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GAINING WEIGHT IS “NOT THAT DIFFICULT” FOR RUSSELL CROWE

Every time we see a photo of Russell Crowe plumped up to play Roger Ailes in Showtime’s The Loudest Voice, we wonder how much is padding and how much is actual weight gain. Judging by his neck, Russell appears to have loaded on as much weight as he did for Body of Lies (63 lbs) – he says gaining is easy – he just stops being active and eats whatever he wants. But LOSING all those pounds must be painful! Aren’t there any already hefty actors who would love to play these roles? We’re guessing they aren’t famous “enough.” Russell says he was in the makeup chair for five hours for this transformation, but we suspect most of that was for his character’s receding hairline…

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CELINE DION DOESN’T CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT HER STYLE

Celine Dion spent a week in Paris filming L’Oreal ads and every day was a fashion show when she walked out of her hotel. Paparazzi waited for her daily, and to say the least, some of her outfits were more successful than others. This yellow plastic dress and wool jacket combo is one of the better examples. Celine shrugged off the critics : “You can’t please everyone. I now have the opportunity to wear haute couture and the things make me feel beautiful and strong.” Meanwhile her fans became alarmed because they think she is losing too much weight.

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JONAH HILL’S NEW LOOK: HOT OR SUPERBAD?

You can’t tell by the way he’s dressed, but Jonah Hill, 34, is in a good place right now. His weight fluctuations are legendary, but he’s currently enjoying a slim look that enables him to shop at places like Balenciaga. More important, he’s has written and directed his first film, Mid90s, about a bunch of skateboarders hanging out in the 90’s. We are fascinated by the sudden abundance of brand spanking new tattoos on his arms, so deliberately displayed by his athletic tank top. Men’s magazines have actually started documenting his questionable street style and he looks happier than ever!

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KAIA GERBER : CAN A MODEL BE TOO THIN?

She only started modeling a year or so ago, but Kaia Gerber, 16, has been losing weight very quickly. Her teenage fans are alarmed and buzzing that she’s anorexic. Ironically, Kaia’s mother Cindy Crawford was always celebrated as a model with a little meat on her bones – and very sexy in a swimsuit. Maybe Kaia has been influenced by the slightly older models she works with who smoke cigarettes instead of eating…

Above, Kaia picking up some “groceries” in Malibu

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CHER DOESN’T HAVE TO DIET – SHE JUST GETS TALLER!

You gotta give Cher some credit – she figured out a whole new way to feel thinner without giving up ice cream or the other yummy desserts she loves. She lies about her HEIGHT! Back in the 1970’s Cher admitted to being 5’6” and she still towered over her husband Sonny Bono. In the eighties she claimed to be ALMOST 5’8”, and currently she insists she is officially 5’9”. Having been to her yard sale years ago, we KNOW she is 5’5” to 5’6” at the MOST. (We tried on her clothes!) Cher figures that if she is 5’9,” she can eat more and whatever she weighs (135 lbs?) looks like LESS because she’s tall. Above, the Mamma Mia star is enjoying ice cream in St Tropez, and of course she looks great, height notwithstanding…

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CHRISSY METZ: “I HAVE A FIT, HEALTHY BODY”

It’s common knowledge that when Chrissy Metz signed her contract to appear on ”This is Us” she had a weight loss clause. Producers wanted her character on the show to document her struggle while losing weight. Chrissy agreed – she welcomed the motivation. To everyone’s surprise, however, she lost control and gradually GAINED weight during the series. Now she’s defending her weight gain, insisting that she’s never been healthier. We think she’s in overwhelming DENIAL…

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JOHN GOODMAN IS TWO THIRDS OF THE MAN HE USED TO BE

Nice to see that John Goodman is keeping off the 100 plus pounds he’s lost since the original Roseanne series went off the air. His character Dan Conner is a much healthier looking person now – because John not only walks more, but he works out, gave up alcohol and sticks to a Mediterranean diet. (We remember years ago when John would check into a hotel somewhere and binge – just drink all day and night and order pizzas.) His new look hasn’t impaired the show at all, and Roseanne is looking more glamorous this time around also…

Top photo: John Goodman on a hot day in New York
Bottom photo: John on the original Roseanne

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KANYE WEST IS EATING FOR TWO

Granted, Kanye and Kim are expecting their surrogate baby to be born any day now, but he’s evidently been celebrating in advance. He’s wearing oversize baggy XXL clothes these days because it’s easy to layer and disguise one’s size in the winter. No sleek workout wear for HIM. Kanye shouldn’t forget that he IS a clothing designer and has an image to maintain. Coincidentally, or not, he’s smiling a lot more lately, so maybe eating more agrees with him.

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SUDDENLY CHRISTIAN BALE IS ALMOST INVISIBLE

Former Vice President Dick Cheney was probably very flattered when he heard that Christian Bale was playing him in the film “Backseat,” but he might not be quite so thrilled when he sees the film. The handsome actor gained a whole lot of weight and he has an unflattering hairstyle. The movie is now in post production but Christian can’t start losing the weight until they are certain there won’t be any reshoots. Meanwhile he’s enjoying the anonymity of an ordinary schlub from the midwest. He’s not buying any nice large size clothing so he can go anywhere without being noticed. It must be odd NOT to have women staring at him and doors opening…

(Above Christian in New York in camo pants)

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