‘Charles in Charge’s Nicole Eggert Called ‘Goddess’ By Fan after Weight Loss & Scott Baio Drama

• "Charles in Charge" and "Baywatch" star Nicole Eggert showed her slimmer look at 51 after weight loss.
• The actress opened up about being weight-shamed in the past and her daughter's reaction to it.
• Eggert also went through a legal dispute with her former co-star Scott Baio.

Best known for her roles in "Charles in Charge" and Baywatch," Nicole Eggert rose to fame in the 1980s after people watched her on their TV screens and liked her performances.

Years later, the 51-year-old actress posted a selfie on her Instagram profile, rocking a blonde hairstyle and a pair of oversized leopard-print eyeglasses. Her June 2023 post grabbed the attention of her fans, who were compelled to share their feelings in the comments section.

In her Instagram bio, the "Baywatch" star describes herself as a "proud mama" and often shares photos of her family.

Her recent post garnered over 1400 likes and heartfelt comments from fans, who were delighted to see her on their phone screens. "You are a gorgeous Goddess!" one fan said.

"You sure are a gorgeous woman, Nicole," another netizen said. Meanwhile, others told the actress how "beautiful" she looked in the photo. Most of the comments under her post reflected how much people loved her.

"Such a beautiful pic of an amazing woman!" a fan wrote after seeing the actress' photo, where she was wearing a blue jacket and a no-makeup look. Several people left similar comments under the Instagram post.

Years after enjoying her newfound fame back in the day, Eggert reportedly went bankrupt. She also struggled with her weight. Now, the actress spends time raising her two children, Dilyn and Keegan.

Why Did the Actress Gain Weight and How Did She Lose It?

Eggert had her first child, Dilyn, in 1998 with her ex-boyfriend, Justin Herwick. Years later, in 2011, she welcomed her second baby, Keegan, just six months before turning 40.

In an interview with People, Eggert opened up about her postpartum weight loss struggle after Keegan's birth. She recalled working out and maintaining a healthy diet but without any results to her weight. She consulted her doctor, who diagnosed her with a hormonal imbalance.

Soon, the paparazzi began following her wherever she went because they wanted to share her weight loss struggles with the world, but Dilyn did not like that. Eggert revealed:

"When the paparazzi would follow me and judge me, it really upset her."

What helped the actress lose weight was following a strict diet and working out under her trainer's supervision. She said she lost 35 pounds before she began shooting for the reality show, "Splash," which further helped her stay fit.

The mother of two had to perform dives during the show, which helped her lose weight and build muscles. "It did wonders for my body," she confessed while discussing the reality show.

Besides helping her lose weight, the 2013 reality show piqued her interest in sports, making her realize she "should have been an athlete."

Years later, Eggert shared a mirror selfie wearing a black shirt and no pants. Flaunting her toned legs in the photo, she shared that she does not "stress eat."

Recent photos of Eggert from outside her house in LA also showed her slim figure. She was seen cleaning her garage in a loose-fitted shirt and sweatpants paired with white sneakers. There were no signs of the distress she once went through after launching allegations against her former co-star, Scott Baio.

What Happened between Nicole Eggert and Scott Baio?

In 2018, Eggert made it to the news because of her claims regarding her former costar, Baio, who played "Charles" in their 1980s sitcom "Charles in Charge." The actress accused Baio of sexually abusing her during their time on the show.

Eggert claimed that she and Baio quickly became friends when they began shooting. She was 14 when the filming started and she alleged that Baio first touched her sexually when she was about to turn 15. Speaking about it on "Megyn Kelly Today," Eggert divulged:

"I was very young, and it was shocking. I had never experienced anything like that before, either."

According to the actress, her former co-star not only sexually abused her at his place, but even on the set of their sitcom. She said it happened "more than ten times" until she turned 16 and lost her virginity to him the following year.

In response to her allegations, Baio took to social media and declared Eggert was lying. He added that they did have sex, but it was consensual, and Eggert was 18.

Soon, the actress took the legal route. However, the Los Angeles County District Attorney refused to press charges against Baio due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

After the DA's decision, Baio took to his social media to address the issue, saying, "Nicole Eggert dedicated herself to destroying my reputation and harming my family, and she has failed."

He further added that Eggert had "harassed" the families his wife, Renee, had been helping through her charitable foundation. In April 2018, the actor shared how Eggert had allegedly "attacked" those people and said:

"There is no place for Nicole Eggert's malevolent hate, either online or elsewhere."

Baio also shared a YouTube video claiming Eggert's "story has completely changed" between 2013 and when she accused him of sexual abuse.