Catherine Zeta-Jones says: "I'm not anorexic"

by Jacki Donaldson (Subscribe to Jacki Donaldson's posts)
Oct 30th 2007 8:00AM

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Celebs & Entertainment

Martha told us just recently in her post Stay-slim secrets of Catherine Zeta-Jones that the beautifully slender actress is no friend of the diet craze and keeps her figure in tip-top shape with a healthy lifestyle that includes gym workouts, dancing, aerobics -- and sometimes even a little pasta.

Fast forward one week, and Zeta-Jones is now responding to questions about a recent weight loss that some say is linked to an eating disorder.

Do I look anorexic?" Zeta-Jones told PEOPLE on Saturday at the Savannah Film Festival. "How could I ever, ever be anorexic?"

While her eating habits have changed a bit -- she's cut back on her favorite indulgence: bread -- and she's working out more, she declares there's just no validity to the rumors that she's anorexic. Is she concerned about the attention given to women's weight? Yes. But is her own weight a problem? According to her, no.

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ann 10-30-2007 @ 9:18AM

WHY IS EVERYONE GETTING SO SUPER THIN!! I DON'T KNOW IF SHE HAS ANOREXIA OR NOT BUT I DO SEE A GROWING TREND OF PEOPLE WHO LOOKED HEALTHY TAKE A BIG WEIGHT LOSS AND LOOK UNDERNOURISHED. I HOPE IT ISN'T A EATING DISORDER, SO MANY STARS ARE FALLEN VICTIM TO THE WEIGHT GAME IN HOLLYWOOD. (WHO CAN BE THE THINNEST)

Jacki 10-30-2007 @ 9:20AM

I agree, Ann ! It seems the healthy looking role models we see in Hollywood eventually end up getting thinner and thinner. Maybe it's the pressure of their jobs to fit a certain mold -- I sure wouldn't want such a job -- or the pressure of society.

Thanks for your comment!

Jacki

Rhonda 10-31-2007 @ 8:23AM

I know one way she stays thin is by smoking like a chimney. We were on vacation and they were staying nearby, and she lit up one after the other. She's so beautiful and her children are so young, it's a shame. I know it's a terribly hard habit to break.

Ty 10-31-2007 @ 8:38AM

Are you both FAT?? Why when someone feels good about themselves and is slender does the world hop on the anorexia boat? Total BS!!

Angel 10-31-2007 @ 8:46AM

Do they all have WORMS?? HEHE...I'm tired of seeing paper thin actresses out there. My buddy just told me the other day..when a girl is too thin it's like "doin' a pile of deer bones". I'm your average size 7..and dang it..I am thrilled!!

S 10-31-2007 @ 8:47AM

I think its funny how we live in a world where most people kill themselves trying to follow the "trend" of "whats in style". I don't think Catherine Zeta is anorexic, but with these other stars, I find it pathetic what they do to ruin their careers, whether it be being wayyy too skinny, or shaving their heads, losing there sons, going to rehab, and last but not least, screwing up a performance.....If a celebrity is real celebrity, they should be able to pull of anything, and I mean anything....and if they cant do that, then we should be call them a "CelebriShity"

Bob 10-31-2007 @ 8:54AM

Why is it, that everytime a celeb loses weight she is being accused of being anorexic? Also, why is it when she does lose weight, women have an issue.

In this day where obesity is a major problem in US, we should be talking MORE about how Americans are overweight. Focus more on that people.

Gail 10-31-2007 @ 8:56AM

Well I look at it like this it all depends on your body structure and how you carry your weight. I am a big boned person and I lost alot of weight and i looked horrible, people said I looked sick.Now mind you I put on the weight and I look hell of lot better. I do excercise and eat healthy but everything ain't fo everybody a, as long as you are happy and feel good do you and quit trying to live up to everyones expectations.I lopkked horrible as an 8 and great as a sz 16 and don't judge you never have seen me I am more muscule than fat can't pinch an inch and I am 5'8''. WELL EVERYONE HAVE A BLESS DAY.

Stacie 10-31-2007 @ 8:56AM

"If a celebrity is real celebrity, they should be able to pull of anything, and I mean anything...."

But they are still human, right?

sean 10-31-2007 @ 9:02AM

Celebrities arent Human.......Theyre Made up of Botox, Mascara, and FOUNDATION!, thats not human!, Thats Make-Up!(not including the botox), lol

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! =]

Matt 10-31-2007 @ 9:12AM

I don't know if she is annorexic, but I know she does not look good.

Marta 10-31-2007 @ 9:14AM

Funny! 20 years ago the average american was 20-35 pounds less than today! Right now the amount of obese people in America is greater than that of people with good Body Mass Index. The fashion industry even keeps making sizes bigger so people can feel better about themselves. Did you know Marilyn Monroe wore a size 14...Yes it’s true— she wore a size 14. A VINTAGE size 14, that is. I collect vintage clothing, and I, wear a vintage size 10. But I wear a size 4 in modern clothing. Back then the sizes were different! Her measurements were
Height: 5 feet, 5½ inches
Weight: 118-140 pounds
Bust: 35-37 inches
Waist: 22-23 inches
Hips: 35-36 inches
I am 5'5 and weigh 125 which is a perfect BMI according to medical charts. But alot of people are always telling me I am thin, like it is a topic of everyday conversation. Of course these are people who have a great tire around their butts and stomachs lol.
And for all you women who say men want a chunker...I get more compliments on my looks than I know what to do with.

John F.C. Taylor 10-31-2007 @ 9:19AM

I haven't seen her lately, but when I did she never looked anorexic.

m 10-31-2007 @ 9:21AM

If not anorexia- it has to be surgical body sculpting!! I would jump right in if I could afford it!

m 10-31-2007 @ 9:22AM

If not anorexia- then it has to be surgical body scultping! I would so it in a minute if I could afford it!!

Lis 10-31-2007 @ 9:23AM

Wow, Marta. Can I be you when I grow up? (eyeroll)

Someone as secure as you shouldn't feel the need to sing her own praises on a stupid comment section of a gossip article.

Lisa 10-31-2007 @ 9:29AM

she's no longer as pretty as she was before the weight loss. I used to wish I looked like her... she was incredibly beautiful. now she looks like every other plastic woman in hollywood. too bad, Katherine.. you were exceptional before, now you're just one of the crowd.

Kristen 10-31-2007 @ 11:01AM

5. I think its funny how we live in a world where most people kill themselves trying to follow the "trend" of "whats in style". I don't think Catherine Zeta is anorexic, but with these other stars, I find it pathetic what they do to ruin their careers, whether it be being wayyy too skinny, or shaving their heads, losing there sons, going to rehab, and last but not least, screwing up a performance.....If a celebrity is real celebrity, they should be able to pull of anything, and I mean anything....and if they cant do that, then we should be call them a "CelebriShity"

Posted at 8:47AM on Oct 31st 2007 by S

Hey, now a celebrity should not be able to do ANYTHING they are not perfect, just like we arent, the only perfect person to walk the earth was jesus, just my opinion.

Ty 10-31-2007 @ 9:38AM

Lis don't bash Marta. Are you jealous!?!

Christine 10-31-2007 @ 9:33AM

Gee, Marta, with your perfect tiny little body, I wonder how it holds up that gigantic head of yours!! Hee hee...
I agree with #12, Lis! Someone needs some attention, and she has to list all her ASSSSets to prove it....