Now when you’re a Playboy bunny, everything is about looks. You’re photographed within an inch of your life, and the attention is all on how hot you are. Kendra Wilkinson, who became Hefner’s girlfriend in the infamous mansion, was the bombshell blonde that every bunny aspired to be. But for someone who’d spent her life in the limelight and was always complimented for her beauty, it would’ve been a hard pill to swallow when the pounds piled on.
The busty Wilkinson put on around 60 pounds whilst pregnant (which is totally normal and natural, of course!), but it felt disastrous for the Playboy bunny. Despite the rumors, Kendra didn’t undergo any plastic surgery – she lost the 55 pounds she wanted to, naturally. The lesson seems to be if you exercise and eat right, you’ll lose weight – funny how that happens!
Natalie Portman - 20 Pounds
Now when you start off slim, it’s pretty difficult to shed even more weight. But the best actors and actresses will go to the ends of the earth for a role. So the waif-like Portman lost 20 pounds for her role as a ballerina in "Black Swan." Intense movie, so it makes sense that Portman underwent such a transformation.
Her role as Nina Sayers won her much international acclaim, but it wasn’t without its trials. The demanding role saw Portman follow a whole foods diet and ridiculous workout routine so that she could achieve the specific look for the role. Ballerinas are usually exceptionally wiry and slim, and Portman certainly delivered!
Kim Kardashian - 70 Pounds
Arguably the most famous woman in the world, Kim Kardashian, was the woman who brought thick and curvy back. The reality TV star, model, and socialite (and actress...heh), is renowned for those killer curves and booty. But at one point, those curves got a little out of control.
"The Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star struggled with weight gain after giving birth to her first child, North. But luckily, being a celeb means you’ve got the means to hire the best in the business – so getting a PT and fixing up her cravings helped Kim to drop 70 pounds. Apparently, Atkins was the secret, folks. Get on it!
Zach Galifianakis - 50 Pounds
Now "The Hangover," which was one of those films that shot all its cast to superstardom, certainly didn’t leave Zach Galifianakis behind. Whilst he was shooting the film, he was a lot chubbier, but it seems that whilst he seemed comfortable in the role, it actually irked him.
So Galifianakis made it his mission to shed some pounds and implemented a new fitness program and diet! He quit alcohol and focused on being healthier, eventually dropping around 50 pounds! Up and onto less “fat-guy” roles.
Valerie Bertinelli - 47 Pounds
Rising to fame and household-name status during the 70s and 80s, next up is Valerie Bertinelli. The actress, who rose to prominence as the star of the popular sitcom "One Day at a Time," went kinda quiet after the show ended. Why? Well, we’re not so sure, but we are sure of one thing: she began to struggle with her weight.
The TV actress had a bit of a resurgence in the mid-2000s after becoming a spokesperson for the famous diet program, Jenny Craig. The program was a success for Bertinelli, who dropped around 50 pounds! Not bad at all. We’re sure she got some dollars out of it too!