What the heck is going on in Hollywood these days?! I suppose the phenomenon of scary-looking celebrities is nothing new but it definitely seems like male actors have gained the most weight. Yeah, you heard that right -- men. It seems as though our favorite leading ladies have kept their appearances under control, and now it's the men who believe they're totally invincible and don't have to eat healthy or go to the gym. A few of these superstars are also pretty notorious for having bad attitudes and being difficult to work with. Talk about karma, if you ask us. Here are 14 celebs who have unfortunately really left themselves go in recent years. You're bound to find some of your favorites on this list and are definitely in for a shock, so be prepared to have your heart sink.
14 Vince Vaughn
It seems like only yesterday that the squirrely guy in Wedding Crashers stole our hearts with his creative quips and hilarious rants. But it doesn’t quite feel the same coming from a chubby guy this time around. Fortunately, he still has some time to get back into shape and reclaim his golden days. Besides, I’m sure we can all say that we’ve had our moments when we look in the mirror and notice an unfortunate change. The only difference being, we’re commoners who aren’t thrown into the limelight and judged by the whole world on a daily basis.
13 Matthew Perry
The Friends star has had a notoriously difficult time with his alcoholism in the past, and for that, I should probably go easy on him. Alcohol has a lot of sugar in it, which has probably been a contributing factor to his weight gain. Thankfully, Matty can only go up from here. Lately he's been co-starring on the TV version of The Odd Couple.
12 Chevy Chase
It seems as though all the years of crazy road trips and fast food pit stops have finally caught up with Clark Griswold. Yes, he’s older but that’s even more of a reason to stay in tip top shape. His health depends on it. The poor guy could have aged alongside the likes of George Clooney and could have definitely been a Hollywood hunk in his older age. Although it’s really not too late. He still has potential to get his weight under control before all of the sexy grandpa roles dry up.
11 Janet Jackson
I’ve really been rooting for Janet ever since those early 2000 photos of her looking shockingly overweight. Although she’s looking much better these days, she’s far from being out of the woods. Of course, no one expects her to look exactly how she did during her glory days, but, come on Janet, you’re no stranger to healthy eating. Her ultimate weakness (caramel apples) are possibly to blame but the notorious yo-yo dieter is apparently aware of her downfalls as she always lands magazine covers and interviews after a dramatic transformation. Maybe she’s smarter than we all give her credit for! Nothing says “come back” better than a hot new body.
10 Edward Furlong
This guy could be such a Hollywood hunk right now. I honestly don’t even remember how he went from that cute kid in Terminator to teenage dreamboat in Detroit Rock City to…. that chubby has-been who used to be good looking. Okay, that was mean, but it’s because I care and this guy really has potential! All this kid needs is a kick in the pants and he could land some serious hunk roles. Come on, Eddie Boy, give yourself six months of hard-core healthy eating and gym time and you'll be on your way to a lucrative career in Hollywood. There’s still time for you.
9 Kelly Clarkson
Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. Having children is really no excuse anymore - not that it ever should have been in the first place. To see a young mom blow up like this is simply devastating. As you approach your 40s, it gets harder to lose weight and Kelly is setting herself up for failure in the long run. Plus, she’s a role model to many young fans. Setting an unhealthy example is exactly what the U.S. doesn't need more of - there's enough obesity infiltrating the nation as it is.
8 Russel Crowe
What happened to that sexy hunk in Gladiator?! Well, he is no more. Apparently all the, ahem, stress and aggressiveness got to him and his gym life suffered miserably. You know what they say, when stuck-up stars are on their high horse thinking their poop don’t stink, that’s when their weight blows up to insane proportions. Wait - that’s a saying, right?! Regardless, it’s sad to see aging stars forget what got them to where they are - their crazy hot bodies.
7 Christina Aguilera
Once a tiny beauty with a hot bod, Miz Aguilera has ballooned into a chubby has-been who’s only recent claim to fame is begging up and coming talent to join her never-promising team on The Voice. From spitting gum into a crowd of adoring fans to even being known for calling other celebrities “fat”, this declining superstar has definitely carved herself a deserving spot on this list. Once celebs get too cocky in the spotlight, that’s when the downfall begins.
6 Daryl Hannah
It seems like it was only yesterday when this bad girl was battling Beatrix Kiddo in Kill Bill. These days, it’s kind of hard to pinpoint what really went wrong. Possibly a mixture of slight weight gain, semi-bad fillers/plastic surgery, and not-so-graceful aging. Whatever the cause, this unfortunate case really shocked me. I mean, where did she go after Kill Bill? Into hiding? I’m not quite sure if she’s able to make a comeback. She definitely won’t land any roles in action films unless she’s the protagonist’s parent or mentor who’s living vicariously through the main character.
5 Axl Rose
How HOT was Axl Rose?! I mean, he was the quintessential rock and roll god that every groupie and teenage girl wanted to bang. Now, he’s a “fat bastard” (courtesy of Slash’s brother) who’s desperate to reclaim his former glory days by doing reunion concerts for anyone who will have him. I typically root for celebs who have simply gained weight but the 80s are gone dude, just fade into obscurity while you still have a shred of dignity left...
4 Rob Kardashian
To his credit, he’s getting his weight under control but he was pretty far gone there for a while. Plus, his selfish and whiney attitude isn’t helping his case. Exercise takes dedication and if he doesn’t have the motivation to get his professional life in order, it’s no surprise that he let his weight get entirely out of control. Sadly, it does say a lot about the lack of respect he has for his family when they’ve been trying for years to help but he only responds when a new lady comes into his life. Nevertheless, weight loss in any capacity is positive so I genuinely hope that this productive path continues in the long run.
3 Mariah Carey
From refusing to sing to a terminally ill child because it’s “too early” in the morning to firing nannies because her kids are too close to them, this is one celebrity who kind of had this problem coming. The pop superstar has had a notoriously difficult time keeping her weight under control and is even known to go into hiding when she’s at her worst, which secretly makes me squeal with glee. Maybe once she starts a healthier daily regimen (it’s well known in Hollywood that she stays awake for days on end) she will lose the ‘tude and be rested enough to drop unwanted poundage!
2 Donatella Versace
This former beauty was truly stunning... and then, BAM: plastic surgery nightmare. This really does show that the more money you have, the more opportunities there are to physically ruin yourself. Is there ever going to be an end to her visits to the doctor? When does one realize that enough is enough? Although we may never have the answers to these endless questions that arise when discussing former beauties, we can learn from their mistakes at least.
1 Lil' Kim
Oh boy. This is one of the more unfortunate cases. Lil’ Kim had such potential to age gracefully but as many Hollywood women typically tend to do, she abused plastic surgery. Like, really abused it. Not only that but what happened to her perfectly svelte figure? Remember that totally hot “Hard Core” poster of Lil’ Kim squatting down in leopard fur that every guy in the 90s had hanging on their wall? Well, that image will forever remain a memory since the former rap superstar clearly botched any chance of reclaiming her glory days, which is a total disappointment since I was really hoping for a comeback.
sources: Rantlifestyle.com, Totalbeauty.com
