Celebrities Who Couldn't Stop Eating

#1 John Travolta (1982) And (2012) The Original "Travolta"

From greased lightning, to the average yet slightly creepy dad-shape on the right. Travolta has stayed in the public eye pretty steadily over the years, and his career has been on a relatively steady if slightly underwhelming path as well.

When we say a celebrity has gone "full Travolta" it means they have really put on a ton of weight. "Oh, he had a Travolta!" "Look, that gentleman Travolta'd!" If you haven't guessed by now, the term is derived from actor John Travolta. Once upon a time, he was a wiry young guy with very little body fat. Then, something happened. It's body exploded into the hog beast you see today.

For female's, we call that the "Kirstie". Like for example, "Wow, look at Wynona Judd, she really pulled a Kirstie, didn't she?"

So follow us for more examples of famous superstars who went full on Travolta or Kirstie...

#2 Jessica Simpson (2003) And (2012)

Now, sometimes simply having a Travolta isn't enough. Sometimes, one goes from thin to gotta-cut-a-hole-in-the-wall-and-forklift-your-ass-out fat. We introduce you to the incredibly rare..."Kirstie" (You'll see why near the end of this article).

Poor Jessica was the thin, talented and goofy girl next door... now it looks like she ate that little girl and is looking for something to wash it down with. Sorry Jessica, I blinked my eyes and you done 'Kirstie'd' on us!

#3 Britney Spears (2001) And (2014)

Lot's of emotional ups and downs, legal issues, and instability have caused Britney to gain and lose weight like a yo-yo. However, when you're pencil thin and can dance your ass off for 6 hours without pausing, you look amazing in a little show-all outfit. When you're 75 pounds overweight in all the WRONG places, you need to cover that shit up.

Oops, she ate it again.

#4 Russell Crowe (1999) And (2013)

Russell Crowe is rather well known for putting his foot in his mouth, quite regularly. I'm not trying to say it made him fat, I'm just saying that karma has a delightful way of catching up to us. Crowe is 50 years old and has two children, so in society that gives him an excuse to don his worn-out polo and cargo shorts look.

The Gladiator star has multiple new films coming down the pipe, so it would seem that the weight gain is not affecting his roles.

But man, this guy really pulled a 'Travolta' on his fans!

#5 Kelly Clarkson (2003)

The most successful American Idol alum by far, Kelly Clarkson has become America's sweetheart. Clarkson is married to talent manager Brandon Blackstock, with whom she has a baby girl. While she's been out and about promoting her new album.

#6 Kelly Clarkson (2013)

Kelly was criticized by TV personality Katie Hopkins for her weight. Everyone and their mother has taken the opportunity to attack Hopkins for fat shaming.

Maybe you missed the memo, but older women are required to maintain the exact physique they boasted at 20, especially if you are in the public eye. Everyone knows real life circumstances don't apply to famous people! Get it together, Kelly.

#7 Kirstie Alley (1989) And (2011) The Original "Kirstie"

Just like the 'Travolta", the 'Kirstie" is a real thing. It's used to describe any female who has totally filled out her figure to the maximum!

Back in the early 1980's, Kirstie was a sex symbol after appearing on the sitcom "Cheers". When the show ended she gained over 100 pounds before losing 50 of it to do her own series, "Victoria's Closet," where she first began wearing her long full-length blouses and caftans to cover her blubber.

Her weight has fluctuated in huge numbers over the years as she has been on every diet plan available and the spokesperson for a few. However, it appears she remains the model of standard for female celeb's putting on the pounds.

Alley now boasts second place on the 2011 season of Dancing with the Stars, so clearly the weight is holding her back but at least "briefly" she got some exercise and toned up a little.

#8 Janet Jackson (2001) And (2008)

Janet Jackson's svelte six pack appears to be long gone. What also appears to be gone are the days when Jackson cared about public opinion of her. She rarely comes out of the public eye, and when she does it's to support her billionaire fashion tycoon husband. The talented Jackson sister is no longer producing hit albums.

No one is really sure that she is doing, as she only appears in public sporadically, with no interviews or comments. A recent album release flopped and she wound up cancelling most of the tour dates that accompanied the music. There has been no official explanation, but it may have to do with how much she's 'Kirstie'd'.

