As a world renowned burlesque star, her curves are her trademark.
But Dita Von Teese was ordered to tone down her busty look for a guest appearance of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation after network executives branded her cleavage 'offensive'.
The 38-year-old was cast as an attractive teacher turned burlesque dancer with a fascination for forensics in an upcoming episode of the hit show.
It's a cover up: Burlesque star Dita Von Teese was told to tone down her busty look for an upcoming episode of CSI
Demure: Dita, who plays a school teacher by day and burlesque star by night, had to take her style 'down a notch'
In one scene she carried out one of her famous burlesque routines.
'There was a lot of network talk about my "offensive cleavage", which I found interesting considering how much blood and gore there is,' Dita says in an interview with America's TV Guide.
'We had to take it down a notch.'
But despite the criticism, Dita seemed happy with her performance.
Careful lighting: Network executives didn't want too much cleavage on show during her guest appearance
Who's that girl: In some scenes she is barely recognisable with no make up and her hair worn down
Usual attire: Dita performing in a burlesque show in Hollywood last month
'I think it is important to try new things and I hope my efforts come off well,' she said modestly.
'This was a much bigger role than I originally thought.
Wearing a casual trench coat and without her usual dramatic make up the actress looks almost unrecognisable when she initially appears in the episode as a demure and shy school teacher.
After receiving a tour of the Crime Scene Lab she takes a liking to Investigator Greg Sanders, played by Eric Szmanda.
As the pair become romantic, Greg is attempting to unravel the mystery behind a man who dies by electrocution.
Meanwhile, the stunning educator had more to her than meets the eye with a second job moonlighting as a burlesque performer named Rita Von Squeeze.
The star also plays her murdered grandmother Agnes La Plouffe in several flashbacks throughout the episode.
When discussing the on screen relationship with the beautiful actress Eric revealed that he took a major liking to the striking brunette.
'I was in love with her the minute I met her,' said the actor blushing.
The 35-year-old added: 'We're going to try shooting a kiss, and we'll see if it makes the cut.
'But there is an intimate encounter. I'm excited fans will finally delve into Greg's mysterious private world. This is by far the biggest episode I've ever had.'
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