Hottest Celebrity Bodies

Hottest Celebrity Bodies

By Mary Kearl

Faith Hill

This 41-year-old has a hott mama body, and the world knows it thanks to her flat-belly pose on the cover of the much-drooled-over December 2008 issue of "Shape" Magazine. Not a fan of low-carb diets, Hill's meals consist of Mediterranean cuisine and fresh organic produce. We hear that Pilates, gave the confidence to show off what she's got.

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Kelly Ripa

This 38-year-old mother of three slid through her 20s without taking exercising seriously. All that has changed now -- her arsenal of fitness moves includes running, squats, leg raises and arm-toning exercises. What keeps her going? Ripa has said vanity is a major motivator.

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Carrie Underwood

Grammy-Award winning, "American Idol" country singer Carrie Underwood has definitely been idolized for her musical talents, but her healthy diet deserves praise too. A vegetarian since she was 13, she explained in an interview with "Glamour" that obsessive food journaling and doing cardio helps her maintain a healthy weight. And according to "The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets," Underwood also made a few smart diet swaps -- green tea over soda, and whole grain bread instead of white. She's also banned high-cal cocktails, like margaritas and daiquiris.

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Shakira

This beautiful belly dancer doesn't need a gym membership. Shakira's workouts take place on stage, with live audiences to cheer her on to dance harder (and burn more calories -- belly dancing can burn about 300 calories an hour). So it's no wonder this singer/song-writer has such toned legs, a lean middle, that tight butt, and of course, her signature, shapely hips.

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Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson has a message for her fellow skinny-getting-skinnier actresses, she told British "Elle" magazine: "You might look cute in those jeans for one year of your life, but you might take 10 years off your life if you're not careful. It's not healthy." She's admitted that her own photo has been touched up and that camera tricks gave her a full booty on "Rent." But since then, she's done more workouts that include spinning, strength training, and . The result? "My butt is looking better," Dawson has reported.

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Jennifer Hudson

J-Hud has come a long way. She's lost 60 pounds since her days as a finalist on "American Idol" in 2004. She gained 20 pounds for her Oscar-winning role in "Dream Girls," but has lost the weight and then some. Her secret? Waking up at dawn to run. We love her sensible and determined approach to weight loss: "There's no shortcut -- you have to work for it," Hudson has said.

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Sheryl Crow

Grammy winner Sheryl Crow has had many personal detours in the past few years. Yet, she has remained unstoppable. Now in remission from breast cancer, she has adopted a son and released a new album, appropriately titled, "Detours."According to Crow, looking and feeling so fabulous is all about a mix of exercise, eating a balanced diet and taking time to relax and quiet her mind.

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Vanessa Williams

It is possible to have the body of a twenty-something in your forties -- at least it is for Vanessa Williams. This foxy mother of four explained how she does it to "Us Weekly": "When you're in your forties, you have to eat less and you have to move more. The bottom line is, it's work!" She does her "work" with celeb trainer Harley Pasternak, and she also does yoga and dances. No wonder she's the same size she was in college!

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys recently told "Us Weekly." "I'm into eating well and taking care of myself now." And we've noticed. We love this soulful songstress's toned arms and dancer legs. She's said that running regularly and training with Harley Pasternak (founder of the 5-Factor Diet) has helped her achieve "incredible results." When it comes to food, she limits her butter and salt intake, but still helps herself to mac 'n' cheese.

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Helen Mirren

This stunning actress make aging look sexy. Plus, Helen Mirren has said: "The aging process happens and you cannot do the things you used to do. I will fight it off for as long as I can." She credits her shape to her good "constitution" and to getting exercise walking her dogs.

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