Southern Charm star Kathryn Dennis says she is proud of her stretch marks

Reality TV star Kathryn Dennis shared a pinup photo to Instagram on Thursday.

The Southern Charm standout looked ready for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover as she made the most of her slender and toned figure while in a strappy gold bikini.

In her caption the 29-year-old, who used to be wed to her Southern Charm co-star Thomas Ravenel, said she was not ashamed of her stretch marks and was a ‘proud mom.’

Never looked better: Reality TV star Kathryn Dennis shared a pinup photo to Instagram on Thursday. The Southern Charm standout looked ready for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover as she made the most of her slender and toned figure while in a strappy gold bikini

‘Be proud of your stretch marks!! I hope I get more one day ☺️ #ProudMommy #iamnotashamed,’ said the beauty.

Though the blonde siren insisted she had stretch marks, it was hard to see them. Only on closer inspection could some marks be seen on her hips.

Meanwhile, the mother of two has been having a hard time with her personal life. 

In mid March Dennis proclaimed her joy at being a mom. The star, who temporarily lost custody of her kids, is currently having supervised visits and took to Instagram to share a smiling snap alongside her daughter Kensie, six. 

A closer look: Though the blonde siren insisted she had stretch marks, it was hard to see them. Only on closer inspection could some marks be seen on her hips

A closer look: Though the blonde siren insisted she had stretch marks, it was hard to see them. Only on closer inspection could some marks be seen on her hips

In early march an attorney for Kathryn’s ex Ravenel confirmed to People that he had temporarily regained primary custody of their children while his ex would have supervised daytime visits on the weekends. 

‘Of all the names I’ve been called, Mommy is my favorite,’ Dennis gushed on social media.

The Bravo star uploaded a selfie to her grid with her daughter Kenzie. Both mom and child smiled broadly in the image with the gradeschooler smushing her cheeks together in jest. 

Her post comes after it was revealed that her ex husband filed to request Kathryn have supervised visitation if the two kids they share.

Focusing on the positive: After temporarily losing custody of her two children, Dennis proclaimed her joy at being a mom in a new Instagram post with her daughter Kenzie

Focusing on the positive: After temporarily losing custody of her two children, Dennis proclaimed her joy at being a mom in a new Instagram post with her daughter Kenzie

New arrangement: Earlier this week an attorney for Kathryn's ex Thomas Ravenel confirmed to People that he had temporarily regained primary custody of their children while his ex would have supervised daytime visits on the weekends

New arrangement: Earlier this week an attorney for Kathryn’s ex Thomas Ravenel confirmed to People that he had temporarily regained primary custody of their children while his ex would have supervised daytime visits on the weekends

In a statement given to People, Ravenel’s lawyer confirmed the new custody deal but declined to disclose the circumstances that led to the change.

‘I can confirm the information released last week that Ms. Dennis currently has weekend, daytime supervised visitation with the parties’ minor children and that Mr. Ravenel plans to relocate with the children to Aiken, South Carolina this summer,’ Ravenel’s attorney said.

‘Due to the sensitive nature of the issues involved, all documents in this case have been sealed, meaning the public cannot access them, and neither Mr. Ravenel, Ms. Dennis, nor their respective attorneys are permitted to release them to third parties,’ the statement continued. 

Better terms? In November, Dennis said they had come to a co-parenting arrangement that worked for both of them; seen in 2019

Better terms? In November, Dennis said they had come to a co-parenting arrangement that worked for both of them; seen in 2019

‘As such, and in keeping with the spirit of the protective order, I will not go into detail regarding the circumstances that necessitated the changes to the parties’ custodial arrangement.’ 

Dennis and Ravenel previously shared joint custody of their children, and the arrangement worked well for the exes, according to the Southern Charm star. 

‘We actually have a great coparenting relationship,’ she told Us Weekly in November 2019.

‘It’s good for him, it’s good for me. We’re moving forward, which is the first time I’ve said that in a long time and it feels good.’

The positive words strikes a contrast to their otherwise ugly custody battle, with Ravenel accusing Dennis of being addicted to prescription medications and marijuana, among other allegations. Dennis has denied the accusations.

Ravenel and Dennis first began dating in 2013 before splitting up for good in 2016. 

Nowadays they both have moved on romantically.   

Ravenel has since welcomed another child, a baby boy named Jonathan Jackson, with Heather Mascoe. The couple subsequently became engaged.

Meanwhile, Dennis has begun a relationship with Chleb Ravenell.