Minnie Driver plans on being a “podgy and fat” new mom
July 2nd, 2008
Minnie Driver shone at this week’s LA premiere of
Hancock, showing off her growing baby bump in a thigh-high sequined dress.
Minnie, who is due this summer, looks fabulous! But don’t expect to see her back in a bikini (a la
Jennifer Lopez) any time soon. Unlike many celebrities who start to
worry about losing the weight before the baby even arrives, Minnie, 38, says she is in no rush to shed those pregnancy pounds:
“I don’t know what this celebrity obsession of getting your pre-baby body back in the shortest time possible is all about. It’s the most unhealthy thing and it’s horrifying that you should somehow get back into a size two a couple of weeks after giving birth. So plan on seeing me podgy and fat, knocking around in Malibu and proud of it.”
I love that she said that. I’m sure most new moms - celebrity or not - feel some pressure to lose the baby weight, but it’s always a bit shocking to see stars looking svelte on the red carpet so quickly after having a baby.