Report: Karolina Kurkova's Weight Worries Explained

Access Hollywood - January 11, 2009 2:07 PM PST
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- E! named supermodel Karolina Kurkova the world's sexiest woman in November, but for some critics, the 24-year-old's figure is too full.

According to FOX News' Pop Tarts column, a thyroid disorder is the reason behind what some have dubbed Karolina's weight problems. A source told the site that the model has hypothyroidism, a condition that affects the metabolism.

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In June, Karolina was criticized for her "cellulite and love handles" at San Paulo Fashion Week, and called "too fat" after Victoria's Secret's fashion show in November.

According to FOX, the model has said that her diet consists mainly of vegetables, salad and protein - and in the weeks before the latest Victoria's show, she reportedly cut carbs entirely and kept a strict gym regimen, but didn't lose the weight she wanted to.

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"She was exhausted and didn't get down to where she wanted to be," a source told the site.

Karolina was reportedly almost a no-show at the event, with the decision to have her take the catwalk at the last minute.

But despite her detractors, the leggy Czech remains very much in demand - according to Forbes, she's the eighth highest-paid model in the world.

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  • Yvonne
    I think all the models are beauitful, Kate Moss is like me very petite, Merci Yvonne
    report abuseposted May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
  • Mike
    The notion a woman is not attractive unless she looks like an anorexic waif or a young boy is dangerous propaganda pushed by the fashion industry which is run by gays and pedophiles. Karolina is a beautiful girl and not full enough up top IMO.
    report abuseposted May 30, 2009 6:41 PM PDT
  • Victoria M
    Karolina needs to see a surgeon to have a few ribs removed, so then she can fit into the 23" waisted clothing that her Victoria's Secret contract obligated her to fit into. Too bad her contract was dropped because of her fatness. Shame on her for actually eating. Next thing we'll be seeing is Supermodels with nasogastric feeding tubes so they will never eat again@
    report abuseposted May 30, 2009 6:18 PM PDT
  • Angel
    R U freaking kidding me!!!
    report abuseposted January 12, 2009 11:07 AM PST
  • Hypo-Allergenic
    Bish,please. She's gorgeous. How dare someone call her fat? Society is so twisted.
    report abuseposted January 11, 2009 11:11 PM PST
  • Barney H
    Ohh my god, she is HUGE, not. What warped Hollywood press writer started this? She is a fabulous looking woman. And it's not only her body that is gorgeous - look at her face! Why are we so obsessed with looking for a tiny bit of softness in the female figure? Give it up already!
    report abuseposted January 11, 2009 9:28 PM PST
  • Gina
    She's overweight? Not in this picture. So she has cellulite, big deal. She looks fine to me. Are they overreacting cause she's not a size zero? That's refreshing to see, a model who ain't a stick.
    report abuseposted January 11, 2009 9:10 PM PST
  • soho
    Are you kidding me?? Who is the idiot that says she has a weight problem? Dumb Ass!!
    report abuseposted January 11, 2009 8:33 PM PST
  • Jo P
    It is okay for women to have curves, those skinny models who look like you could drive a semi between their thighs are the ugly ones. This type of wrong message gives young girls body image issues, people can be beautiful no matter what shape and size.
    report abuseposted January 11, 2009 8:19 PM PST
  • Just Me
    This is exactly why girls turn bulimic and anorexic! Because people call women like Karolina FAT! SHE'S NOT FAT AT ALL!
    report abuseposted January 11, 2009 6:19 PM PST
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