The curvy British model-and-actress will pose for pictures for the adult magazine later this month. She is scheduled to travel to the Mediterranean for a two-day shoot with a top photographer, who is yet to be named. Kelly, 30, is believed to be looking forward to the shoot and hopes it will help boost her profile worldwide.

"This is a huge opportunity for Kelly who is without doubt one of the world`s most beautiful women," a source told British newspaper The Sun. "Playboy is an iconic publication which is known across the world as a sophisticated title. Kelly can`t wait as they are promising a very arty shoot. It`s a real honour to be asked to do Playboy as obviously they are very picky about who they want.

"And by the same token it`s a real coup for Playboy as there probably isn`t a red-blooded male who won`t be looking forward to the pictures."

It has been reported the images will appear in Playboy`s September or October issue.

Other stars to strip for the publication include Drew Barrymore, Pamela Anderson, Dannii Minogue and Kim Basinger.
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