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Warning: Don't Believe These Celebrity Beauty Lies

Sure, it would be amazing if every celebrity beauty tip worked. But let's face it: most of them don't. These seven lies are the biggest in the biz

February 2, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 78 COMMENTS

Myth: "I was in a bikini six weeks after having my baby -- it was muscle memory."

The postpartum bounce-back rate among celebs is incredibly fast, with models like Gisele and Heidi Klum winning the race. Six weeks after giving birth to her son Benjamin, Gisele was back to pre-baby shape, telling "Vogue" that she hadn't exercised much and saying, "I think it was muscle memory."

When asked what a "normal" amount of time to get back to your pre-baby figure would be, Erika Schwartz, MD, an expert in hormone therapy, starts with the ideal scenario: "Without complications during birth, if a woman follows a healthy diet, increases sleep to 8 hours a night, and gets exercise three to five times a week while breast feeding for an average of three months," she says, "it takes about eight months to a year." She also warns that if you don't take care of yourself, you may never get back into shape.

While Gisele may have literally bounced back into shape, many celebs turn to extreme workouts. Kate Hudson reportedly exercised three hours a day after her first baby, and Halle Berry worked with trainer Ramona Braganza, using the 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone method and putting in at least an hour a day.

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Someone has to say it. *laughs*

by Coffee_Black Monday, April 1, 2013 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

:))) funny

by venenumletalis Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

I knew they weren't telling the whole truth.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 03:33AM Report as inappropriate

Good things to keep in mind when looking at celebrities!

by thequietnoise Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 11:34AM Report as inappropriate

Glad to know the truth!

by LittleBunny Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:29PM Report as inappropriate

This is a fantastic article. Exposing the myths while giving advice or showing evidence to refute is a great addition, making things much clearer. It is especially important for young women, who haven't lived enough to have healthy skepticism.

by RedFracas Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

I hate when people claim to be wearing no makeup, but its obvious they are!

by Chris213 Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 06:49AM Report as inappropriate

See, what we see is not always what is reality. Wish that most people would give themselves a break!

by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate

Good reading!

by EricaF123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I like articles like this. Someone needs to speak the truth.

by NillaButterfly Monday, December 24, 2012 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I could sleep 11-12 hours too.

by Sari Friday, October 19, 2012 at 05:06PM Report as inappropriate

The sad part is that some of us try to imitate these people.

by nicky22 Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate

What I like best about this article is that it offers reasonable ideas to believe instead of the hype. It's easy to say "Celebrities are all liars and everything they do is fake, of course!" but I think it's just as unrealistic to make blanket negative assumptions as it is to make blanket positive ones. And frankly, I'm just as tired of negative hype as positive hype. Thanks for giving a more well-rounded perspective!

by KarasuSparkle Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 12:49PM Report as inappropriate

A few of these claims are a bit frightening. And I don't think 12 hours sleep could be good for anyone except babies.

by Helmi Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 04:23PM Report as inappropriate

If you believe any of the "secrets" the celebs share, you are naive. They have multiple regular & frequent surgeries, injectables, personal assistants, chefs, photoshop ... the works. Their looks are their lives, unlike the average and not so average Jane, that have additional priorities. Love Gaga's glasses and Katie Holmes' hair in the pics featured.

by robyne00 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate

Seeing Lady GagGag without makeup would scare the wits out of me. I mean, she looks crazy WITH makeup!

by BengalsGal Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 07:47AM Report as inappropriate

I really don't like the way celebs lie about dropping their pregnancy weight. My best friend is currently struggling with her baby weight and it seems really tough. I've never had a baby, but it seems like one more thing to stress out about. She's always tired and never has the time or energy to exercise. I guess you really have to push yourself?

by RoleModel Monday, June 25, 2012 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

I was looking at a spread on Charlize Theron wearing a multitude of fabulous dresses. She could do no wrong. What most people do not realize is that she was born that way. I'm a size 4 and I don't look anything like her. There are few that hit the jackpot on 6 feet legs and 34D boobs. I just emphasize my assets.

by allison_thompson Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

When I was younger, I would try to emulate my favorite celebrity's beauty routine. Now that I am older, I just try to get some exercise, wash my face at night and smile often.

by Sari Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 09:32AM Report as inappropriate

Celebrity's lives are all about looking good. Most of us are just about being "present" and good for our familis, friends, loved ones, and now (we're learning) ourselves! We don't need no stinkin' photoshop! (okay, maybe I do sometimes)

by islands4me Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate

interesting story. But some of these "tips" are retarded. Who's believing them?/

by smiley412 Friday, June 22, 2012 at 07:33PM Report as inappropriate

interesting.. makes me feel better anyway!

