Plus size celebrities

laurie479 · December 21st, 2009, 07:11 PM

Ok I didn't want to hijack Ty's movie thread, but it really got me thinking!!! There really aren't that many plus size female actresses/musicians out there....which one's can you come up with?

I googled and found this list of celebrities...looks like Mariah Carey is the heaviest of the bunch SMH!!! I am not even looking for 200 or 300lb celebrities...but comeon, Julia Roberts is an inch shorter than me and weighs 125lbs....I'd be ok with 160!
Actresses
Blake Lively, 5'9", 123 lbs.
Calista Flockhart, 5'6", 97 lbs.
Cameron Diaz, 5'9", 120 lbs.
Cate Blanchett, 5'8", 120 lbs.
Catherine Zeta Jones, 5'8", 130 lbs.
Drew Barrymore, 5'4", 125 lbs.
Eva Longoria, 5'2", 104 lbs.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 5'9", 112 lbs.
Hillary Duff, 5'1", 105 lbs
Jennifer Aniston, 5'6", 110 lbs.
Jessica Alba, 5'7", 118 lbs.
Jessica Biel, 5'8", 110 lbs.
Julia Roberts, 5'10", 125 lbs.
Kate Beckinsdale, 5'8", 115 lbs.
Kate Hudson, 5'6", 115 lbs.
Katie Holmes, 5'9", 118 lbs.
Kirsten Dunst, 5'4", 100 lbs.
Lindsay Lohan, 5'5", 105 lbs.
Meghan Fox, 5'6", 114 lbs.
Miley Cyrus, 5'4", 104 lbs.
Nicole Kidman, 5'10", 120 lbs.
Nicole Richie, 5'1", 98 lbs
Pam Anderson, 5'7", 105 lbs.
Paris Hilton, 5'9", 110 lbs.
Penelope Cruz, 5'6", 109 lbs.
Reese Witherspoon, 5'6", 122 lbs.
Salma Hayek, 5'2", 115 lbs.
Sandra Bullock, 5'8", 110 lbs.
Scarlett Johansson, 5'4", 115 lbs.
Models
Adriana Lima, 5'10", 112 lbs.
Gisele Bundchen, 5'11", 115 lbs.
Heidi Klum, 5'9", 120 lbs.
Kate Moss, 5'7", 105 lbs.
Naomi Campbell, 5'10", 110 lbs.
Musicians
Beyonce Knowles, 5'5", 130 lbs.
Britney Spears, 5'5", 105 lbs.
Carrie Underwood, 5'3", 110 lbs.
Christina Aguilera, 5'2", 100 lbs.
Faith Hill, 5'8", 120 lbs.
Fergie, 5'2", 105 lbs.
Gwen Stefani, 5'6", 115 lbs.
Jennifer Lopez, 5'6", 125 lbs.
Jessica Simpson, 5'2", 120 lbs.
Madonna, 5'4", 100 lbs.
Mariah Carey, 5'9", 140 lbs.
Shakira, 5'2", 105 lbs.
Taylor Swift, 5'10", 120 lbs

CTHye · December 21st, 2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by laurie479

Ok I didn't want to hijack Ty's movie thread, but it really got me thinking!!! There really aren't that many plus size female actresses/musicians out there....which one's can you come up with?

