"Precious" star, Gabourey Sibide

Several stars of the Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry-produced “Precious” are zaftig. The movie hits theaters November 6th, and is based on the brilliantly brazen novel “Push” by Sapphire.  The compelling drama tells the tragic-yet-triumphant story of abused, illiterate and overweight teen Precious Jones, and co-stars Mo’Nique, Sherri Shepherd, and newcomer Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe.

Mo'Nique stars as an abusive mother in "Precious."

Mo’Nique is best known as a comedian and advocate of being big and sexy.  But she recently lost weight after a wake-up call from her husband.

“I was very comfortable at 262 pounds,” she told Oprah.  ”I’m in the bathroom mirror one day admiring 262.  And [my husband] says, ‘Mama, how much do you weigh?’  I said ‘262.’  And he said, ‘Mmm.”

"View" host Sherri Shepherd dropped 41 lbs.

Sherri Shepherd has become a poster girl for weight loss success after dropping 41 lbs.; a measure she took to control her diabetes. Sidibe, who plays the title character Precious, however, told New York magazine that despite the press and the public’s perception of her based on her character, she’s extremely comfortable in her own skin:

“They try to paint the picture that I was this downtrodden, ugly girl who was unpopular in school and in life, and then I got this role and now I’m awesome,” she told the magazine. “But the truth is that I’ve been awesome, and then I got this role.”

What do you Hot Mamas think?  When does big and beautiful cross the line and become unhealthy and overweight?

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According to the Aug, 31 issue of OK! magazine, “The View” co-host worked with a trainer she dubbed “The Evil One” several times a week. Since Sherri, 42, is diabetic and her mother died of diabetic complications at 41, changing her eating habits to low-glycemic foods was critical.  Thanks to the Fresh Diet plan (meals and snacks are prepared in accordance with “Dr Sears’ Zone Diet Program”),  she curbed her appetite for fatty meats and added more fruits and veggies to her daily routine.  She still, however, allows herself cheat days for M&M’s and Ruffles.

Here are highlights of Sherri’s Fresh Diet:

Creamy Banana Oatmeal:  Oatmeal is a great source of protein and one of the best ways to rev up in the morning.  Sherri tops hers with toasted almonds and strawberries.  Yummo!

Salad Nicoise:  This protein-packed salad consists of grilled tuna, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and haricort vert.  Who else is hungry?

Cinnamon Pear Cheesecake:  This low-cal slice of cheesecake sounds divine.  Hmmm, perhaps there’s a Fresh Diet plan in my future.

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1) Janet Jackson cancels many of her “Rock Wit U” tour dates amidst rumors that she’s pregnant. There’s also speculation that poor tickets sales prompted the cancellations. Personally, I think she finally got a good glimpse of her not-ready-for-tour-time physique in that weird body suit and decided the show must not go on. The silly faux hawk didn’t help.

2) Danity Kane breaks up. Well, sort of. I’m a huge fan of “Making the Band,” and the girl group’s “Damaged” was the jam of the year.

So now that Diddy has kicked Aubrey and D. Woods to the curb, what will become of the pop/R&B stars? Rumor has it that Dawn will go solo and Diddy’s pretty but talent-less girlfriend Cassie will become DK’s “lead singer.” Watch this You Tube clip from a brokenhearted fan that sums up the whole hot mess.

3) Jennifer Lopez claims an ankle injury forced her to abruptly cancel her coveted guest judge spot on the Season Finale of “Project Runway.” That’s funny, all La Lopez had to do was sit in a chair and critique fashion. Just two days later, however, her foot miraculously healed and she completed a triathalon in Los Angeles. J. Lo is a real Hot Mama, but sometimes she’s such a diva.

4) Tyra Banks is the most likeable ego-maniac on TV. She has dual, self-promoting platforms with “Top Model” and the “Tyra Banks Show.” This clip from the latter where she’s taking a bubble bath and speaking in a strange baby voice about how she loves supermodel Beverly Johnson so much she has a framed picture of herself and Johnson above her bath tub — while not as full-on crazy as her “Kiss my fat a**” moment — clearly warrants her inclusion on this list.

5) Drum roll please…And the Hot Mama Hot Mess Award of the Year goes to Sherri Shepherd from “The View.” Among Sherri’s many head-scratching moments (she admitted she’d had more abortions than she could count) was when she thought the 11 Pipers Piping in “The 12 Days of Christmas” were plumbers. Oh, Sherri.

What are your fave hot mess highlights of 2008?

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