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:22PM Report as inappropriate

So just who is falling for these stories in the media? Oh yeah, me (well, sometimes). And I know PhotoShop inside/out .. amazing tool and everyone's friend these days (along with their personal plastic surgeon or crazy diet guru). Life sure gets weirder and weirder.

by islands4me Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 12:44PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the confirmation that the celebs "secrets" don't hold water. These people dedicate their lives to looking good, as the article stated. I'm sure personal trainers and chefs help, but they only go so far. Plastic surgeons are definitely the big winner here.

by robyne00 Friday, April 27, 2012 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate

Leeches? Really?? No thanks

by erica_mendez Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 03:35PM Report as inappropriate

the leeches were just too much... celebrities just want us to swoon over their not so hard-earned PERFECTION...

by charlize_adrienne Monday, April 23, 2012 at 08:04PM Report as inappropriate

This was fun to read! (Even though I already don't believe their lies...)

by tallredamanda Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate

Very Interesting. Photoshop is celebrities BFFFFF too

by AndreaFL Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 07:01AM Report as inappropriate

this was interesting...i was sure they wouldnt actually spill all their secrets!

by olkrav319 Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 12:45AM Report as inappropriate

Very true, there not going to tell the public what they really use or do to stay young and beautiful

by Kary43 Friday, April 13, 2012 at 08:12PM Report as inappropriate

with glam squads, we could all look like a celeb.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate

Honestly, I know about a lot of women who are not celebrities and look really impressive with average products,makeup and clothes. It is crazy to think how they would look if they had all the money and personnel that celebrities have at their disposal. Most of the famous women are under average in the looks department.

by selma Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 01:02AM Report as inappropriate

Great article ! Most of us already know these things about celebrities, but get caught up in the glam ! This article reminds us that yes they are human too !

by applepiealamode Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 03:57PM Report as inappropriate

I think being beautiful on the inside is the most important, and I am not surprised to hear the celebrities lie about their appearances.

by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate

Taller women get back into shape after babies pretty quickly, usually, because their bellies don't get as big in the first place. I know more than one woman over 5'7" who was back in her pre-baby shape within 6 weeks after the birth. Most of us average-height women have a much harder time of it.

by lane_crystal Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 09:44PM Report as inappropriate

Beauty comes from within. Period.

by robinJC Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 05:43PM Report as inappropriate

They have great ideas in here! Thanks, From,, web...Marysilva...net

by mary_silva Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 04:19PM Report as inappropriate

This is good for people who look to Hollywood to judge beauty standards.

by SummerOrchid Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:57PM Report as inappropriate

i can't beleve beyonce drank maple syrup, it probably was the yucky aunt jemima type too! =P

by HairDresser2272 Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

Just reading the comments, there is so much questioning going on. Yeah, celebrities have the wealth and means to do beauty their own way, can't really compare to them.

by MissXu Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:49AM Report as inappropriate

I think this is good for the people who believe everything that hollywood says

by eatinglipstick Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 10:01AM Report as inappropriate

Good realistic info about women who already have an advantage. Unless they have a relative in the business who helped them get where they are they are usually people who won the genetic lottery.

by skinpro Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the very eye opening article.

by ufg8trj Friday, February 17, 2012 at 08:26AM Report as inappropriate

Didn't Mariah Carey have some type of "tummy tuck" after her twins were born? And now she is touting some weight loss system as the reason for her ability to bouce back from having 'dem babies? She was so unsteady on her feet she had to have help to move around on the Rosie Show last month...watch the footage if you can...she moves very gingerly. She didn't lose the extra weight by dieting she had it removed by a plastic surgeon....& that isn't playing fair by lying to regular people & prormising you can look like them if you just followed their lead. This is totally rank what they are doing to those of us who need to loose weight.

