination for decades. And at 45, the model and perennial internet conversation starter proves she’s still got the goods—and the guts—to flaunt it.
On Wednesday, Austin set Instagram ablaze, both literally and figuratively, when she dropped a series of scorching beachside snaps rocking a flame-print “micro thong” bikini. The first shot? A full-bodied declaration of confidence, with Coco serving up a peachy rear view against the sunlit shore. The follow-up? A cheeky (pun intended) showcase of the fiery print, complete with a matching red drink in hand. Because coordination is key.
“Been reppin’ the micro thong bikini since the 90s… It’s the only way to tan☀️,” she captioned, sending her fanbase into a frenzy of flame emojis and emphatic praise. One particularly smitten follower summed it up: “Still the baddest ❤️🙌.”
Ice-T Claps Back While Coco Basks
While the internet did its usual song and dance—half swooning, half scandalized—Austin and her legendary other half, Ice-T, were too busy vacationing to care. The rap icon-turned-television fixture shared a family beach moment featuring the couple and their 10-year-old daughter, Chanel. As Ice and his little girl cooled off under the shade, Coco, ever the sun worshipper, got down to business in her barely-there bikini.
“Us right now,” Ice-T wrote. “While people go back and forth about our parenting… It’s so Obvious we look like we give a F… Have a nice day! 👍 #TheIceFamily”
Coco and Chanel: Matching, Unbothered, and Viral as Ever
Austin and Chanel have been twinning in bikinis for years, much to the internet’s delight—and occasional outrage. In 2024, the mother-daughter duo rocked matching glittery two-pieces with hot pink accents, complete with identical braided hairstyles. One particular shot, featuring Coco in her signature squat pose with Chanel perched on her knee, sparked debate, with some critics calling it “hella weird.”
But for every naysayer, there was a supporter ready to shut it down. “Honestly LOVED that picture of you squatting with her pretty much sitting on your lap,” one fan fired back. “That just shows that you can still be you even with a child.”
And being unapologetically her is exactly what Coco Austin does best. Micro thong and all.
Last modified: February 24, 2025
