EastEnders Hetti Bywater SLAMS claims she photoshopped her hips

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More fans have since supported the ex-EastEnders star

Former EastEnders actress Hetti Bywater has responded to body shamers on Instagram in the best way. The 24-year-old star - who played Lucy Beale in the hit drama - had previously posted a photograph of herself wearing a bikini, which sparked negative comments about her body.

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Jonathan Tapper, 2015

Gogglebox's Jonathan Tapper was previously 21st 3lbs, but he slimmed down to 18st 8lbs after being diagnosed with diabetes in 2015.

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Jonathan Tapper, 2019

The Channel 4 star dropped 3 stone in 12 weeks and the North Londoner reckons he was consuming over 3,000 calories a day. He has now reduced his intake to 1,800 daily in order to keep the weight off, ensuring that he exercises too.

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Susanna Reid, 2017

Susanna previously admitted on Good Morning Britain that she lost weight due to health issues. She explained: "It was a combination of factors, but a doctor said I was at the top end of my BMI."He said it might benefit me if I lost a little weight."

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Susanna Reid, 2019

She pretty much looks the exact same but has confessed she's cut the booze and snacking. Piers Morgan has also said she's "never been happier".

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Tommy Mallet, 2018

Tommy has long been our number one boy hun on TOWIE. He transformed himself from cuddly sweetheart...

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Tommy Mallet, 2019

...to ripped DEMI GOD. Tommy credited his new physique to an intense daily exercise regime and healthy eating plan.

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Jenna Jameson, 2015

American former adult film star Jenna Jameson stormed British TV screens on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015.

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Jenna Jameson, 2018

She put on some pounds following the birth of her children and astonished fans when she shared incredible before and after pictures, revealing she'd dropped 80lb.

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Tyne Lexi, May 2018

Love Island 2017 cast mate Tyne put on two stone after appearing in the looking-for-love show. She still looked simply stunning, mind.

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Tyne Lexi, July 2018

Tyne shed inches using a combination of Shake it Slim meal replacements and some pretty hardcore work out routines. Go, Lexi!

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Gary Barlow, 1996

The Take That frontman shared this photo in February 2018 to remind himself how far he's come in his weight loss journey. Gary went up to around 16st after Take That split in 1996.

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Gary Barlow, 2017

These days, Gary eats healthily and takes part in yoga every week. He now weighs less than 12st.

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Josie Gibson, 2010

When Josie won Big Brother in 2010, she was a size 20 dress size and reportedly weighed 16st 17lb.

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Josie Gibson, 2012

Josie famously went through a huge weight loss transformation in 2012, dropping to a size 8 and reportedly weighing 10st 2lb.

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Mariah Carey, 2017

Mariah Carey stepped out in August 2017 with her boyfriend Brian Tanaka in New York.

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Mariah Carey, 2017

Just three months later in October, she looked dramatically different - and was reported to have undergone liposuction.

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Lisa Riley, 2012

Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley was known for her size 28 frame, but fans were pleasantly surprised by her sprightliness while on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.

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Lisa Riley, 2018

Lisa went under a huge lifestyle overhaul, losing a whopping 12 stone and dropping from a size 28 to a 12 before having her excess skin removed in 2017.

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Dawn French, 2005

Everyone's favourite comedienne Dawn French previously weighed around 19st.

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Dawn French, 2018

But in 2016, Dawn lost an incredible seven and a half stone - here's how she did it.

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Scarlett Moffatt, 2015

Gogglebox favourite Scarlett Moffatt was well-loved for her bubbly personality, but had issues with her weight.

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Scarlett Moffatt, 2016

A year later, Scarlett underwent a huge weight loss - dropping from a size 18 to an 8. Read all about it here.

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Kelly Brook, 2010

Model and presenter Kelly Brook has always had perfect hour glass curves, but she shrunk to a size 8 in 2010 when she became the face of Ultimo and appeared in American Playboy magazine.