by Choyce2010 Friday, February 17, 2012 at 02:27AM Report as inappropriate

The sleep thing! When will someone decide what is right? First you hear that 6 hours is never enough for anyone, that you need 8 hours no matter what, some people more. Now they're saying 6 to 8 hours. I'm sooooooo tired of the so called 'professionals' telling us one thing than another. UGH!!!!!!!!!

by Cateyes1 Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:39PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting and eye-opening article. Of course, when you have a lot of money and no "real" job, plus an army of people that are paid to help them look better, it is a lot easier!

by WiccanLady Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate

This article made me realize that celebrities have access to more than the average person could, so of course they are going to look better. They have dieticians, personal trainers, access to the best gyms, spas, dermatologists, hair stylists and on on. I feel better now that I realize that its not realistic to expect to look like a celebrity.

by RoleModel Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for this article. Celebrities are just like regular people, with much more money and nothing else to do. It takes so much time and sacrifices to look "perfect" that you wouldn't have time to enjoy your life anymore, not to mention having an actual job.

by patricia89 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 06:34AM Report as inappropriate

my uncle is a plastic surgeon in Florida, he told me this: celebrity and very wealthy women will most of the time NOT go all the way to full gestation with their babies, and rather will deliver early & by C-section so that their babies are smaller. To the average woman, most OBGYNs will not allow this, and all OBGYNs are not supposed to allow this unless there is a clear medical need- but honestly he said-money talks. So having delivered early, these women have the advantage of an extra month for healing and then extra time to get back in shape, in comparison with the masses. Straight from his mouth: almost all celebrity moms he knows of, and 96% of the wealthy women who are clients of his, have a procedure shortly after birth called a tummy tuck (some of them call it a "two-for ". Then as they are healing from child birth, they are also healing from their tummy tuck-and the media is none-the wiser because the woman has just had a baby. That is why their skin is no longer stretched out, they even get their stretch marks lasered. Many of them also have a procedure which like shoe-laces ties together the muscles in their abs that spread apart as the baby grows. The only way these muscles can come back together as tight before is by having them surgically tied or laces together.....It is not physically possible for a woman's body, made of the same elements as every other woman's to come back together as these in the media, except by surgery. Exercise, watching what you eat, and sleep and plenty of water do enhance your physical state- but do not dramatically change your physique to the degree these celebrities have achieved in this period of time or completely. So to all of you women, doing your best, keep doing your best and eat healthy-you will get close to what is normal and possible-naturally. And remember you have a beautiful baby!!

by Lapsina Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 08:42PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting. I always wondered about the "no makeup" covers. Not to mention that they make the lighting so perfect that anyone would look great.

by TheLacqueredLady Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the Beauty myths... now I'd like to see the cosmetic companies busted for all those ads (in print & on TV) for mascara, where the models are ALL wearing False eyelashes!!!

by 1955Nurse Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 01:41PM Report as inappropriate

Could this has been part of Demi's problem?!?!?!

by 1955Nurse Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 01:32PM Report as inappropriate

very interesting. I would love to see one with celebs real ages.

by Agrimony Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

I'm glad that someone comes out and states the truth about these things. They should be more publicized so that women and especially young girls know the truth.

by voyager24 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

i have to say i appreciate lady gagas honesty. celebreties who claim a particular product or one exercise makes them look glam are full of baloney. they have stylists, hair/makeup professionals, personal trainers to help them. and i'm sure they exercise way more than many of them claim, especially the older gals.

by rebecca_moran_watson Monday, February 13, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate

I will say this, there are millions of Beautiful women on this planet that no one has ever seen. The idea to think that a handful of starletts and models looks better is non-sense. Every woman has some flaws,no one is perfect.

by Cookiewon Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate

I had a sister in law that pre her first baby she was a size zero. Post baby she came out a size 4 and didn't look like she'd had the baby (which was carried in the back and not the front for her). Looks can be deceiving. It took her the better part of a year to get back to close to her original size, but you'd never have noticed it unless you knew her dress size from the start.

