You just need your eyes in order to be able to tell a celebrity has put on weight, but what if you could know the exact number? When celebrities pack on weight and never return to their former glory, many people are left wondering how big they truly are. Whether it's for a role or it has to do with personal struggles, there are tons of Hollywood stars that gained massive amounts of baggage and couldn't shed the pounds. They're human beings just like us, but with more pressure mounting on them with the public eye stalking their daily lives, everyone is aware when one of them becomes totally bigger than their normal selves. What's stopping them from exercising and losing all that they gained? Some of the reasons might utterly shock you. The worst part is, your favorite celebrities are likely to suffer the same fate. Here are 15 celebrities that gained too much weight and couldn't lose it.
15 Mariah Carey: Old Self Lost Forever
No one even remembers Mariah being this thin, it was so long ago. She weighs nearly 160 pounds nowadays. A woman with curves and a little extra weight is sexy, but what if it threatens your health? Why couldn't Mariah lose the weight she gained? The rich and famous have so many health experts and trainers at their disposal, it simply makes zero sense that she wouldn't find the help she needs. After she had her baby, she discovered she had gained seventy pounds, and she was never able to lose it. Essentially, her thin figure is lost forever. The sassy woman knows how to work what she's got, so at least she has that going for her, but she must see the photos of how she use to look and weep. Once you have a baby, you might as well say goodbye to your body, and that's exactly what Mariah did. She's been open with the media about trying diets in order to shed those pounds, but it's obvious to everyone that it hasn't worked. She'll never be able to lose the pounds.
14 Christina Aguilera: She Wasn't Always So Curvy
She use to be a twig! It's difficult to believe she used to be this tiny, especially since she's such a diva. You almost associate her personality with her curves, but once upon a time, she didn't have any. Shocking? Words fail to summarize how unrecognizable she once was. While the debate over which Christina looked better can wage on, there's no doubt about the fact that that weight is sticking around for the long haul. It's an especially hard pill to swallow, but she'll have to get it down, because there is no magic little pill that'll make those pounds go away. Allegedly, it only took her three months to transform from the first picture to the second. What in her life possibly could have happened to instigate such a dramatic change? She's still undeniably beautiful, but it doesn't look like she'll ever regain her willowy appearance from before.
13 John Travolta: The Older You Get, Who Cares
Where'd that delicious hunk go? He packed on the burger and fries and he couldn't wear them off. You might have once dreamt about him in all his handsome glory, but it's time to purge that image from your head. Why did John Travolta gain so much weight? Obviously, he stopped caring the older he grew. When your looks begin to fade, there isn't much point in maintaining that muscular body, is there? According to him there isn't, because he stopped working out and enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake way more often than he should of. Literally, he became grease. Talk about taking your work seriously. Nowadays, instead of acting, his latest form of art is eating cheeseburgers. We share that dream with you, John. We just don't want a side of that body with it. Oh well, he was too old to continue fantasizing about anyways, but if you ever need a celebrity fast food date, you know who to call.
12 Lady Gaga: Loves Every Inch Of It
She has no shame showing off her fuller figure. As a celebrity that has always advocated for acceptance of all shapes and sizes of bodies, are we really that surprised she put on at least thirty pounds? Lady Gaga doesn't care, because she just wants everyone to know that she's still beautiful with all that extra cushin' on her thighs. The problem is that it shows she hasn't been treating her body in a healthy way. If she isn't looking after herself now, it's going to be impossible for her to shed those pounds as she ages. She's only going to continue to grow and not in the way we like. We'll accept her no matter how she looks, as long as she's secure in her own skin... but how long will she feel comfortable with all that extra weight bringing her down? Without motivation to lose the weight, Lady Gaga is never going to be able to regain her slim body. Gaining so much weight so swiftly only ever ends in disaster.