#9 Matt Damon (2003) And (2009)

What happened to the handsome Matt Damon? No big deal, this bulk up was specifically for a role and was quickly worked back into shape. News just broke that there is a Bourne sequel in the works for 2016, thank the action-movie gods!

He still looks amazing, and was able to lose all that Travolta weight, unlike a lot of his peers.

#12 Christina Aguilera (2003) And (2014)

Christina Aguilera is famous for showing it all whether we like it or not. In all honesty, Aguilera's weight has been all over the place for years. She is 33 and has two babies now, and she credits her most recent weight loss mostly to chasing around after her little ones. Though you would think chasing wild kids would burn off calories, it hasn't.

Her career is going swimmingly, as she SITS in her coaches chair on her 5th season of The Voice. She is probably close to the top of the 'Kirstie" chart right now... oh, wait, she just had a Big Mac.

#11 Matthew Perry (1998) And (2014)

Chandler Matthew Perry probably holds the trophy for most attempts at finding a successful second TV show. Sure, Friends is quite the juggernaut to follow up, and it can't be fun to always be compared to that (says the person who jokingly called him Chandler).

Matthew is an alcoholic and drug addict(clean at this point), so in my mind he gets some slack for the body weight. Hopefully, his career can clean up too, as his series "The Odd Couple" was just renewed.

He gets a little slack for not going in to the full Travolta mode.... yet!

#12 Mariah Carey (1997) And (2013)

Ahh, Mimi. You fabulous creature, you. Here's the problem with baring it all when you're thin and in shape: if/when you become overweight, it's so obvious when you're covering up. Certain celebrities can gain weight without us ever noticing because they just rock a hoodie and sweats. Just sayin'.

For Pete's sake, even Kirstie wears a full-length sweater when she's bloated.

Anyway, Mariah is sort of just famous for being famous at this point, with no recent album successes and rather appalling behavior, she recently had a gig in Vegas. They say she performed well but had to stop occasionally to eat a snack.

#13 Val Kilmer (1987) And (2012)

Val Kilmer is most notably known for Top Gun (1986) and Batman Forever (1995). The once chiseled hunk has experienced weight fluctuations pretty much as long as he has been in the public eye. Kilmer recently experienced a health issue that was reportedly a throat tumor, although Kilmer denies this.

Note to self: use "throat tumor" as an excuse for chin rolls. The 55-year old's acting career is currently on hiatus while he returns to good health from his not-tumor.

#14 Alec Baldwin (2001) And (2013)

If you're still unclear on exactly what a Travolta looks like I present this example...

He started as a heartthrob on the afternoon soaps, and after his marriage to Kim Bassinger, went on to produce and star in one hit movie after another. He looked amazing then.

Alec Baldwin is the most well known of the four Baldwin brother actors. Baldwin is also the male performer with the most Screen Actors Guild awards, thanks to his role as Jack Donaghy on NBC's 30 Rock.

His highly successful acting career, Spanish yoga instructor wife, and two thriving children tell me he couldn't care less about a few extra pounds. However, he should probably avoid paparazzi when he's been on a fast food junket for several months. He has recently toned down a little, but from past experiences, you never know when he'll have another 'Travolta' surge.

#15 Jon Favreau (1996) And (1997)

Yes, you read it correctly. Hunky Favreau went full on 'Travolta' in less than a year.

Waaay back in 1996 Jon Favreau debuted his buff build in a film he wrote, Swingers. He was co-starring with Vince Vaughn so there must have been something in the water. Favreau is best known for his role as Tony Stark's body guard in the current Iron Man franchise, although you have to wonder if he's really the best man for the job considering his girth.

#16 Kim Kardashian (2011)

The ever beautiful Kim Kardashian West has been going through a lot of crazy crap recently, with divorce rumors, the birth of two children, and her messed up family. But she looked like the perfect specimen here as she poses in a designer bikini. Please GOD, don't say she 'Kirstie'd' on us!!

#17 Kim Kardashian (2011)

GOTCHA!

This is how Kim will look if she finally decides to eat like a normal human.

*Feel free to use our new terms for getting fat. The Travolta and the Kirstie. Coincidentally the two of them appeared in the "Look Who's Talking" movies back before they grew out of their bodies.