17 Celebrities Who Ditched Diets and Made Us Admire Them Even More
People
08/02/2021

Celebrities are under the constant pressure of having to look perfect. But these famous women proved that being super skinny doesn’t necessarily mean looking your best. Instead of counting calories, they chose to embrace their healthy weight, and we can’t help but applaud them for setting the right example.
We at Bright Side chose 17 celebrities who look healthier, happier, and even more irresistible after they gained a few pounds.
1. Paris Hilton
2. Hilary Duff
3. Theodora Richards
4. Keira Knightley
5. Lindsay Lohan
6. LeAnn Rimes
7. Lara Flynn Boyle
8. Denise Richards
9. Tori Spelling
10. Bridget Malcolm
11. Selma Blair
12. Nicole Richie
13. Tyra Banks
14. Mila Kunis
15. Anne Hathaway
16. Rihanna
17. Celine Dion
Whose transformation impressed you the most?
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