Stars' Dramatic Weight Changes: Healthy?
While filming "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" back in 2004, shown at left, actress
Angelina Jolie hadn't yet fully realized the toll family life might
take on her figure. This half of Brangelina was looking about half her
former size last fall, seen at right returning to her New York hotel,
Sept. 29, 2007. Jolie's frail legs looked barely able to get her up the
stairs. However, Jolie's figure seems to have gained a few curves, fueling recent rumors that the actress is pregnant for a second time.
Bouncing between torn slip dresses and Versace gowns, and a range of body types, rocker Courtney Love has been quite the attention-grabbing chameleon since her arrival on the grunge scene in the 90's. However, her recent, severe weight loss is raising concern over what look the musician seems to be going for now. As Love gears up to release her second solo album, "Nobody's Daughter," let's hope that the stress isn't taking a serious toll on her health.
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Actress Courteney Cox was always known as the frailest "Friend" of the bunch, and the Hollywood mom has sported healthy curves since the birth of her daughter Coco in 2004. The feminine figure came in handy when she took on the role of a sexy tabloid magazine editor in the TV series "Dirt," which she also produces. But photos taken earlier this month show the former sitcom star's frame in a shrunken state. Meanwhile, British mag Grazia reported that the star has dropped two dress sizes in recent months. The second season of "Dirt" premieres at the beginning of March.
Paris Hilton's younger sister Nicky may share her slim genetic disposition, but recent pictures show that Nicky seems to have shrunk to an even skinnier state. While out and about shopping in Beverly Hills, Nicky's shorts revealed stick-thin legs Feb. 28, right, compared to the fashion designer's relatively meatier gams in summer 2007, left.
Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger has had her ups and downs in the weight department. The star packed on the pounds to play the bumbling British 30-something Bridget Jones not once, but twice, pictured at left at the Oscars in 2004. Zellweger has remarked on how difficult it was to live like her character, both the lonely lifestyle and the extra 20 pounds, and doesn't know whether she can take on the role for a third time. A third time may be difficult for the shrinking star, who revealed a seemingly diminished figure at the Oscars Feb. 24, 2008.
American audiences only recently were introduced to reality TV star Jordan, whose real name is Katie Price, on the E! reality show "Katie and Peter," starring the British glamour model and husband Peter Andre. The lingerie model has been in the British spotlight for a decade and her buxom figure (thanks to a little plastic surgery) has helped her reach Pamela-Anderson-like fame in England. The star, who has leveraged her notoriety to become a celebrity businesswoman with a line of branded products, recently downgraded the size of her chest in another round of plastic surgery. However, after looking quite frail at a book signing for "Jordan: Pushed to the Limit" Feb. 27, it would appear as if the Brit tabloid queen has downgraded her figure as well.
No doubt, many of Jenna Jameson's fans know her for her body. But in Malibu, Calif., Aug. 13, 2007, the porn star's profitable assets appeared diminutive. Rumor had it that stress surrounding Jameson's divorce from fellow porn star Jay Grdina in early 2007 sparked her dramatic weight loss. Jameson also confirmed in August 2007 that she had her breast implants removed and was exiting the adult film business.
At the start of 2007, pop star Britney Spears was still carrying around a little baby weight on her way to the dance studio, at left, in Hollywood, Calif., Jan. 27, 2007. Spears emerged from rehab in a remarkably healthier body. At right, she heads to the same studio in Hollywood, Millenium, four months later, April 23, 2007. Spears clearly shed some pounds, without looking like a skeleton.
Kate Bosworth's sudden weight loss in 2006 provoked much speculation in the celebrity gossip world. However, Bosworth, at left, outside "The Late Show With David Letterman," June 29, 2006, never admitted to an eating disorder. Bosworth apparently realized how frail her figure was and added a little extra weight. At right, she attends a Food Bank of New York dinner in 2007.
Since singer Carrie Underwood was named the next "American Idol," at left on May 25, 2006, the star clearly has been hitting the gym. Her new svelte look may have more edge, but was she really that plump before? Apparently Underwood must have thought so, considering her new (and improved?) body. At right, she performs at the 2007 CMT Music Awards, April 16, 2007.
Former supermodel and TV personality Tyra Banks continues to argue that women shouldn't obsess about their figure flaws. Banks reacted to tabloid criticism that she was piling on the pounds by mocking an unflattering photo of herself on her show, at right. At 5 foot, 10 inches, Banks recently said that even at a low weight of 124, she was told by her agency to lose 10 pounds during the height of her modelling career, at left.