I googled and found this list of celebrities...looks like Mariah Carey is the heaviest of the bunch SMH!!! I am not even looking for 200 or 300lb celebrities...but comeon, Julia Roberts is an inch shorter than me and weighs 125lbs....I'd be ok with 160!
Actresses
Blake Lively, 5'9", 123 lbs.
Calista Flockhart, 5'6", 97 lbs.
Cameron Diaz, 5'9", 120 lbs.
Cate Blanchett, 5'8", 120 lbs.
Catherine Zeta Jones, 5'8", 130 lbs.
Drew Barrymore, 5'4", 125 lbs.
Eva Longoria, 5'2", 104 lbs.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 5'9", 112 lbs.
Hillary Duff, 5'1", 105 lbs
Jennifer Aniston, 5'6", 110 lbs.
Jessica Alba, 5'7", 118 lbs.
Jessica Biel, 5'8", 110 lbs.
Julia Roberts, 5'10", 125 lbs.
Kate Beckinsdale, 5'8", 115 lbs.
Kate Hudson, 5'6", 115 lbs.
Katie Holmes, 5'9", 118 lbs.
Kirsten Dunst, 5'4", 100 lbs.
Lindsay Lohan, 5'5", 105 lbs.
Meghan Fox, 5'6", 114 lbs.
Miley Cyrus, 5'4", 104 lbs.
Nicole Kidman, 5'10", 120 lbs.
Nicole Richie, 5'1", 98 lbs
Pam Anderson, 5'7", 105 lbs.
Paris Hilton, 5'9", 110 lbs.
Penelope Cruz, 5'6", 109 lbs.
Reese Witherspoon, 5'6", 122 lbs.
Salma Hayek, 5'2", 115 lbs.
Sandra Bullock, 5'8", 110 lbs.
Scarlett Johansson, 5'4", 115 lbs.
Models
Adriana Lima, 5'10", 112 lbs.
Gisele Bundchen, 5'11", 115 lbs.
Heidi Klum, 5'9", 120 lbs.
Kate Moss, 5'7", 105 lbs.
Naomi Campbell, 5'10", 110 lbs.
Musicians
Beyonce Knowles, 5'5", 130 lbs.
Britney Spears, 5'5", 105 lbs.
Carrie Underwood, 5'3", 110 lbs.
Christina Aguilera, 5'2", 100 lbs.
Faith Hill, 5'8", 120 lbs.
Fergie, 5'2", 105 lbs.
Gwen Stefani, 5'6", 115 lbs.
Jennifer Lopez, 5'6", 125 lbs.
Jessica Simpson, 5'2", 120 lbs.
Madonna, 5'4", 100 lbs.
Mariah Carey, 5'9", 140 lbs.
Shakira, 5'2", 105 lbs.
Taylor Swift, 5'10", 120 lbs

I just posted a reply to Ty's thread, which I will repeat here.
There are some very good and also very pretty plus sized actresses.
How about Kathleen Turner, Kathy Bates, Kathy Najimy, America Ferrara, Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray), and some singers like Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, to name a few.

Rated · December 22nd, 2009, 08:18 AM

Featured Celebrity BBW (more big beautiful women being added soon!)

Alexandra Beller - dancer

Alexandra Beller made a place for queen-sized dancers on the concert stage. Her own work blends theater and movement with astute choices and intense performances. Beller is a powerful and voluptuous mover. When she dances, you're bowled over because, while her anatomy leads you to expect an earth goddess - weighty and rooted - she's quick, light, and buoyant, with a mercurial liquidity in her joints.

Aretha Franklin - singer

"The Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin, is also renowned for her jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B and gospel. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Franklin #1 on its list of The Greatest Singers of All Time. In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Franklin has a total of 45 "Top 40" hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Aretha is also famous for her unique plus size fashions, in which she proudly displays her big beautiful womanly curves.

Barbara Brickner - plus size model

Barbara Brickner is a gorgeous, successful Size 14 plus size model with a determination to promote a healthful lifestyle and self-acceptance. With over 10 years in the modeling industry, she has worked with Macy's, Eddie Bauer, Lands End, Nordstrom and many more.

Basimah Dalal - plus size bellydancer

Basimah Dalal has been involved with Middle Eastern Dance since she was 17 years old. She was invited to join the Raqs el Sehr Shamal dance troupe in 2002, and dances solo at various venues. Currently, Basimah is offering beginning and intermediate classes via private or group lessons.

Camryn Manheim - actress

Camryn Manheim won an Emmy for her work on the tv show "The Practice" and exclaimed that "This is for all the fat girls!" She later wrote an autobiography titled "Wake Up, I'm Fat!". A one-woman show of the same name preceded the book. Manheim is an avid human rights activist with a focus on women's rights, fat acceptance, and gay rights. She has made contributions to a variety of charities, notably RAINN. Camryn is also involved with the charity Bet Tzedek Legal Services - The House of Justice, serving as a co-chair for their annual fundraiser, The Justice Ball. She has her own official website where she interacts with fans.

Cathryn Michael Murray - plus size model, actress

Cathryn Michael Murray is a well known model based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to modeling, Cathryn is studying Commercial Acting. She is also a singer, writer, motivational speaker, spokesm model, and promotional model. In 2008, she launched Sassy Sistah Magazine, an online webzine focusing on eliminating the labels placed on models in the industry.

This year's most popular Christmas Gift -- Pajamas! In sizes up to 3X.

Chassie Virginia Deitz - plus size model, actress

Chassie Virginia Deitz is a 2001 Graduate of Meredith College. Chassie is a Plus Size Model and National Beauty Queen. She holds a BA in Theatre and has been performing since age 3. She has been featured in numerous Pageant Publications and worked as a print and fashion model for several Plus Size Clothing companies, and in addition, has appeared in several commercials. Deitz is also a certified approved Miss America Pageant Judge. In 2008, Chassie was crowned National Miss Curves United States.

