Britney Spears has surprised everyone by appearing nude on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar (in a style similar to Demi Moore’s famous Vanity Fair cover). The fact that she has decided to bare it all was not the surprise. Truthfully, she’s revealed about as much before, thanks to the semi-risque outfits of her past concerts and music videos.

The real shocker was that she actually looked good!

With dark hair and subtle makeup, she looks like an entirely new person. The Harper’s cover shows Britney in a completely different way than we’ve come to think of her lately. Instead of a young, white trash, basketcase… Brit looks sophisticated and beautiful. One might even say she’s “glowing”.

After all she’s been through lately - doubts about her parenting skills, marital problems with husband Kevin Federline, a decrease in income, endless rumors - even Britney’s critics will be refreshed to see how relaxed and happy she seems in the cover photo.

If only she’d considered this look for her Dateline interview.