Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale hits back at 'ridiculous' nude photo leak after her iCloud was hacked

PRETTY Little Liars actress Lucy Hale has hit back at the hackers who leaked private pictures from her phone.

The defiant star told those responsible to "kiss [her] a**" in an unapologetic statement which she released on social media.

The note read: "Well, I wasn’t going to comment on something so ridiculous, but since 2017 is gonna be all about speaking my truth… I’m going to say something.

She continued: "Once again, a woman in the public eye was violated, stolen from and her private life and body were exposed for anyone to see.

"I will not apologise for living my life and having a personal life that is all mine. It’s truly unfortunate that being exposed in this way is allowed. Thank you for all the sweet, supportive messages I’ve been receiving.

"It was a much-needed reminder that I’m surrounded by so much love. I appreciate you all very much."

She concluded: "And to whoever did this… kiss my a**.”

Nude images of the 27-year-old leaked on Wednesday and the star has threatened the site which published the images with legal action.

According to TMZ, Lucy's lawyers told the site: "Lucy owns the pictures and insists they were meant for a friend, but someone hacked into her phone."

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