by saifai Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 02:08PM Report as inappropriate

These myths are so crazy! If we believe that celebrities are naturally thin and gorgeous then we will believe anything! They take HOURS and work very, very hard to look that way. Too high maintenance for me!

by queeniemeanie Friday, February 10, 2012 at 08:52AM Report as inappropriate

That is so true. I hate it when magazines feature articles or covers claiming that the celebs aren't wearing any makeup. It's obvious that they're still wearing makeup, it's just them wearing a lot less than what they usually do when they are all made up. And 12 hours of sleep a night? That's crazy. I love sleeping, but I'm fine with just 8, and I'm lucky if I can even get 8 hours of sleep, considering me going to school full time and working. And I've tried 12 hours of sleep before, and actually woke up feeling sluggish and lazy, and like I wasted a part of my day. So I won't be doing that again if given the chance to.

by LalaS. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 05:41PM Report as inappropriate

Premature Death??? I sleep around 8-10 hours a night. 10 on weekends and 8 on weekdays. Is that okay??

by arimshh Monday, February 6, 2012 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

Some of this stuff is just nuts-even though 12 hours of sleep a night actually sounds pretty awesome, its not realistic to people who have priorites. Leeches? Gross. Mayple Syrup diet-yeah, not healthy at all. I had a friend who tried to copy that diet. Needless to say that was a waste of time.

by msbrown822 Monday, February 6, 2012 at 06:23PM Report as inappropriate

Most stars probably don't look good in person as compared to onscreen. i dont have a problem with the hair and the makeup but please don't mislead the public, create false notions of beauty, especially with the products you endorse.

by kez_shay Monday, February 6, 2012 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

Many people know of photo enhancements, plus lies told to sell a beauty/health product, although this article is a nice reminder ! Celebrities are human too, and have bad hair days, not so clear skin, plus weight issues, if not for the help of his/her entourage, trainer, hair stylist etc...

by applepiealamode Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 08:13PM Report as inappropriate

I like seeing these myths busted. I'd love to see the real secrets behind getting this stuff fixed.

by slagoon Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 08:06PM Report as inappropriate

Love!! Its time that celerities start be honest with how they get their looks.

by laurie72 Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

celebrities endorse products that supposedly are responsible for their good looks and health, but in a way ya'll just did that on side seven with the Be Well Cleanse! bias! lol

by kenya Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 01:57PM Report as inappropriate

Thank-you. Womens bodies don't just "bounce back" from child birth. Yes it helps if you maintain a healthy lifestyle, but there is no doubt these women are clamering to return to their old shape. Not just "bouncing back".

by Coffee_Black Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 01:36PM Report as inappropriate

Leeches? Demi Moore is a little crazy.

by yestfl Friday, February 3, 2012 at 08:53PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Nicole2814 Friday, February 3, 2012 at 04:47PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting and good to know!

by LittleBunny Friday, February 3, 2012 at 09:25AM Report as inappropriate

Some of this stuff is crazy! The detoxing the dieting!

by Mysterylady Friday, February 3, 2012 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

Leeches?! What a sucker. ~rimshot~ They went medieval on her a--. Silly celebs.

by krycekov Friday, February 3, 2012 at 06:25AM Report as inappropriate

It always makes me a little sad thinking of how we are now all about embracing our own bodies, yet gorgeous ladies like these feel the need to completely contradict that! Why would any new mama want to just flash away their baby bumps? It should be a thing of pride, carrying and bringing a baby to the world! Show it off!

by sonatina Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:53PM Report as inappropriate

entertaining!

by volta Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:50PM Report as inappropriate

haha

by cielona_boco Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

Does anyone believe the CRAZY claims made by these "stars"?

by alictasia Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

Leeches to detox sounds so so gross!!! Over the winter break, I sleep so much, usually up to 12 hours! I thought it was just way too much sleep and it keep me up all night long. My sleep schedule was from 2 am to 2 pm! Now that school started, there is no way I can run on that schedule! Gotta sleep by midnight and wake up around 8 am!

by MissXu Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

Beyonce's 14 diet cleanse was insane and way unhealthy

by sportimonki13 Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 01:29PM Report as inappropriate

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