Stars Battle The Bulge

1. Um~ and alot of people wonder why there is such a weight issue if Hollywood and all over the world? When these peoples weigh gain and weigh loss are all over the internet and will end up in a magazine, then they are scrutinized for being to skinny or to fat, hell I think I would end up with a eating disorder as well. Who cares if they gain weight, they will just join the rest of the world in being overweight. God, what has this world come to?

Posted at 9:35AM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Katherine

2. American's are overweight in general so it's no surprise some celebrities are getting fat as well. Look at Marlon Brando before he died he could have eaten John Travolta for lunch. The problem is, it's very unhealthy and has an impact on the healthcare system in general. I always hear the excuse that it’s a medical condition. Sorry I have a medical background and medical conditions that cause you to become fat are rare and would only account for under 3% of all of all the fat Americans. Also there is no such thing as "big boned", it just doesn't happen. People need to push away from the table and take a walk.

Posted at 11:14AM on Oct 22nd 2006 by pukingposh

3. It an AGE thing. Most people gain weight as they get older. Some do nod (lucky, lucky).

Posted at 6:25PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Joyce West

4. Hm he is ugly,,,where are the girls

Posted at 1:25PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by celebcorner

5. If the media would leave the celebrities alone and stop pestering them about how they look, whether it is too skinny or too fat, then maybe we would start to have some balance again. It is awful to see someone’s picture on the cover of a magazine in a bikini and the headline state that they must be pregnant because of a small bulge. New Flash!!! Not everyone is born with a flat stomach. I know lots of women who were genetically made up with a small bulge just below the waistline. I have struggled with mine my whole life, wondering why I can't get that flat stomach look like the models and such. I finally came to realize that everyone is made differently and while I have rock hard abs that little "bulge" is never going to go away. Maybe if we can get the media to focus on something else for a change the role models that our children are looking to will stop looking anorexic and everyone in general will start being and looking more healthy.

Posted at 2:41PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Amber

6. if isaih washington is so bad with a temper why do they not replace him with someone else. there are a lot of actors out there that would love to take his place. many actors would give everythng to do that part and get the money he makes. he should remember that when he went to the soup line.

Posted at 3:27PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by shelia hubbard

7. face it--people in the USA are lazy, and the food they eat is a disaster. Go out and buy yourself a fat calibration scale that tells you exactly what percent of body fat you have. I work hard to keep my fat percentage at 15 percent and go to the gym 5 days a week. Trust me its a great feeling to be proud of the way you look naked!

Posted at 2:57PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by hurricane andrew

8. John Travolta is a very kind human being. Before attacking him for what his exterior looks like between films, please take a minute to look up his charitable contributions all over the world. On one occasion he even loaded up his personal jet and flew needed supplies to earthquake victems. He makes many other contributions of signed memorabilia to organizations which help everyone from sick children to homeless shelters. He has employed his sister June to facilitate his charitable contributions. A man who has a kind heart and takes care of his family? To me this makes him a very beautiful person!!

Posted at 3:07PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by DL

9. Has it ever occured to anyone that celebrities get older just like everyone else? Often with age, comes a little extra weight. You compare these people to photos of themselves that were made as much as 20 years ago. Take a look in the mirror, do you look the same as you did 20 years ago? Probably not. As we age our bones change, our skin changes as do other things in our body. Not to mention the fact that you don't know what kind of health problems some of these people have had. Some of them may be on medications that cause weight gain. I personally know of several people in my live who have to take meds that cause this. And of course as women age, with menopause comes some weight gain. I'm not saying that the folks in the photos couldn't stand to take a little better care of themselves, but lighten up just a bit. They may be "celebrities" but it doesn't mean they are not human!

Posted at 3:24PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Venus

10. I thought that Travolta has the weight on him for a role. Isn't he playing the role that Divine had in the play Hairspray? Either way, he is a stunning man.

Posted at 3:35PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Kim

11. Why is anyone surprised that a celebrity would get fat? They've always had fat heads, now they have a body to match.

And if these celebrities really didn't want the media's interest, they'd all pack up and go and live in the suburbs.

Posted at 3:39PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Sharon

12. No matter how much weight Captain Kirk puts on, I will always be a devoted fan. Wouldn't miss Boston legal for all the skinny actors in Hollywood!

Posted at 4:19PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Margie

13. if you published a l960s photo of me as you did with travolta..and a current one you would see 30 extra pounds...i am a mom grandmom. teacher, church goer, charity donater, in other words what's my tonnage got to do with it?

Posted at 4:20PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by beth

14. John, i started a health and fitness website. You can even create your own web pages , blod, email, all kinds of stuff and it's free. Give it a try. I would love to have the after photos, when you get into shape!

Posted at 4:30PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Dave

15. As far as I'm concerned, there is only more to love with John Travolta. Big or svelte he'll always be sexy to me. Also, not far to use pics of these celebs 20-30 years ago. Which age comes wisdom and alittle weight. Thank God for the wisdom to realize that the little weight isn't worth obsessing over. You're welcome at my dinner table anytime, John!!

Posted at 4:37PM on Oct 22nd 2006 by Dawn