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So how was it for you

“I now know what it feels like to have a gut. I am already having a problem being able to see over my stomach to look at my feet. We just had to keep reminding the cameramen to shoot me straight on this season”

Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the City actress

“I have killed myself to shed the pounds — all 53lb (24kg) of them. Being able to squeeze myself into tiny clothes is how I earn my living”

Liz Hurley, after the birth of her son Damian

“I look fat. I have got a really big baby growing out of my stomach and, quite frankly, it looks like I have one growing out of my bottom too. I have always felt a lot sexier than I do now. Getting dressed is a complete trauma. It is like trying to find a spare tent.”

Fay Ripley, Cold Feet actress

“I don’t know how I have got myself back into shape so quickly. I eat McDonald’s, curries and everything. I don’t do any exercise either. I am far too lazy for that. I think I’m just one of those women who can eat what she wants without putting on weight”

Jordan, Page 3 girl, on life after Harvey

“I ate for Wales when I was pregnant, and I enjoyed everything. I was like: ‘Oh, who gives a s***, I will have another burger.’ Cut to: ‘Oh my God, my baby is out and nothing has changed. I am still the same shape’ ”

Catherine Zeta-Jones, who lost 50lb (22kg) after employing a £150-a-day personal trainer following the birth of her son, Dylan.

“My whole body changed shape. Nothing was where it had been before I got pregnant”

Madonna on the post-Lourdes fallout.

“Along with the breast-feeding and everything else, the baby has taken a lot of weight off me. I really should exercise, but now I am so busy with Charlie and Kit, forget it”

Jodie Foster after the birth of her second son, Kit

“Like the back end of a bus”

Kate Winslet describing her figure while pregnant with her daughter, Mia

“Cow-heavy and floral”

Sylvia Plath describing herself after giving birth, from Morning Song

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