Like us mere mortals, celebrities are also prone to giving into their vices and indulging in decadent binges. Thankfully, they’re human too and can’t avoid piling on the pounds. And despite around-the-clock fitness trainers and personal chefs these celebs couldn’t avoid the paparazzi either.
Click through our gallery of the biggest celebrity slimdowns to see which celebs went from flab to fab…
Which celeb do you think has had the most drastic change in appearance?
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly has openly admitted to battling eating disorders and low self-esteem due to her fluctuating weight.
Kelly Osbourne
Having struggled with her weight throughout her life, Kelly finally managed to slim down to a size she was happy with. Let’s hope she can keep it up!
Britney Spears
Brit gained more than a few extra kilos during a period of excessive drinking, eating (Maccas, anyone?), and partying.
Britney Spears
After some time (and a stint in rehab), Ms Spears managed to get back into shape and back onto the top of the charts.
Nicole Richie
The ex-wild child paid for her partying, unhealthy ways and heroine addiction by packing on the pounds back in the early-2000’s.
Nicole Richie
These days, the mum of two has cleaned up her act and, after a stint of looking way too skinny, is looking healthier than ever.
Drew Carey
The funnyman and TV host was always been a bit on the larger side…
Drew Carey
…Until last year when he decided to increase his exercise regime and only eat healthily. His hard work sure paid off!
Jessica Simpson
Apart from her…erm…ditzy behaviour, Jess is also notorious for her fluctuating weight and tendency for a fuller figure.
Jessica Simpson
She’s also known for her ability to snap back to skinny just as quickly as she can put on weight. Personally, we think she looks great either way!
Christina Aguilera
After her ‘Dirrty’ days, Xtina went from skeletal and bony, to full-figured and curvaceous.
Christina Aguilera
2010 saw Christina finding a happy medium between the two by training regularly and adopting a healthier diet.
Renee Zelwegger
Renee had to indulge in doughnuts and fries to get into character for ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’…
Renee Zelwegger
…And she had to work just as hard to shed the weight, with daily two-hour gym visits.
Seth Rogen
Back in 2007, the ‘Knocked Up’ star was known for being the ‘big guy who was really funny’.
Seth Rogen
As his star has risen in Hollywood, so has the need for him to get into shape. Let’s hope he’s still just as funny.
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Khourtney Kardashian
The oldest Kardashian sister increased her curve-factor during her pregnancy with her first child.
Khourtney Kardashian
Never one to be outdone, Khourt soon lost the 40 pregnancy pounds (and them some). Give the girl a burger!
Oprah
Even Oprah isn’t immune to frequently putting on a few extra kilos and having unwanted bulges.
Oprah
Luckily for her, she has the persistence (and diet!) to make sure it’s not long before she’s back to looking her best.
Kate Hudson
The usually slim star gained a lot of baby-weight during her pregnancy in 2004.
Kate Hudson
It didn’t take her long to regain her slender figure and drop the extra 60 pounds she gained (it sure helps to have two personal trainers around).
Matthew Perry
The ‘Friends’ star’s weight would often fluctuate due to his battle with addiction to prescription pills.
Matthew Perry
These days, Matthew has kicked his wayward ways and has managed to maintain a healthy weight.
Kate Winslet
The buxom beauty had always been proud of her curves, speaking out against stars that set a bad example with their skeletal figures.
Kate Winslet
Looks like Kate is starting to go down the ‘too skinny’ route herself. She might have to start taking her own advice…
Christina Ricci
The early years of the millennium saw a fuller-figured (and questionably dressed) Christina taking to the red carpet.
Christina Ricci
10 years later and Christina is looking more svelte, more toned, and way more in tune with what’s in fashion.
Salma Hayek
The Latin beauty has always been proud to show off her full and curvy figure…
Salma Hayek
…though these days, her waistline is slimmer and her cheekbones are more pronounced. Good to see her boobs haven’t lost an ounce!
Tobey Maguire
Once filming for Spiderman 2 had finished, Tobey ditched the intense training sessions and healthy diet, and opted for a more err…cuddly physique.
Tobey Maguire
It didn’t take long for Tobey to realise the error of his ways and get back into shape.