11 Britney Spears: Face Still Perfect
Daisy dukes won't fit her frame the way they used to. The rolls just end up spilling over, creating a not so appealing muffin top. She maintains her youth by keeping the wrinkles far away from her face and keeping that hair luscious and voluminous, but her body is betraying her. Ever since Britney began gaining weight a couple years ago, she hasn't been able to lose it. Your metabolism slows down as you age, so she's battling an unforgiving fight with time. Apparently she's been freaking out about the pictures the paparazzi have been taking of her rolls, and we can understand why. The tabloids will publish those images for months, until the entire world believes what they see. If you fall out of shape, it can be challenging to return your body to its former state, and Britney has proven that by being unable to slim down.
10 Oprah Winfrey: One Step Back...
She always seems to get rid of thirty pounds, only to gain forty back. It's an endless cycle that goes to show she'll never be able to keep the pounds off. Her inner beauty outshines her weight, luckily, but we're worried about your health, Oprah! Her body changes like the seasons, toned and healthy in the summer, and a little heavier in the winter. Someone needs to tell her to keep the summer bod all season long! Oprah continuously gains too much weight and is unable to keep it permanently off her. She's advocated for numerous weight loss programs, but if you spear headed a weight loss company, would you let her be the face of it? You would just be proving that your program does absolutely nothing. Sorry Oprah, you're beautiful, but your struggle to keep the weight off is tragic. At least her gorgeous soul over powers her physical struggles, and everyone should have sympathy for how hard her weight problem has been for her.
9 Jessica Simpson: The Yo-Yo Effect
This must be one of the most astounding celebrity transformations of all time... and not in a good way. The evolution of her body has been shocking, and it's yo-yo'ed excessively over the past decade. She's unrecognizable. A lot of it has to do with pregnancy weight that was almost impossible to shed. Many people have questioned her about her struggles with her weight, and she has openly said that "I've been every size." Unfortunately, it's the XXL size that seems to stick. She has embraced how her weight has effected her life, however, because she has made sure her fashion line includes all sizes, especially plus ones. All women should feel comfortable and included regardless of their size, right? It's too bad that Jessica has never been able to return to the bombshell figure she once flaunted, but she looks happy in her new careless appearance, right? Keep working it, Jessica.
8 Arnold Schwarzenegger: His Old Bod WON'T Be Back
A true fall from grace is displayed in this sickening photo. A man famed for his massive body and muscles has become nothing more than the average man. Sure, we guess we understand that he was too busy being a Governor to hit the gym, but how could he let himself go so far? He totally terminated those pecs into man boobs. People figured that he would forever be one of the biggest body builders around, especially since he bombarded everyone with his work out routines. A bit of a hypocrite are we now, Arnold? We know that he can't shed the pounds because no one would try harder to rid himself of fat than the Arnold Schwarzenegger. Unfortunately, that mass is stuck to him like crazy glue, and it's obvious he won't be able to regain his former glory. It's time for him to ride off into the sunset of oblivion because of how he looks.
7 Mischa Barton: There's No Winning
Once considered an 'it' girl, her partying lead to life style changes she couldn't shake. Once as tiny as a twig, she's now packing on extra weight that makes her look totally out of shape. Her beauty remains unaltered, however, we have to wonder why she couldn't work off those problem pounds. She has been open about how the media has portrayed her weight, saying that everyone says she's either sick because she's too thin, or sick because she's too big. It's true - female celebrities have to deal with the media constantly critiquing their physical appearance. If they're feeling a little bloated one day, everyone will start buzzing that they have a baby bump, when in fact it's only a stomach. Well, it's definitely not a baby, but that stomach stuck around for Mischa. At least it can keep her company while she looks for other acting jobs.
6 Kirstie Alley: Plain Old Schlumpy
When she stepped on a scale, she literally started screaming. That's how much weight she had gained, which you can see from the pictures above. They look like two completely different people! She had gained eighty three pounds. How much did she weigh in the photo to the left? Two hundred and thirty eight pounds. She opened up about the shocking weight gain, telling People magazine that "I was so much more disgusting than I thought!" That's a harsh thought to have about yourself, and in theory, maybe it would help you find the motivation to kick your butt into shape. Unfortunately, she's never been able to return to the slim bod she once had. How did she gain so much weight? She summed it up to Chinese food and paste caked in butter. That is not a pretty picture, and Kristie knows it, because she referred to her figure as "schlumpy".