Chenese Lewis - plus size model and actress

Chenese Lewis was an actress on the first season of the BET series Hell Date and made history by being the first woman crowned Miss Plus America. In addition to being a model, she is a member of Hollywood NOW (National Organization for Women) and is the "Love Your Body" Committee Chairperson for the local chapter. Chenese is the host of "PLUS Model Radio", celebrating and inspiring the plus size fashion and plus size modeling industry.

Cheryl Haworth - Olympic weightlifter

Cheryl Haworth's accomplishments as an Olympic weightlifter for the United States include: Bronze Medalist in Olympic Games (2000), Olympic team member (2000, 2004, 2008), Junior World Champion (2001, 2002), Silver Medalist in Junior World Championships (1999), Pan Am Games Champion (1999), Goodwill Games Champion (2001), Bronze Medalist in World Weightlifting Championships (2005), and Senior National Champion (1998-2008).

Christina Schmidt - model and actress

Christina Schmidt became famous playing Terri MacGregor in "Degrassi: The Next Generation". She won the "Young Artist Award" for best supporting actress in 2005. As well as being a professional Actress, Schmidt is also a professional plus size model for Torrid plus size clothing store.

Crystal Aikin - singer

Crystal Aikin won on the first season of Sunday Best, BET's high-profile gospel American Idol-like competition show. Her prizes included a recording contract with Zomba Gospel, and Kirk Franklin producing her debut album. Since becoming a gospel singing sensation, Aikin has left her career as a registered nurse to pursue her music, although she misses patient care and sees it as a healing ministry that she'd like to return to someday. Crystal says she always knew she was going to do something for God, and followed her call to minister to the masses in song.

Crystal Renn - plus size model

Wearing a size 12, Crystal Renn enjoys a highly successful full-figure modeling career. In addition to being the only plus-size model to appear on a Harper's Bazaar cover, and appearing in four Vogue editions, Crystal also models for such plus-size clothing companies as Lane Bryant, Evans and Torrid. Crystal has also appeared on the runway for Vena Cava, Heatherette, and Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Dawn French - actress and comedian

Dawn French is considered one of funniest actors in British comedy. In a 2006 poll of 4,000 people, she was named as the most admired female celebrity amongst women in Britain. French has also won and been nominated for several notable awards, among them the British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actress and the BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Performance. Dawn is known for her plus size figure and for her efforts to promote the idea that "big" can be beautiful. She also has her own line of clothes, Sixteen47, taking its name from the fact that 47% of the British female population are at least a european size 16. Her mission is to produce plus size clothing that flatters full figured women.

Della Reese - actress, singer, plus-size clothing designer

Originally a gospel, then jazz singer, Della Reese is best-known as the actress who starred in the hit tv series Touched By An Angel. Reese is now an ordained minister and currently serves as the senior minister and founder of the Understanding Principles for Better Living Church. The ever-active Della is also a crusader against diabetes, and has her own plus size clothing line.

Elaine Miles - actress and dancer

Elaine Miles is a plus size actress best known for her role as Marilyn Whirlwind in the television series Northern Exposure. She gained respect in the Native American community because of it, and was named Native American Woman of the Year in 1993, and America's Celebrity Indian of the Year in 1995. Since Northern Exposure, Elaine has done tours with her dancing and was recently in the sci-fi movie Wyvernhad as Deputy Susie Barnes. She has also done an exercise video in response to the high diabetes rates among Native Americans.

Emme Aronson - model, writer, plus size clothing designer

Emme is a plus size model, and is largely recognized as a pioneering full-figure model. She was the first plus size model to reach supermodel status, and was twice named as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. Emme has a women's clothing line featuring sizes 2 thru 26. A 16-inch collectable plus size fashion doll, bearing Emme's name and likeness, represents a more realistic image of women as opposed to Barbie dolls. Sales of these Emme dolls generate funds to benefit body image and self esteem organizations.

Glamazons - plus size burlesque and cabaret dance group

Founded in 2001 by Meryl "Lady" Finger, the Glamazons include Candy Apple (Sandra May), Caramella (Laura Johnson), and Ginger Snap (Sarah Orr). The foursome clicked immediately and have an unbelievable dynamic, especially when it comes to tight harmonies and precision choreography. They have appeared at several famous nightclubs, including New York City's The Roxy, and on NBC's America's Got Talent. The Glamazons (Glamorous Amazons) are strong, sexy, plus size women who can sing anything from showtunes to hip hop.

