Kate Winslet and Nigella Lawson look so pleased

It is the most delicious news. Women are happiest with their lives and the way they look when they are a generous size 14.

Contentment, it seems, comes with curves. Perhaps that's why Kate Winslet and Nigella Lawson look so pleased with themselves.

In a poll of 3,000 women, size 14s rated their general happiness higher than any other female shape, with a quarter saying they liked their appearance.


Almost half said they were completely happy with their career, while a third rated their love lives as the best possible.

Second happiest, according to the research, were size 12 women, with almost three quarters saying they were totally satisfied with their friendships and almost half happy with their careers.

Size eights came third in the happiness poll, closely followed by those who wear a size 16 - the average dress size for British women. They, in turn, were followed by the slender size 10s.

But women who wear a size 24 or above didn't fare quite so well in the research carried out for Special K cereal.

Some 18 per cent of this group said they were extremely unhappy with their lives.

Only 4 per cent were happy with their work while more than one in ten admitted they were extremely unhappy in their love lives. Size 20s were second in the list of the unhappiest women followed by those who wear a size 22.


Larger ladies were not alone in their discontent. Size sixes were rated fourth unhappiest.

'It's great to discover that being a size zero doesn't necessarily bring you happiness,' said a spokesman for Special K.

'Our data shows that the curvier size 14 woman is much more comfortable with her shape and has a happier outlook on life.'

Kate Winslet, thought to be a size 10 to 12 but who has been a 14 as well, has long been a champion of well rounded women. She won a public apology and libel damages from a magazine which

wrongly reported she had visited a diet doctor. She said she hoped her success would show girls they did not need to be thin to be happy.

'I feel very strongly that curves are natural, womanly and real,' she has said.

'I shall continue to hope that women are able to believe in themselves for who they are inside, and not feel under such incredible pressure to be unnaturally thin. I have always been, and shall continue to be, honest when it comes to body/ weight issues.' Nigella Lawson criticised the 'great god of skinny' last year.

The TV cook, who is thought to be a size 16, said: 'I do think that women who spend all their lives on a diet probably have a miserable sex life: if your body is the enemy, how can you relax and take pleasure?'

Angelina Jolie is at the other end of the curve spectrum.

The Hollywood actress, thought to be a size 6 to 8, has been criticised for being too thin but remains unrepentant.

Bollywood's top young actresses

Here is a look at Bollywood's top young actresses, women in their 20s who look all set to take over the industry.



Kareena Kapoor
What can you say, she's still the queen. Even though her Tashan might have flopped, Kareena's still the icon for all things glamorous.

She's had a couple of powerhouse performances, so she knows how to turn on the acting nozzle when she needs it. Plus, she's dating the coolest of the Khans.



Katrina Kaif
Kaif is such an extreme dazzler that she's making a career out of not having to act.

Currently the 'lucky charm' in an extremely superstitious industry, Kaif is riding the wave of her stellar looks and a fab chemistry with reigning Kinng Akshay Kumar.



Priyanka Chopra
The curvy Punjabi lass might have struck out with sci-fi duds like Love Story 2050 and Drona, and let's not even mention a certain Bruce Almighty remake, but Piggy Chops has redeemed herself with Dostana, where she looks like a million yummy bucks. Nice.



Genelia D'Souza
Sure, so there's a chance Jaane Tu will be the biggest hit of her career, but what a hit it is.

And Genelia, sparkling, grinning, madcap Genelia, is the undisputed star of the ensemble, unlike other debutants usually overshadowed by the men.



Deepika Padukone
A stunning piece of work, Deepika may be acting cardboard so far, but if she continues to ratchet up hits, there's a chance she can turn into the next Katrina.

Add to that the fact that she's dating sureshot superstar Ranbir Kapoor, and all systems are 'go' for this tall gal.



Sonam Kapoor
Her first film has to rank among the biggest flops in movie history, considering its SRK-defying hype.

Yet while Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya was a debacle, the gorgeous Sonam got rave reviews, and there's enough buzz for her next film, Dilli 6. This one's here to stay.



