Halle Berry goes nude at 50 in new photo: 'No fear'

May 17 (UPI) -- Halle Berry was feeling fearless when she posted a nude photo this week.

The 50-year-old actress shared a strategically-shot naked picture with her 1.5 million followers Tuesday on Instagram.

"I'll tell you what freedom is to me. No fear. #NinaSimone," she quoted late singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone in the caption.

Berry's post received over 91,000 likes and many compliments in the comments.

"Beautiful pic! Freedom is being willing and able to face your fears and overcome them," one fan wrote.

"Hate it or love it - not many women can do this at 50 (even in Hollywood) and walk away with compliments!" another added.

Berry had shared a video of herself diving naked into a pool following the Academy Awards in February. She previously said in an interview with USA Today that she embraces being 50 years old.

"I feel great," the star declared. "I've never been defined by a number or my age. And I've never felt better."

"This whole year is going to be about 50," she added. "My Instagram is going to be blown up with what 50 looks like, feels like, thinks like. It's going to be a '50 year' for me and I cannot wait."

Berry will next star in the thriller Kidnap, which opens in theaters Aug. 4. She is also slated for the action movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle with Colin Firth and the romance film Kings with Daniel Craig.