Rated · December 22nd, 2009, 08:28 AM

	Nikki Blonsky
	Liza Snyder
	Marissa Jaret Winokur
	Jennifer Hudson
	Anthony Anderson
	Da Brat
	Queen Latifah
	Kirstie Alley
	Jared Lorenzen
	Brian Dunkleman
	William "Refridgerator" Perry
	Ralphie May
	Raven Symone
	Jordin Sparks
	Jennifer Coolidge
	America Ferrara
	Toccara Jones
	Kevin James
	Tina Yothers
	Dustin Diamond
	Ross Mathews
	Richard Karn
	Maureen McCormick
	Jerry Ferrara
	Daniel Baldwin
	Erin Moran
	Kim Coles
	Mablean Ephriam
	Sommore
	Christopher George Latore Wallace (Notorious BIG)
	Joseph R. Gannascoli
	Wendy Kaufman
	A.J. Benza
	Biz Markie
	Mia Tyler
	Willie Aames
	Erika Eleniak

Tygasm · December 22nd, 2009, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by laurie479

Ok I didn't want to hijack Ty's movie thread, but it really got me thinking!!! There really aren't that many plus size female actresses/musicians out there....which one's can you come up with?

I googled and found this list of celebrities...looks like Mariah Carey is the heaviest of the bunch SMH!!! I am not even looking for 200 or 300lb celebrities...but comeon, Julia Roberts is an inch shorter than me and weighs 125lbs....I'd be ok with 160!
Actresses
Blake Lively, 5'9", 123 lbs.
Calista Flockhart, 5'6", 97 lbs.
Cameron Diaz, 5'9", 120 lbs.
Cate Blanchett, 5'8", 120 lbs.
Catherine Zeta Jones, 5'8", 130 lbs.
Drew Barrymore, 5'4", 125 lbs.
Eva Longoria, 5'2", 104 lbs.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 5'9", 112 lbs.
Hillary Duff, 5'1", 105 lbs
Jennifer Aniston, 5'6", 110 lbs.
Jessica Alba, 5'7", 118 lbs.
Jessica Biel, 5'8", 110 lbs.
Julia Roberts, 5'10", 125 lbs.
Kate Beckinsdale, 5'8", 115 lbs.
Kate Hudson, 5'6", 115 lbs.
Katie Holmes, 5'9", 118 lbs.
Kirsten Dunst, 5'4", 100 lbs.
Lindsay Lohan, 5'5", 105 lbs.
Meghan Fox, 5'6", 114 lbs.
Miley Cyrus, 5'4", 104 lbs.
Nicole Kidman, 5'10", 120 lbs.
Nicole Richie, 5'1", 98 lbs
Pam Anderson, 5'7", 105 lbs.
Paris Hilton, 5'9", 110 lbs.
Penelope Cruz, 5'6", 109 lbs.
Reese Witherspoon, 5'6", 122 lbs.
Salma Hayek, 5'2", 115 lbs.
Sandra Bullock, 5'8", 110 lbs.
Scarlett Johansson, 5'4", 115 lbs.
Models
Adriana Lima, 5'10", 112 lbs.
Gisele Bundchen, 5'11", 115 lbs.
Heidi Klum, 5'9", 120 lbs.
Kate Moss, 5'7", 105 lbs.
Naomi Campbell, 5'10", 110 lbs.
Musicians
Beyonce Knowles, 5'5", 130 lbs.
Britney Spears, 5'5", 105 lbs.
Carrie Underwood, 5'3", 110 lbs.
Christina Aguilera, 5'2", 100 lbs.
Faith Hill, 5'8", 120 lbs.
Fergie, 5'2", 105 lbs.
Gwen Stefani, 5'6", 115 lbs.
Jennifer Lopez, 5'6", 125 lbs.
Jessica Simpson, 5'2", 120 lbs.
Madonna, 5'4", 100 lbs.
Mariah Carey, 5'9", 140 lbs.
Shakira, 5'2", 105 lbs.
Taylor Swift, 5'10", 120 lbs

Laurie,

They can gain lbs for the roll.

Case in point: Renée Zellweger (Bridget Jones' diary)

She gained and lost it all.

BigBadWolf · January 13th, 2010, 02:02 AM

I have to dispute some of the names on Rated's list.
For example:
Refrigerator Perry and Jared Lorenzen are both football players, so obviously they're big dudes. Sure Lorenzen is oversized for a quarterback, but Fridge was a D-Tackle. They're all huge. You might as well include Ted Washington, Vince Wilfork, and Albert Haynesworth on the list.

Jordin Sparks has trimmed down considerably since she won American Idol.
Conversely, Brian Dunkleman gained his weight after being fired from Idol (which means he was never Plus size and a celebrity at the same time.)