Vidya Balan
There's a distinct likelihood that this doe-eyed woman would have been a few notches higher on this list if only she wasn't the most horrendous dresser.

Yet the Parineeta girl has doled out hits like Heyy Babyy and held her own in Lage Raho Munna Bhai, so she's definitely poised for an upswing. Let's just hope she finds a mirror.



Kangna Ranaut
A very unconventional beauty, the Gangster heroine isn't the sort that can slip into any role.

Her speech is distinctly peculiar, yet she's gamely managed to deliver performances in films like Metro and Fashion, and there's tremendous buzz about her upcoming Raaz 2.



Ayesha Takia
The only reason Bollywood's most statuesque leading lady -- who also happens to be among its most wholesomely innocent-looking, ironically -- isn't much higher up on this list is because we haven't seen her around lately.

She's a very fine actress, and we're looking forward to seeing her again in Nagesh Kukunoor's 8 By Ten, opposite Akshay Kumar.



Neetu Chandra
She started out as just another one of the Garam Masala bimbettes, but Chandra's really worked at her career, getting good notices for films like Traffic Signal.

And advance reviews for the upcoming Oye Lucky Lucky Oye mark her as a surefire talent to watch.

Bikinis Battle Of The Jungle

Within hours of entering the celebrity jungle at the weekend, page three girl Nicola McLean was stripping to a barely-there bikini. The result: wall-to-wall coverage in the red tops. But is this well-worn publicity trick likely to work? Here we look at past I'm A Celebrity glamour girls and how stripping off has made them money... or not as much as they would have liked.

Nicola McLean: How much is my bikini worth?

MYLEENE KLASS

This shower under a waterfall went on to earn Myleene Klass £2 million

BIKINI ACTION:

The former Hear'say singer was catapulted back to fame in 2006 after showering under a waterfall in a now infamous white bikini in Series 6.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

Inundated with work offers, she signed a £1 million deal to model clothes for M&S - including a white bikini.

Two albums reached No 1 in the classical chartes, and her TV career took off.

She recently launched her own Baby K range for Mothercare and is to replace Nicky Hambleton-Jones as presenter of TV's 10 years younger.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:

£2 million and rising rapidly.

Celebrity PR expert Nick Ede says: 'Presenting 10 Years Younger will be a huge earner this year.'

GEMMA ATKINSON

Gemma Atkinson became a lads' mag favourite after this showing

BIKINI ACTION:

The former Hollyoaks actress-turned-glamour-girl became a firm lads' mag favourite after cutting a curvacious figure on Series 7 last year - boosted by a breast enlargement (to a 34E).

Despite her quiet demeanor, the model is far from shy, so she took every opportunity to flash her bikini body.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

Her annual calendar saw soaring sales and she rocketed up FHM's 100 Sexiest List to number 18.

She now features in video game Red Alert 3, which is reportedly lifting her profile in the U.S.

Next month she's playing Peter Pan at Manchester Opera House.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:

£500,000 maximum. 'Her appeal is limited, as she still hasn't found her niche - not a presenter, not an actress any more and not yet a household name,' says Nick Ede.

NANCY SORRELL

Nancy Sorrell has picked up modelling contracts with High Street brands since appearing on I'm A Celebrity

BIKINI ACTION:

The former lapdancer and wife of Vic Reeves - who joined her in the jungle - scored on good looks and warm personality, but was first out of Series 4 in 2004.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

Since the show, which Sorrell, 34, credits with changing her earning potential, her modelling contracts have expanded to include many big High Street names, including Next and Pampers.

Designed a lingerie range for Ann Summers.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:

£400,000. 'She has a great personality, but has done only small endorsement deals,' says celebrity PR Nick Ede.

'Her Ann Summers range looks good, but won't be a huge earner.

'With such a strong personality I think she and Vic could be the new Richard and Judy.'

KATIE PRICE

Katie Price has been the most successful of the glamour models to graduate from I'm A Celebrity, earning £4 million since the show

BIKINI ACTION:

If it wasn't for I'm A Celebrity Series 3 in 2004, Jordan, 30, would never have met and married fellow jungle contestant Peter Andre.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

She released her autobiography, Being Jordan, to coincide with I'm A Celebrity and sold more than 97,000 copies in a year.

