Lucy Hale won't be silenced.  The Pretty Little Liars star took to Twitter to address recently leaked nude photos that were stolen from her phone and published online.  "Once again, a woman in the public eye was violated, stolen from and her private life and body were exposed for anyone to see," Hale wrote on Thursday. "I will not apologize 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."  EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Hale Is 'Thrilled' to Host 'New Year's Rockin' Eve', Reveals Her Personal 2017 Goals!  The 27-year-old actress went on to thank fans for their support, and finished up with a stern message directed at "whoever" is responsible for the photo leak.  "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," Hale wrote adding, "And to whoever did this...kiss my a**."  MORE: Lucy Hale Fires Back Against Report Claiming She and Her Boyfriend Anthony Kalabretta Called It Quits  Beyond publicly addressing the matter, Hale could be taking legal action against the site, Celeb Jihad, for publishing the images. According to TMZ , Hale's attorney, Marty Singer, sent a stern letter to the site demanding that the images be removed.  Hale is the latest among a string of celebrities who have been hacked for their personal photos including Scarlett Johansson, Gabrielle Union, Kate Upton, and Leslie Jones.  WATCH: Lucy Hale Assures 'Pretty Little Liars' Fans That Finale Will Have 'Happy Moments'  PHOTOS: Lucy Hale through the years  Lucy Hale through the years  Lucy Hale through the years  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 15: Actress Lucy Hale hosts the Blowpro launch at Lord & Taylor on January 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Lord & Taylor)  TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Actress Lucy Hale attends her launch of BlowPro at Hudson's Bay on January 18, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)  THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0401 -- Pictured: (l-r) Actress Lucy Hale during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on January 15, 2016 -- (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 12: Lucy Hale seen at the ABC Studio on January 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 12: Actress Lucy Hale arrived at the 'View' on January 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 11: Actress Lucy Hale is seen walking in Soho on January 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)  PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 09: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2016 Winter TCA Tour - Disney/ABC at Langham Hotel on January 9, 2016 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 11: Lucy Hale visits the SiriusXM Studios on January 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 06: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at People's Choice Awards 2016 at Microsoft Theater on January 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)  PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 09: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2016 Winter TCA Tour - Disney/ABC at Langham Hotel on January 9, 2016 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 06: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at People's Choice Awards 2016 at Microsoft Theater on January 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 11: Actress Lucy Hale attends PaleyFest New York 2015 for 'Pretty Little Liars' at The Paley Center for Media on October 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)  NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 09: Lucy Hale attends New York Comic-Con 2015 - Day 2 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on October 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)  WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE -- Pictured: Lucy Hale -- (Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)  NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Actress Lucy Hale attends ABC's '25 Days Of Christmas' Celebration at Cucina at Rockerfellar Center on December 7, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/FilmMagic)  STUDIO CITY, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Lucy Hale attends the T.J. Martell Foundation family day at CBS Studios on November 16, 2014 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)  INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 24: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)  CENTURY CITY, CA - AUGUST 9: Lucy Hale appears at The Hollister store at the Westfield mall to launch her first collection on August 9, 2014 in Century City, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)  SHERMAN OAKS, CA - JUNE 14: Lucy Hale joins American Rag for All Access Performance at Macy's on June 14, 2014 in Sherman Oaks, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)  LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 18: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 16: Lucy Hale attends the 2014 PaleyFest 'Pretty Little Liars' held at Dolby Theatre on March 16, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 08: Lucy Hale arrives at the The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre LA Live on January 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)  NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 06: Actress Lucy Hale attends the 47th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 6, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)  UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 11: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 11, 2013 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)  NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 02: Actress Lucy Hale attends ABC Family's '25 Days Of Christmas' Winter Wonderland Event at Rockefeller Center on December 2, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/WireImage)  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Actress Lucy Hale attends the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/AMA2012/Getty Images for AMA)  PRETTY LITTLE LIARS - Lucy Hale stars as Aria Montgomery on ABC Family's 'Pretty Little Liars.' (Photo by Andrew Eccles/ABC Family via Getty Images)  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Actress Lucy Hale attends the NYLON And Sony X Headphones September TV Issue Party at Mr. C Beverly Hills on September 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)  LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 29: Actress Lucy Hale arrives for the grand opening of Henri Bendel at the Fashion Show mall on August 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)  NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 19: Actress Lucy Hale attends the 2012 ABC Family Upfront at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on March 19, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)  LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the People's Choice Awards 2012 at Nokia Theatre LA Live on January 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)  NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: Actress Lucy Hale attends the 3rd Annual Kisses for the Troops at Military Island, Times Square on November 11, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)  PRETTY LITTLE LIARS - 'Blond Leading the Blind' - Love is a powerful motivator for Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer, especially if it means keeping their loved ones safe in 'Blond Leading the Blind,' an all new episode of ABC Family's hit original series 'Pretty Little Liars,' airing Monday, January 23rd (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT). (Photo by Eric McCandless/ABC Family via Getty Images) LUCY HALE  Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California.  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 24: Actress Lucy Hale arrives at the 36th Annual Gracie Awards Gala at The Beverly Hilton hotel on May 24, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)  (EXCLUSIVE, Premium Rates Apply) (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) (EXCLUSIVE) Actress Lucy Hale poses at P3R Publicity Offices on April 28, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.  BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 28: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) (EXCLUSIVE) Actress Lucy Hale poses at P3R Publicity Offices on April 28, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tiffany Rose/WireImage)  Actress Lucy Hale attends Disney ABC Television Group's 'Winter Press Tour' at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 10, 2011 in Pasadena, California.  NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Actress Lucy Hale attends ABC Family's Winter Wonderland at The Rock Center Cafe at Rockefeller Center on December 5, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)  PRETTY LITTLE LIARS - 'Pretty Little Liars' author Sara Shepard and the cast of the upcoming series were at Barnes & Noble to celebrate the 8th and final PLL book, Wanted. Sara read a short passage from the book and signed books with the cast for fans. (Photo by Rick Rowell/ABC Family via Getty Images) LUCY HALE  LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Actress Lucy Kate Hale attends the Dior Beauty Starlet Brunch at Tavern LA on November 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Donato Sardella/WireImage)  HOLLYWOOD - JULY 18: Actress Lucy Hale attends the CW/CBS/Showtime/CBS Television TCA party at Boulevard3 on July 18, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)  HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 25, 2007: Actress Lucy Hale attends the Los Angeles premiere of Rogue Pictures' 'Balls Of Fury' at The Egyptian Theater on August 25, 2007 in Hollywood, California . (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/WireImage) *** Local Caption ***  BIONIC WOMAN -- Season 1 -- Pictured: Lucy Kate Hale as Becca Sommers (Photo by Mitchell Haaseth/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)  Lucy Hale (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
The 'Pretty Little Liars' star responded to the nude photo leak with a stern warning to whomever hacked her phone.