The same can be said for most of the Celebrity Fit Club contestants on the list, with the exception of Ross Matthews, who lost quite a bit of weight, and gained quite a bit of popularity thanks to CFC. (And I'm sorry, Wendy, the Snapple lady is NOT a celebrity)

Anyways, I think it's great you put Jerry Ferrara on the list. Fuckin' Turtle!

December 21st, 2009, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
laurie479 ~RazzleDazzle~ Posts: 888 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 25 Thanked 54 Times in 30 Posts My Mood:	Plus size celebrities Ok I didn't want to hijack Ty's movie thread, but it really got me thinking!!! There really aren't that many plus size female actresses/musicians out there....which one's can you come up with? I googled and found this list of celebrities...looks like Mariah Carey is the heaviest of the bunch SMH!!! I am not even looking for 200 or 300lb celebrities...but comeon, Julia Roberts is an inch shorter than me and weighs 125lbs....I'd be ok with 160! Actresses Blake Lively, 5'9", 123 lbs. Calista Flockhart, 5'6", 97 lbs. Cameron Diaz, 5'9", 120 lbs. Cate Blanchett, 5'8", 120 lbs. Catherine Zeta Jones, 5'8", 130 lbs. Drew Barrymore, 5'4", 125 lbs. Eva Longoria, 5'2", 104 lbs. Gwyneth Paltrow, 5'9", 112 lbs. Hillary Duff, 5'1", 105 lbs Jennifer Aniston, 5'6", 110 lbs. Jessica Alba, 5'7", 118 lbs. Jessica Biel, 5'8", 110 lbs. Julia Roberts, 5'10", 125 lbs. Kate Beckinsdale, 5'8", 115 lbs. Kate Hudson, 5'6", 115 lbs. Katie Holmes, 5'9", 118 lbs. Kirsten Dunst, 5'4", 100 lbs. Lindsay Lohan, 5'5", 105 lbs. Meghan Fox, 5'6", 114 lbs. Miley Cyrus, 5'4", 104 lbs. Nicole Kidman, 5'10", 120 lbs. Nicole Richie, 5'1", 98 lbs Pam Anderson, 5'7", 105 lbs. Paris Hilton, 5'9", 110 lbs. Penelope Cruz, 5'6", 109 lbs. Reese Witherspoon, 5'6", 122 lbs. Salma Hayek, 5'2", 115 lbs. Sandra Bullock, 5'8", 110 lbs. Scarlett Johansson, 5'4", 115 lbs. Models Adriana Lima, 5'10", 112 lbs. Gisele Bundchen, 5'11", 115 lbs. Heidi Klum, 5'9", 120 lbs. Kate Moss, 5'7", 105 lbs. Naomi Campbell, 5'10", 110 lbs. Musicians Beyonce Knowles, 5'5", 130 lbs. Britney Spears, 5'5", 105 lbs. Carrie Underwood, 5'3", 110 lbs. Christina Aguilera, 5'2", 100 lbs. Faith Hill, 5'8", 120 lbs. Fergie, 5'2", 105 lbs. Gwen Stefani, 5'6", 115 lbs. Jennifer Lopez, 5'6", 125 lbs. Jessica Simpson, 5'2", 120 lbs. Madonna, 5'4", 100 lbs. Mariah Carey, 5'9", 140 lbs. Shakira, 5'2", 105 lbs. Taylor Swift, 5'10", 120 lbs