She then put her married life up for public consumption with Jordan & Peter Laid Bare, a fly-on-the-wall TV documentary.

It was so popular that another six episodes followed in 2005 and there have been yearly instalments ever since.

She is paid a minimum of £25,000 for public appearances and her perfume, Stunning, has earned her a small fortune along with her Perfect Ponies children's books, and a workout DVD.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:
£4 million. Nick Ede says: 'She is a money-making machine.'

LINDA BARKER

Linda Barker posing in skimpy bikini has transformed herself

BIKINI ACTION:

When she appeared in this khaki string vest over a minuscule animal print bikini, no one could believe the TV presenter was in her 40s.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

The style guru, 47, used her appearance in 2003's I'm A Celebrity to launch her own interiors catalogue under the brand name Really Linda Barker.

She has also appeared in TV adverts for sofa store DFS and Currys, modelled Asda underwear, made personal appearances and launched a yoga DVD.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:

£1.5 million. 'She is a very popular woman and was the first to really maximise on her potential.

'No one thought she would be the one from I'm A Celebrity to get so many endorsement deals and do so well from it,' says Nick Ede.

SOPHIE ANDERTON

Sophie Anderton, might have looked stunning, but her fiery character turned the public off

BIKINI ACTION:

The supermodel, 31, famous for risque Wonderbra adverts, looked stunning in Series 4 in 2004, but her fiery disposition turned people against her.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

Anderton's post-show success was somewhat overshadowed by her exposure as a call girl and cocaine addict, which cost her a £100,000 contract with tanning company Fake Bake.

A contestant on Celebrity Love Island, in 2006, she also modelled bigname lingerie.

Lined up for the first series of reality show Cirque de Celebrite, but withdrew due to injury.

After a traumatic break-up, she is reportedly in rehab.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:

£1 million. 'She was clever and used the controversy to boost her earnings,' says Nick Ede.

'But people have lost interest in her, and the scandal stops companies affiliating their brand with her.'

TARA PALMER-TOMKINSON

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson is popular with a lot of people

BIKINI ACTION:

The original London It-girl was known for her drug habit during the Nineties, but after rehab, her appearance on the first series of I'm A Celebrity in 2002 was the perfect remedy.

AFTER THE JUNGLE:

Tara, 31, exploded into our living rooms.

She appeared on Top Gear and Footballer's Wives.

Just finished filming canine show The Underdog for Living TV and has been recording her debut album, Flawed, since winning Fame Academy last year.

THIS BIKINI'S WORTH:

£400,000. Nick Ede says: 'She is popular with a lot of people and as she has her own family money, this is not really Tara's biggest drive.'

Jennifer Aniston blasts Angelina Jolie

Jennifer Aniston has branded love rival Angelina Jolie “uncool” following the actress’s admission she fell in love with current partner Brad Pitt when he was still married to the former Friends star.

Jolie recently revealed she and Pitt “fell in love” on the set of 2004 movie Mr and Mrs Smith, a whole year before Pitt and Aniston divorced.

The quote contradicted their previous claims they only hooked up after the split was made formal.

And it has prompted Aniston to break her long silence on the subject, in an interview with the December 2008 issue of Vogue magazine. What Angelina did was very uncool.

The 39-year-old says, “What Angelina did was very uncool.” Just last year, Jolie offered to meet Aniston in her own interview with the magazine. She said at the time, “If she wanted to (meet) then I would be open to it.”

Shilpa Shetty injured

Shilpa Shetty injured her wrist and has been advised a three-month rest by her doctor. The actress has no clue as to what caused the injury.

"Either it happened because I was practising cartwheels for my new action film or it could be because of the wear and tear that happens in weight training," she says. Shilpa has found ways to camouflage the injury on screen.

"Ill wear a long sleeve top for Bigg Boss and I'll wear a fat kada for Sunny Deol's The Man."

The actress is now at home devoting to those activities that she had kept on hold because of her tight schedule.

