Elle Macpherson proves she's still The Body at 43

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Two decades after Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson earned her title as 'The Body' with a racy appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated, the mother-of-two has made it clear she has no intention of letting her title slip.

The 43-year-old glamour showed off her toned physique during a visit to her home country as she took to the water to try her hand at surfing.

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Orange crush: Elle prepares to put her body to the test on a long board

The single star spent time on her own before later meeting up with a small group of friends during the summer getaway.

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Model behaviour: Elle puts her catwalk strut on show along the shore line

Macpherson, who was reportedly celibate for almost two years following her split from millionaire playboy Arki Busson, has revealed she has trouble landing a date.

She has said: "I just don't get men hitting on me."

"I'm a hopeless flirt. I'll go up to a guy and say, 'I think you are so beautiful,' but it just doesn't work."

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Water babe: the 43-year-old hits the surf to try her hand at catching waves

Her former partner 43-year-old Arki Busson, with whom she has two sons, was recently photographed with Hollywood actress Uma Thurman, fuelling speculation the pair are dating.

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Body of work: supermodel Elle Macpherson hits the beach during a visit to Australia

The model, who has forged a successful career as a businesswoman with her own lingerie line, is in Australia ahead to star in photoshoot for fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar.

Summer lovin': the mother of two works on her tan

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