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Marilyn Monroe owned the hourglass figure in the '60s and has made it the universal symbol of femininity and sexuality. She had an incredible body ratio of 36-23-35. (Even Dolly Parton would be proud!) At 5 feet, 5 inches tall, Marilyn’s size 8 figure (not size 16, contrary to popular belief), made her the original curvaceous American icon.
In 2009, 5'9" Adele said she was a 14/16, but she has noticeably trimmed down in the past couple of years. The Grammy-winning beauty has said she's never had a problem with the way she looks, adding, "I'd rather have lunch with my friends than go to a gym." She recently told Anderson Cooper, "I don't want to be some skinny Minnie with my ***s out. I don't want people confusing what it is that I'm about."
One more thing to appreciate about Jennifer Lopez (aside from the talent, the honesty and the infectious smile), is that she has said, "I could never be a size zero. I just don't see how I could get down to that size and still be healthy." She says she's been a size 6 for the past decade, and attributes her toned physique to working out with a trainer two to three times per week and not overeating. This multi-hyphenated talent is all about portion control -- those in her entourage swear that Lopez never overindulges.
Christina Aguilera has come under scrutiny lately for her weight gain, going from a 00 to a size 4. Hopefully she's taking her own words to heart: "I think that whatever size or shape body you have, it's important to embrace it and get down! I wish women would be proud of their bodies and not dis other women for being proud of theirs." We wonder what Kelly Osbourne has to say about that.
Mother-of-three Sarah Jessica Parker is about as tiny as they get, dressing in 0 or 00 sizes. Although she attributes her slim size to genetics and a fast metabolism, she's also been a follower of low-carb, portion control eating plans, including the Hamptons Diet and South Beach. To keep her small frame toned, the actress rarely drinks, is a Pilates devotee and often gets around New York City on foot, whether she's running errands or taking one of her kids to school or the park.
Ms. Bootylicious herself is today’s curvaceous diva. Beyonce represents the hourglass ladies with a shapely body ratio of 33-26-38, and she’s proud of it (hence her "Bootylicious" anthem). The new mom, who was a size 6 pre-pregnancy, told Britain’s Daily Mail, "I feel best when I'm not really thin and not really heavy -- when I'm still curvy. I really believe that everyone is supposed to be different, and whatever is a natural weight for you is usually what looks best."
Marilyn Monroe owned the hourglass figure in the '60s and has made it the universal symbol of femininity and sexuality. She had an incredible body ratio of 36-23-35. (Even Dolly Parton would be proud!) At 5 feet, 5 inches tall, Marilyn’s size 8 figure (not size 16, contrary to popular belief), made her the original curvaceous American icon.
Standing next to Christina Hendricks, one wouldn't necessarily be overwhelmed by the "Mad Men" actress's curves. But on television, the size 10 star looks extremely voluptuous. The redhead even acknowledged that she didn't see her frame as particularly noteworthy; "I never thought about it. I know this sounds naïve, but I honestly never expected this kind of attention," she has said. When it comes to dressing her curves, Hendricks told Marie Claire, "Instead of trying to downplay your curves, find a designer or style that glorifies them."
Fans of the Khloe Kardashian often find it hard to believe that the 5'10" reality star is a size 6/8. She recently posted on her website: "I'm proud of my body. My body weight will always be something that I'll struggle with for the rest of my life, but I'm finally in a good place and learning to love me for me, and not somebody else's standards." Fans frequently praise Khloe's kurves, acknowledging that it's refreshing to see women with hips and booties embracing fashion like they do.
While Mariah Carey was pregnant with twins, she gained more than 60 pounds (doctors advise a 25 to 35 pound weight gain during pregnancy). To drop the weight post-partum, she started the Jenny Craig diet (limiting her calorie intake to 1,500 per day) and worked out three times a week. After six months, the award-winning singer lost 30 pounds and slimmed down to a size 6 and said she was proud of herself. "I had to do this for me," she told US Weekly.
Although this slim 5'2" actress and mother is technically a size 0/2, because of her curves Salma Hayek wears up to a 4 (and gets a good tailor, which is key for most of the curvaceous actresses). When Hayek wants to drop a few pounds before a red carpet event, she does a juice cleanse (that rings in at just under 1,200 calories per day) and pairs that with yoga.
Jessica Simpson has received a fair amount of criticism over the years for everything from her ditzy comments (Chicken of Sea isn't really chicken?) to wearing unflattering high-waisted jeans. Now the pregnant star says she's found confidence in her body. Her pre-pregnancy size was a 6/8; time will tell if the 5'2" star feels pressure to goes back to that size post-partum.
Whatever adorns the first lady’s statuesque figure makes headline news. Even after Women’s Wear Daily's attempt to find out Michelle Obama's measurements, we’re still unsure. Whether in Jason Wu or J. Crew, Mrs. O is 5 feet 9 inches tall and always looks fabulous.
Even when Madonna exploded onto the music scene in the '80s, the Material Girl had a small frame. It’s only lately that Madge has been showing off her fatless figure and sinewy arms. Some say scary, others say impressive. Although she used to be a Tracy Anderson devotee, the 5'4", size 2/4 Madonna says she now stays fit by dancing and doing Pilates.
"The Help" actress Octavia Spencer dominated the award season circuit this year, collecting trophies left and right for her role as Minny Jackson. Along the way, she acknowledged that, "I am not healthy at this weight," though she's managed to keep her dress size a well-guarded secret! Spencer did go on to joke about the discontent thin women must feel: "Let me tell you, I am a lot grumpier when I don't eat!"
"One of the best things for a woman to hear is that she is sexy," Scarlett Johansson once said. Undoubtedly, the petite beauty with the hourglass frame hears it often. (Woody Allen went so far as to describe the actress as "sexually overwhelming.") The size 2 actress, who is often thought to be larger than she actually is, has been candid about having cellulite and condoning plastic surgery.
