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Burt Reynolds Hated That Nude Bear Rug Photo Everyone Keeps Sharing

THE NAKED TRUTH

The story behind the historic bearskin rug shoot, Reynolds’ disdain for it later in life, and its 45-year legacy.

Kevin Fallon
Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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kevin.fallon@thedailybeast.com

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