5 Keely Shaye Smith: Husband Is Down With The Curves
While her husband has publicly stated he wants his wife to keep the curves, the rest of the population might not be so fond. She looks beautiful regardless of her size, but what about her health? Obesity is a horrible disease plaguing America, and does Keely really want to be its next victim? It looks like she's ripe for the picking. While the extra pounds have definitely increased the density of her melons, that isn't always a good thing. Why hasn't Keely been able to shed the weight? There's always speculations about obesity being a genetic disorder, which would make it next to impossible for her to return to her thin form. Look how tiny she once was! That dress truly showed off her little waste, but that is obviously a thing of the past. Oh well, it happens with age, but it's shameful that she gained too much weight and couldn't lose it.
4 Brendan Fraser: Not Just For A Movie
He was a little too happy to gain weight for a movie role. He was also too happy to maintain that plump weight. When all you have to do to keep your body at its current state is eat burgers and chocolate cake, it's not hard to make that decision, even if it's the wrong one. It's been rumored that his love of pizza is making it excessively hard for him to slim down. While he has expressed a desire to lose the weight he gained for Furry Vengeance, it's impossible to not look at the before and after photos without your jaw dropping. Once a toned, young man, with a body that showed he was beyond fit, he now more closely resembles a slug than his former figure. It's inevitable with age, but we wish it wasn't that way. It's very uninspiring to see athletic gods succumb to the allure of too many tacos.
3 Jennifer Aniston: Ex Troubles
Is that a double chin? For someone that has regularly defied the laws of time and ageing, it's about time she came back down to earth and started looking like a human being... but why gain so much weight? Rumors have been spinning that she's gained over fifty pounds. It gets worse - when Brad and Angelina split, Jennifer's name was thrust into the spotlight to add to drama, and apparently it took a terrible toll on the once trim actress. Overeating ensued to deal with the stress, creating a mess she won't be able to lose. She's been gaining some weight for some time, making it evident she is struggling to work off the extra baggage, but it looks like she isn't done piling it on. Stress weight is some of the hardest weight to lose, so we feel for you Jennifer, but don't let this take over your life. We hope she finds a way to be the skinny goddess she once was, regardless of Brad Pitt's marital status.
2 Charlize Theron: Deeper Issues
She has been so dedicated to her career that she has willingly gained weight for a role multiple times. The problem is, she isn't just gaining the weight for a role anymore, it's actually here to stay. While it might look like she's just wearing baggy clothes in the after photo, the before photo reveals she was once one of the skinniest women in Hollywood. Mental illness has played a part in it, which is heart breaking, and we should have total sympathy for her. After packing it for her role in Tully, she began to feel sick and never really recovered from the harsh impact it had on her body. Eventually, it becomes impossible to work off the extra poundage. She has opened up about how challenging it is to gain and lose weight now for roles, compared to when she was younger. It's time to say farewell to the willowy model she once was.
1 Russell Crow: Just How It Is
Another man that has beefed up for roles, and struggled to return to form. It looks like it's a fact of life at this point, that these older actors and actresses really shouldn't sacrifice their health for a job! A lot of it has to do with his latest film, where he starred opposite of Ryan Gosling. He wanted to appear as the exact opposite of his co-star, and he definitely did a fantastic job. Can you imagine the horror of a fat Ryan Gosling? Millions of girls around the world would faint. He claims he's been able to lose some of the weight he's gained, but he's having a tough time clawing his way back from the depths of obesity. We wish him well on his journey, but it's a shame that he's packed on the pounds when he use to be such a looker. Perhaps now he's learned his lesson to stay away from roles that ask you to be unhealthy.
