Kim Kardashian has sparked fierce backlash after sharing a revealing new photoshoot featuring cross-adorned lingerie, with critics accusing the reality star of using a sacred Christian symbol as a fashion accessory.
The 44-year-old entrepreneur was flooded with criticism after posting a series of provocative photographs and a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, in which she posed topless on a bed wearing a black triangle bikini-style top embellished with crosses, layered cross necklaces, black shorts, and knee-high boots.
The controversy quickly unfolded in the comments section, where one follower bluntly urged the SKIMS founder to 'Take off that cross'.
Kardashian captioned the post simply: '2 am nyc time.'
While many admirers praised the glamorous shoot, much of the discussion centred on the prominent religious imagery incorporated into the revealing look.
Religious Imagery Sparks Backlash
The photos showed Kardashian reclining across a bed before removing the bikini-style top for several topless poses. A behind-the-scenes video, set to Aerosmith's Crazy, captured the television personality smiling, laughing, and striking a series of sultry poses during the late-night shoot.
However, it was the cross-adorned styling that generated the strongest reaction from some followers.
One commenter wrote: 'Please don't use crosses as a symbol for "fashion". It takes away from its meaning.'
Another added: 'Take off that cross.'
A third simply commented: 'Disrespect to the cross.'
The criticism focused on Kardashian's decision to feature crosses prominently throughout the revealing ensemble, with several followers objecting to the use of a symbol widely associated with Christianity.
Despite the backlash, many fans rushed to defend the reality star and praised the photos.
Jessica Simpson was among those showing support, writing: 'So good oh myyyyy.'
Another admirer commented: 'So hot.'
A third added: 'Kim as we know her! Gorge!'
Others also applauded the look, with one follower writing: 'Love this look', while another described Kardashian as 'the most beautiful woman in the entire world.'
The contrasting reactions quickly turned the comments section into a debate between those praising the fashion shoot and those criticising its use of religious symbol.
Fans Also Raise Concerns About Her Children
The criticism was not limited to Kardashian's styling choices.
Some followers also questioned how her four children might react to the revealing photographs in years to come.
One commenter wrote: 'Omg, can you imagine this being your mother. Those babies are going to see all of this one day.'
The remark prompted further discussion beneath the post, although many supporters continued to defend Kardashian and celebrate the glamorous aesthetic of the shoot.
The images and accompanying video continued attracting thousands of reactions after they were shared, with debate largely focusing on whether religious symbols should be incorporated into provocative fashion imagery.
Kardashian has not publicly responded to the criticism surrounding the post.
Although the photos received plenty of praise from fans and celebrity friends, the backlash over the prominent display of crosses became one of the dominant talking points surrounding the upload.
As the discussion continues online, the photoshoot has become the latest example of Kardashian's social media posts generating intense public reaction, with critics arguing that the religious symbolism overshadowed the fashion itself, while supporters remain focused on the bold styling and confident presentation.
