Travolta, Allen -- The Real "Skinny"


John Travolta strips down to his bathing suit during the filming of his latest flick -- and the results aren't pretty.

The star -- whose bod is far from his ripped self in "Staying Alive" more than 20 years ago -- was in New Mexico filming the aptly named "Wild Hogs," about a group of suburban biker wannabes.

In one scene, Travolta and co-stars William H. Macy, Tim Allen, and Martin Lawrence go skinny-dipping in a local watering hole, only to be confronted by a naked gay man who tries to entice them into a game of marco polo.

Travolta isn't the only member of the cast who looks like he could use a Bally's membership -- check out Allen and Lawrence.


Of the four stars, Macy's physique is the stand out -- a good thing given the star's near-nude appearance during the shoot.




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1. Wow! Maybe the guys were supposed to be heavier/out of shape for the movie? Maybe?

Posted at 12:37PM on Jul 26th 2006 by EasyMac

2. come on people, when people get older they gain wieght it's pure fact. Sure they could be in slightly better shape, but if you want eye candy go look at some the younger men in Hollywood, they wouldn't disappoint.

Posted at 12:55PM on Jul 26th 2006 by blahblahblah

3. I could care less if actors and actresses are physically fit to the max. Yes their appearance is not what it should be for people that are in the spotlight most of the time but give them a break. They look much better than most late 30's-40's men. It's terrible how people are attacked so often for how unfit they are or if they are too thin. Besides...they are probably supposed to be playing suburban family type characters who in the real world probably don't always have time to get to the gym either....

Posted at 1:01PM on Jul 26th 2006 by I am a meat popsicle

4. John needs Kirstie Alley to the rescue. It'll be neat-they can both appear on Orpah in November. Kirstie in a bikini and John in a speedo. I hope it is well publiSIZED when it is going to be on so I can skip it! I think I will be at a happy hour at a bar that serves deep fried foods. TB

Posted at 1:01PM on Jul 26th 2006 by TIna R.

5. I'd take any one of these men any day of the week just as they are. They're real, act their age, don't get themselves cut up to look better or dump their spouses for younger women, all seem to have a great sense of humor, are nice guys and have passed the test of time in their careers and popularity.

Posted at 1:06PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Suzie

6. Ok people, get with it. When people get older their bodies don't always look like they do 20-30 years ago. Things tend to "drop" considerably. Unless, of course, you're vain like most of Hollywood today and spend all of your dough on plastic surgery to look younger which just makes them look more fake anyway.

So they're famous people with normal bodies. Big shocker there!

Posted at 1:09PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Erika

7. Ladies and gentlemen some of you have already hit the point dead on the nail. The movie portrays these actors as 'wanna be bikers' Now the stereotypical biker at that age is slightly overweight and not in good shape like some of the younger bikers. I happen to know quite a few of them since I was born into a biker family. The stars will not look like that very shortly as they will indeed go back to their regular schedule of gym and excersize. Anyone remember the movie that a famous female actress had to pound on the weight for her role? News nowadays is overreaching and highly laughable. It was for the movie and the TMZ staff are just doing it for a possible reaction from us. Don't bother getting riled up.

Posted at 1:19PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Serena

8. I think it comes with the age. Im not what I use to be and Im older now. I exercise everyday and have since I was 12 and I am not or never have been perfect. I actually am afraid to stop exercising for fear there is more that could happen to my already not so great body!

Posted at 1:20PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Valerie Grant

9. And the point of these pictorial comparisons is......what?

We seem to delight in the downfall of those we raise up, even aging actors who share the same biology as we do. They eat, drink, shit, cry, sleep and breathe the same way we do, so why are they so special or exemplary?

Why don't the reporters and editors in this fine establishment show their photos of themselves, and their parents from 10 to 15 years ago. I'd like to see if age has caught up to them. As a reporter myself, I cringe at the thought that the staff of TMZ have to hide behind their computers and notebooks simply to feel powerful over those we CHOOSE to put on a pedestal.

My question to the TMZ staff is...is this the job you dreamed about when you went through journalism school...or did you actually go to school? Doesn't take much of a brain to specialize in useless, pointless and space-taking gossip. Try looking for a story with a little more meat and inspiration on how to be a good human. Then you might be able to leave this trashy employer and make a real living.



Posted at 1:21PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Goddess

10. I don't care! I have loved John Travolta from the first moment I laid eyes on him as a rambunctious 4 year-old taken to see a movie I had no business being at (Grease) and I always will! He's still dreamy to me...;-)

Posted at 1:22PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Rhedde

11. Well of course they're not all in as good of shape. Theyre all over 40!!!!!! I dont think any of them look bad at all.
And to compare John Travolta to a picture 20 years ago.......... and Tim Allen doesnt even look that bad.
Its not like their comparing it to a picture 2 years ago and there is a drastic change.
Kind of a pointless story to me.

Posted at 1:24PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Amanda

12. Could these guys wives, just tell them the truth. And to keep their shirts on. For God's sake!

Posted at 1:32PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Jeane

13. John Travolta is so much more than a body!!!! I,for one consider him to be one of the most beautiful men that has ever lived! In so many ways!!!

Posted at 1:49PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Selena Pierce

14. Is that like Jerry Garcia behind William H. Macy?

Posted at 1:51PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Courtney

15. Hmmm..Travolta has man boobs :-) I am thinking they all had to gain weight for the role except for Macy who needs to spend just a little time in the tanning booth! :-) I agree with Selena..Travolta is still good looking, and I add that Allen and Lawrence are still funny and Macy a good actor!!!

Posted at 1:57PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Vicky

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