December 21st, 2009, 07:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
CTHye Active Member Location: Wethersfield Posts: 86 Thanks: 30 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Plus size celebrities Originally Posted by laurie479 Ok I didn't want to hijack Ty's movie thread, but it really got me thinking!!! There really aren't that many plus size female actresses/musicians out there....which one's can you come up with? I googled and found this list of celebrities...looks like Mariah Carey is the heaviest of the bunch SMH!!! I am not even looking for 200 or 300lb celebrities...but comeon, Julia Roberts is an inch shorter than me and weighs 125lbs....I'd be ok with 160! Actresses Blake Lively, 5'9", 123 lbs. Calista Flockhart, 5'6", 97 lbs. Cameron Diaz, 5'9", 120 lbs. Cate Blanchett, 5'8", 120 lbs. Catherine Zeta Jones, 5'8", 130 lbs. Drew Barrymore, 5'4", 125 lbs. Eva Longoria, 5'2", 104 lbs. Gwyneth Paltrow, 5'9", 112 lbs. Hillary Duff, 5'1", 105 lbs Jennifer Aniston, 5'6", 110 lbs. Jessica Alba, 5'7", 118 lbs. Jessica Biel, 5'8", 110 lbs. Julia Roberts, 5'10", 125 lbs. Kate Beckinsdale, 5'8", 115 lbs. Kate Hudson, 5'6", 115 lbs. Katie Holmes, 5'9", 118 lbs. Kirsten Dunst, 5'4", 100 lbs. Lindsay Lohan, 5'5", 105 lbs. Meghan Fox, 5'6", 114 lbs. Miley Cyrus, 5'4", 104 lbs. Nicole Kidman, 5'10", 120 lbs. Nicole Richie, 5'1", 98 lbs Pam Anderson, 5'7", 105 lbs. Paris Hilton, 5'9", 110 lbs. Penelope Cruz, 5'6", 109 lbs. Reese Witherspoon, 5'6", 122 lbs. Salma Hayek, 5'2", 115 lbs. Sandra Bullock, 5'8", 110 lbs. Scarlett Johansson, 5'4", 115 lbs. Models Adriana Lima, 5'10", 112 lbs. Gisele Bundchen, 5'11", 115 lbs. Heidi Klum, 5'9", 120 lbs. Kate Moss, 5'7", 105 lbs. Naomi Campbell, 5'10", 110 lbs. Musicians Beyonce Knowles, 5'5", 130 lbs. Britney Spears, 5'5", 105 lbs. Carrie Underwood, 5'3", 110 lbs. Christina Aguilera, 5'2", 100 lbs. Faith Hill, 5'8", 120 lbs. Fergie, 5'2", 105 lbs. Gwen Stefani, 5'6", 115 lbs. Jennifer Lopez, 5'6", 125 lbs. Jessica Simpson, 5'2", 120 lbs. Madonna, 5'4", 100 lbs. Mariah Carey, 5'9", 140 lbs. Shakira, 5'2", 105 lbs. Taylor Swift, 5'10", 120 lbs I just posted a reply to Ty's thread, which I will repeat here. There are some very good and also very pretty plus sized actresses. How about Kathleen Turner, Kathy Bates, Kathy Najimy, America Ferrara, Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray), and some singers like Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, to name a few.