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Kelly Brook, 2018

Approaching her 40s as a happy and healthy size 12, Kelly has spoken about how she's just not bothered about staying a size 8 anymore. But she recently shared how putting weight on her famous big boobs might be causing a bit of a health issue.

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Katie Hopkins, 2014

Controversial Katie Hopkins was a regular runner who gained a whopping 3st 5lb in just three months and weighed 12st. But Katie has always said there are 'no excuses' for people being overweight - so what happened?!

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Katie Hopkins, 2015

It turned out Katie's rapid weight gain was for a documentary to prove how easy it is for her to lose weight - which she did in just a few months. But we can't help but think it was all a bit of a, errr, pointless exercise?

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Tom Kerridge, 2013

TV chef Tom Kerridge weighed a dangerous 30st which he says was due to a lifestyle of late night drinking and overeating.

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Tom Kerridge, 2016

After a complete lifestyle overhaul, Tom shredded a staggering 12st - which is basically the same weight as another grown adult. Impressive work, Tom!

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Brooke Vincent, 2017

Corrie actress Brooke Vincent was already a petite size 10 but she wanted to give up smoking and get fit for Dancing on Ice.

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Brooke Vincent, 2017

And she did it! Brooke lost a dress size and showed off her seriously toned tum on Instagram. She also managed to kick her smoking habit. Yay!

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Holly Willoughby, 2015

Morning TV star Holly Willoughby has always had enviable curves and was a size 12 up until fairly recently.

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Holly Willoughby, 2017

She looked noticeably slimmer in 2017 when Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha commented on it accidentally on live TV. Holly's secret to staying in shape is said to be a healthy lifestyle of pilates, kickboxing and a high vegetable diet.

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Lauren Goodger, 2017

Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has always battled with her yo-yo weight.

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Lauren Goodger, 2018

Following a tough 21 day juice cleanse at a retreat earlier this year, Lauren lost 1.4st.

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Khloe Kardashian, 2012

Khloe owns the kind of curves that can only belong to a Kardashian! She is the tallest sister in the fam at 5ft 9in and she reportedly weighed just over 11st in 2012.

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Khloe Kardashian, 2017

Fast forward five years and Khloe shredded 30 pounds through a strict exercise regime and diet. She has spoken about how her split from Lamar Odom triggered her decision to hit the gym.

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Jennifer Hudson, 2007

Singing sensation and The Voice judge Jennifer Hudson was a size 16 when she first came to our attention as the American Idol winner in 2007.

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Jennifer Hudson, 2018

As her career grew her body shrunk after joining Weight Watchers and taking control of her diet. Jennifer dropped five dress sizes and today is a size 6.

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Johnny Vegas, February 2017

Johnny Vegas was long known for his fuller figure as well as his funny way with words, and that relationship with a tea loving monkey.

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Johnny Vegas, July 2018

Johnny unveiled his trim new look on Instagram after dropping a whopping three stone through following a healthy eating and fitness plan.

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Christina Aguilera, 2012

In 2012 Xtina's womanly curves weighed 10 stone 7lb on her 5ft 1 frame and she wore a size 16.

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Christina Aguilera, 2016

The pop megastar dropped two stones by 2016 thanks to cutting out bad foods and being very strict with booze. But we're glad to see she's still rocking those curves!

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Cheryl, 2015

Nation's sweetheart Cheryl Tweedy has always been super slim but she sparked concerns with her fragile frame during X Factor filming in 2015.

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Cheryl, 2018

Cheryl quickly lost the pregnancy weight after giving birth to baby Bear in 2017. She was looking slim but strong at the Brit Awards 2018.

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Melissa McCarthy, 2014

The hilarious Melissa McCarthy weighed just under 19st in 2014 after her brilliant performance in Bridesmaids.

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Melissa McCarthy, 2017

5ft 2 Melissa lost an amazing 75 pounds through a very strict diet and exercise regime. She looks happier (and even more amazing!) than ever.

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Rebel Wilson, 2010

Actress Rebel Wilson defied the typical Hollywood body when she starred in Bridesmaids with fellow actress Melinda McCarthey.

