Kate Beckinsale has displayed a deep love for animals over the years, particularly on social media when it comes to doting on her many pets or caring for stray foxes.
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In the actress' most recent social post, however, she reflected on one of them potentially and comically turning on her.
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She shared a photograph of herself standing outside her home in a pair of tiny high-waisted white frilly shorts and a light orange bikini top.
Not only did the outfit showcase her toned abs, it gave fans a peek at her incredible and seemingly endless legs, topped off with a pair of sky-high heels and a green cardigan.
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"He'll never find me here," she quipped in her caption, seemingly alluding to the stuffed lion sitting on her couch that poked out of one of the windows behind her, one that many of her fans almost didn't see.
Her fans quickly began laughing along with her as one even commented: "Who? The lion? Lol," and another wrote: "You're the best account on Insta!!"
© Photo: InstagramKate's legs stole the show as she pretended to hide from her stuffed lion
A third said: "I found Kate's legs!!" with a fourth also joking: "One of the downsides of a wild lion in your house."
However, when it comes to the live pets in her home, Kate loves nothing more than to celebrate them or have them match with her in wild get-ups and costumes.
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Such was the case during a recent birthday celebration for her dog Myf, who received not only a serenade from the star and her friends, but also a little cake.
Kate wore a casual white tee with a brown cardigan and cut-off denim short shorts, pairing it with her signature heeled combat boots.
The actress celebrated her pup's birthday
Myf, meanwhile, was adorned in a white dress with what looked like a little tulle skirt as he bobbed in the Underworld star's arms and enjoyed his celebration.
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