December 22nd, 2009, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rated Senior Member Location: jersey Posts: 524 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 5 Thanked 28 Times in 22 Posts My Mood:	Re: Plus size celebrities Featured Celebrity BBW (more big beautiful women being added soon!) Alexandra Beller - dancer Alexandra Beller made a place for queen-sized dancers on the concert stage. Her own work blends theater and movement with astute choices and intense performances. Beller is a powerful and voluptuous mover. When she dances, you're bowled over because, while her anatomy leads you to expect an earth goddess - weighty and rooted - she's quick, light, and buoyant, with a mercurial liquidity in her joints. Aretha Franklin - singer "The Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin, is also renowned for her jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B and gospel. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Franklin #1 on its list of The Greatest Singers of All Time. In 1987, she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Franklin has a total of 45 "Top 40" hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Aretha is also famous for her unique plus size fashions, in which she proudly displays her big beautiful womanly curves. Barbara Brickner - plus size model Barbara Brickner is a gorgeous, successful Size 14 plus size model with a determination to promote a healthful lifestyle and self-acceptance. With over 10 years in the modeling industry, she has worked with Macy's, Eddie Bauer, Lands End, Nordstrom and many more. Basimah Dalal - plus size bellydancer Basimah Dalal has been involved with Middle Eastern Dance since she was 17 years old. She was invited to join the Raqs el Sehr Shamal dance troupe in 2002, and dances solo at various venues. Currently, Basimah is offering beginning and intermediate classes via private or group lessons. Camryn Manheim - actress Camryn Manheim won an Emmy for her work on the tv show "The Practice" and exclaimed that "This is for all the fat girls!" She later wrote an autobiography titled "Wake Up, I'm Fat!". A one-woman show of the same name preceded the book. Manheim is an avid human rights activist with a focus on women's rights, fat acceptance, and gay rights. She has made contributions to a variety of charities, notably RAINN. Camryn is also involved with the charity Bet Tzedek Legal Services - The House of Justice, serving as a co-chair for their annual fundraiser, The Justice Ball. She has her own official website where she interacts with fans. Cathryn Michael Murray - plus size model, actress Cathryn Michael Murray is a well known model based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to modeling, Cathryn is studying Commercial Acting. She is also a singer, writer, motivational speaker, spokesm model, and promotional model. In 2008, she launched Sassy Sistah Magazine, an online webzine focusing on eliminating the labels placed on models in the industry. This year's most popular Christmas Gift -- Pajamas! In sizes up to 3X. Chassie Virginia Deitz - plus size model, actress Chassie Virginia Deitz is a 2001 Graduate of Meredith College. Chassie is a Plus Size Model and National Beauty Queen. She holds a BA in Theatre and has been performing since age 3. She has been featured in numerous Pageant Publications and worked as a print and fashion model for several Plus Size Clothing companies, and in addition, has appeared in several commercials. Deitz is also a certified approved Miss America Pageant Judge. In 2008, Chassie was crowned National Miss Curves United States. Chenese Lewis - plus size model and actress Chenese Lewis was an actress on the first season of the BET series Hell Date and made history by being the first woman crowned Miss Plus America. In addition to being a model, she is a member of Hollywood NOW (National Organization for Women) and is the "Love Your Body" Committee Chairperson for the local chapter. Chenese is the host of "PLUS Model Radio", celebrating and inspiring the plus size fashion and plus size modeling industry. Cheryl Haworth - Olympic weightlifter Cheryl Haworth's accomplishments as an Olympic weightlifter for the United States include: Bronze Medalist in Olympic Games (2000), Olympic team member (2000, 2004, 2008), Junior World Champion (2001, 2002), Silver Medalist in Junior World Championships (1999), Pan Am Games Champion (1999), Goodwill Games Champion (2001), Bronze Medalist in World Weightlifting Championships (2005), and Senior National Champion (1998-2008). Christina Schmidt - model and actress Christina Schmidt became famous playing Terri MacGregor in "Degrassi: The Next Generation". She won the "Young Artist Award" for best supporting actress in 2005. As well as being a professional Actress, Schmidt is also a professional plus size model for Torrid plus size clothing store. Crystal Aikin - singer Crystal Aikin won on the first season of Sunday Best, BET's high-profile gospel American Idol-like competition show. Her prizes included a recording contract with Zomba Gospel, and Kirk Franklin producing her debut album. Since becoming a gospel singing sensation, Aikin has left her career as a registered nurse to pursue her music, although she misses patient care and sees it as a healing ministry that she'd like to return to someday. Crystal says she always knew she was going to do something for God, and followed her call to minister to the masses in song. Crystal Renn - plus size model Wearing a size 12, Crystal Renn enjoys a highly successful full-figure modeling career. In addition to being the only plus-size model to appear on a Harper's Bazaar cover, and appearing in four Vogue editions, Crystal also models for such plus-size clothing companies as Lane Bryant, Evans and Torrid. Crystal has also appeared on the runway for Vena Cava, Heatherette, and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Dawn French - actress and comedian Dawn French is considered one of funniest actors in British comedy. In a 2006 poll of 4,000 people, she was named as the most admired female celebrity amongst women in Britain. French has also won and been nominated for several notable awards, among them the British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actress and the BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Performance. Dawn is known for her plus size figure and for her efforts to promote the idea that "big" can be beautiful. She also has her own line of clothes, Sixteen47, taking its name from the fact that 47% of the British female population are at least a european size 16. Her mission is to produce plus size clothing that flatters full figured women. Della Reese - actress, singer, plus-size clothing designer Originally a gospel, then jazz singer, Della Reese is best-known as the actress who starred in the hit tv series Touched By An Angel. Reese is now an ordained minister and currently serves as the senior minister and founder of the Understanding Principles for Better Living Church. The ever-active Della is also a crusader against diabetes, and has her own plus size clothing line. Elaine Miles - actress and dancer Elaine Miles is a plus size actress best known for her role as Marilyn Whirlwind in the television series Northern Exposure. She gained respect in the Native American community because of it, and was named Native American Woman of the Year in 1993, and America's Celebrity Indian of the Year in 1995. Since Northern Exposure, Elaine has done tours with her dancing and was recently in the sci-fi movie Wyvernhad as Deputy Susie Barnes. She has also done an exercise video in response to the high diabetes rates among Native Americans. Emme Aronson - model, writer, plus size clothing designer Emme is a plus size model, and is largely recognized as a pioneering full-figure model. She was the first plus size model to reach supermodel status, and was twice named as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. Emme has a women's clothing line featuring sizes 2 thru 26. A 16-inch collectable plus size fashion doll, bearing Emme's name and likeness, represents a more realistic image of women as opposed to Barbie dolls. Sales of these Emme dolls generate funds to benefit body image and self esteem organizations. Glamazons - plus size burlesque and cabaret dance group Founded in 2001 by Meryl "Lady" Finger, the Glamazons include Candy Apple (Sandra May), Caramella (Laura Johnson), and Ginger Snap (Sarah Orr). The foursome clicked immediately and have an unbelievable dynamic, especially when it comes to tight harmonies and precision choreography. They have appeared at several famous nightclubs, including New York City's The Roxy, and on NBC's America's Got Talent. The Glamazons (Glamorous Amazons) are strong, sexy, plus size women who can sing anything from showtunes to hip hop.