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Rebel Wilson, 2017

In 2016 Rebel looked great after losing eight pounds at a fitness retreat in Malibu. By 2017 she'd lost an incredible 33 pounds.

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Jonah Hill, 2007

Jonah Hill has always been the 'cuddly' character in films like Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and 21 Jump Street.

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Jonah Hill, 2018

What a difference a year makes. He said he lost the weight and toned up by cutting out beer, seeking a nutritionist and getting tips from 21 Jump Street co-star Channing Tatum.

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Chris Pratt has always been a total cutie...

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Chris Pratt, 2018

But he transformed into an absolute hunk after losing 60 pounds and training for Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Chanelle Hayes, April 2018

Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes is infamous for her changing frame. In 2018 she documented her weight loss following the birth of her second son Frankie.

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Chanelle Hayes, July 2018

Chanelle told her followers: "I am absolutely BUZZING at my progress so far. Slow and steady is definitely winning the race..."

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Alan Halsall, circa July 2017

Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street, has always had fans but he upped his game from cute and cuddly to all out FITLORD in 2018.

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Alan Halsall, July 2018

The charming actor posted a svelte looking snap to his Instagram account and fans went wild for his new look.

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Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen has always been a bit of a heartthrob on the Square.

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Scott Maslen

But we never knew THIS was hiding under those suits. The star admitted to being addicted to working out recently on his Instagram.

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Courtney Green

TOWIE star Courtney Green has always looked fab and we first saw her on our TV screen back in 2016.

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Courtney Green

Following her split with Myles Barnett she showed him and her thousands of Instagram followers what he's missing. Go girl!

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Catherine Tyldesley

Corrie's Catherine Tyldesley has been very open about her weight loss transformation and regularly documents her workouts at the gym on Instagram.

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Catherine Tyldesley

After leaving Coronation Street, the actress decided to take a 12 week transformation challenge and she looks amazing!

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James Hooton

He's played innocent and lovely Sam Dingle since 1995 but fans couldn't believe it when he shared a topless photo in 2018...

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James Hooton

So that's what Sam Dingle looks like underneath that infamous green jacket. The Emmerdale actor looks AMAZING.

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Paddy McGuinness

At 6 ft 1, Paddy McGuinness has always been the kinda guy you just want a big old bear hug from!

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Paddy McGuinness

Over recent years, the Take Me Out presenter has been influenced by his fitness fanatic wife Christine to hit the gym in their Cheshire home. He dropped from 14 stn to 13 stn 9 lb in 2018, saying he's happy with his size.

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Gemma Collins

Gemma has always been mega-glam, but her weight has fluctuated over the years and she'd admitted that she often feels self conscious around her ultra slim TOWIE co stars.

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Gemma Collins

After a vigorous few months training for Dancing on Ice, the GC earned a legion of new fans, but lost a whopping two stone!

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Emma Chawner, 2007

During Emma's first audition she told the judges she "couldn't do anymore" singing and after they told her she couldn't sing, her parents went on to confront them all. The dramz.

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Emma Chawner, 2019

Fast forward 12 years since her first audition and Emma revealed after swapping junk food for a healthy lifestyle she dropped 12 stone in just two years.

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Taking to Instagram Stories, she shared a statement which read: "Does everyone have to be so bloody negative on IG? Let people be. It's not your life, so calm the f down."

She continued: "Also, to the people saying my hips are photoshopped...hahaa. I've always always had wide hips. It's runs in my family. I will from now on be deleting any comments that are negative or rude. Purely because, a girl doesn't have time for that. Thanks, bye."

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She then shared all the messages of supported that flooded her inbox after sharing the story. On the actual photograph in question, one fan wrote: "Don’t even pay attention to the ones who are hating on you, surely if you follow Hetti on here then you are a supporter of her work and her life, you don’t follow her to insult her body, life, work, just to make yourself feel better, everyone else is different and she’s comfortable with her body, if you’ve got nothing nice to say then unfollow her and have a word with yourself."

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