December 22nd, 2009, 08:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tygasm A Gasm with a Swagger! Location: East Orange Posts: 303 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 51 Times in 21 Posts My Mood:	Re: Plus size celebrities Originally Posted by laurie479 Ok I didn't want to hijack Ty's movie thread, but it really got me thinking!!! There really aren't that many plus size female actresses/musicians out there....which one's can you come up with? I googled and found this list of celebrities...looks like Mariah Carey is the heaviest of the bunch SMH!!! I am not even looking for 200 or 300lb celebrities...but comeon, Julia Roberts is an inch shorter than me and weighs 125lbs....I'd be ok with 160! Actresses Blake Lively, 5'9", 123 lbs. Calista Flockhart, 5'6", 97 lbs. Cameron Diaz, 5'9", 120 lbs. Cate Blanchett, 5'8", 120 lbs. Catherine Zeta Jones, 5'8", 130 lbs. Drew Barrymore, 5'4", 125 lbs. Eva Longoria, 5'2", 104 lbs. Gwyneth Paltrow, 5'9", 112 lbs. Hillary Duff, 5'1", 105 lbs Jennifer Aniston, 5'6", 110 lbs. Jessica Alba, 5'7", 118 lbs. Jessica Biel, 5'8", 110 lbs. Julia Roberts, 5'10", 125 lbs. Kate Beckinsdale, 5'8", 115 lbs. Kate Hudson, 5'6", 115 lbs. Katie Holmes, 5'9", 118 lbs. Kirsten Dunst, 5'4", 100 lbs. Lindsay Lohan, 5'5", 105 lbs. Meghan Fox, 5'6", 114 lbs. Miley Cyrus, 5'4", 104 lbs. Nicole Kidman, 5'10", 120 lbs. Nicole Richie, 5'1", 98 lbs Pam Anderson, 5'7", 105 lbs. Paris Hilton, 5'9", 110 lbs. Penelope Cruz, 5'6", 109 lbs. Reese Witherspoon, 5'6", 122 lbs. Salma Hayek, 5'2", 115 lbs. Sandra Bullock, 5'8", 110 lbs. Scarlett Johansson, 5'4", 115 lbs. Models Adriana Lima, 5'10", 112 lbs. Gisele Bundchen, 5'11", 115 lbs. Heidi Klum, 5'9", 120 lbs. Kate Moss, 5'7", 105 lbs. Naomi Campbell, 5'10", 110 lbs. Musicians Beyonce Knowles, 5'5", 130 lbs. Britney Spears, 5'5", 105 lbs. Carrie Underwood, 5'3", 110 lbs. Christina Aguilera, 5'2", 100 lbs. Faith Hill, 5'8", 120 lbs. Fergie, 5'2", 105 lbs. Gwen Stefani, 5'6", 115 lbs. Jennifer Lopez, 5'6", 125 lbs. Jessica Simpson, 5'2", 120 lbs. Madonna, 5'4", 100 lbs. Mariah Carey, 5'9", 140 lbs. Shakira, 5'2", 105 lbs. Taylor Swift, 5'10", 120 lbs Laurie, They can gain lbs for the roll. Case in point: Renée Zellweger (Bridget Jones' diary) She gained and lost it all.

January 13th, 2010, 02:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
BigBadWolf Active Member Location: Ware Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Plus size celebrities I have to dispute some of the names on Rated's list. For example: Refrigerator Perry and Jared Lorenzen are both football players, so obviously they're big dudes. Sure Lorenzen is oversized for a quarterback, but Fridge was a D-Tackle. They're all huge. You might as well include Ted Washington, Vince Wilfork, and Albert Haynesworth on the list. Jordin Sparks has trimmed down considerably since she won American Idol. Conversely, Brian Dunkleman gained his weight after being fired from Idol (which means he was never Plus size and a celebrity at the same time.) The same can be said for most of the Celebrity Fit Club contestants on the list, with the exception of Ross Matthews, who lost quite a bit of weight, and gained quite a bit of popularity thanks to CFC. (And I'm sorry, Wendy, the Snapple lady is NOT a celebrity) Anyways, I think it's great you put Jerry Ferrara on the list. Fuckin' Turtle!

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