"I have started reading scripts that I did not have time to read earlier. But I am going to be very careful about what I say yes to. I want to do films where my character is exceptionally well developed. I don't want to do multistarrers," she said.

Being producer for the first time Shilpa does not want to take any risks. "That's the reason why I haven't opted for top stars becuase getting their dates would be a problem. Also I have relaised that I have become of a producer than an actress.

I needed to do a U turn to be taken seriously as an actress once again." Shilpa added, "Financers want filmmakers to cut down on costs. How can that be possible? I don't want to compromise on the quality of my film to save a few bucks."

Nicole Richie's style war

Nicole Richie and her former stylist Rachel Zoe have ended their feud.

'The Simple Life' star - who reduced Rachel to tears after calling her nicknames including "raisin face" and "lettuce cup" on her MySpace page - was seen happily speaking to the fashionista at a Los Angeles store opening earlier this week.

An onlooker said: "Nicole and Rachel introduced their partners to each other. They talked for 20 minutes about real estate and the economy."

Salma Hayek addicted to breastfeeding

Hollywood actress Salma Hayek has revealed that she can’t get enough of breastfeeding.

The 42-year-old star, who welcomed daughter Valentina in September 2007, says that she can’t stop herself from breastfeeding her daughter, reports China Daily.

"I'm like an alcoholic. It is like, I don't care if I cry, I don't care if I am fat, I am just going to do it for one more week, one more month, and then when I see how much good it is doing her and I can't stop,” she told Britain's Style magazine.

“It is a very powerful thing, you know," she added.

The Frida star admitted that breastfeeding is very painful.

"Let me tell you it is tough. You don't know what pain I am in after two hours, how difficult it was at first,” she added.

Moreover, she also dismissed claims that it helps mothers shed their post-pregnancy weight.

"And by the way, the myth that says you lose all this weight when you breastfeed? That is so not true! It''s like, please, will everyone stop telling me I look really well," she added.

Diana Hayden is out of the 'Bigg Boss'

Diana Hayden is out of the 'Bigg Boss' house but her spirit still remains the same.

When she entered the house, there was a feeling that she would be aloof and snobbish.

But Diana like the girl next door cooked, cleaned, washed, learnt Hindi and had a promising friendship with Ashutosh Kaushik.

Owing to that there were loads of teasing and tension in the house. This strong mutual affection also scared the rest and they ended up alienating and nominating the two.

The warmth that existed between Ashutosh and Diana made great viewing.

Diana maintains that it was just a friendship.

She's reportedly said, "Ashu's a very good friend and an honest guy. It was a case of two different people sticking together, but we are just friends."

She dismissed the love seen in Ashutosh's eyes by saying, "Ashu is a big nautanki. But, it was sad that he had been completely cut off by others, and I preferred to stay with him most of the time because I can't ditch a friend.

I am happy that I am out and Ashu has survived, because I can earn Rs. one crore (prize money) easily, but he can't do it right away.

So, it's important for him to win as he has to marry his sister off and establish himself. Later, he will also be able to earn big money."

She also made it a point to complain, "For the past two weeks, things have really got very dirty, and they are getting nastier by the day. Rahul and Monica are playing the dirtiest game. Monica lies through her teeth and Rahul isolates people by accusing them of all kinds of things."

It will be interesting to see what course Diana's life takes after this.

Priyanka Chopra is now a sexy girl

Tarun Mansukhani is mighty pleased with the kind of response he is getting for the bodies that John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra have acquired for DOSTANA. Accolodes have been coming in from all quarters as both John and Priyanka ignite the heat in their pursuit for acquiring best bodies in the town.

"While John has worked hard on his physique and made sure that heads (belonging to both women and men) turn around him wherever he goes, I am not surprised since he seems to have been born with a six pack abs.

What amazes me though is the strange body that Priyanka Chopra has", says Tarun Mansukhani, debutant director who is beginning his innings with this Karan Johar production.

How exactly?

"Well, she eats so much and doesn't even work out much. Still, she manages to hold her figure. I guess it's her metabolism that allows her to be this way. With DOSTANA, she could well be termed as a sexy girl next door", smiles Tarun.

Abhishek seems to be just the same though as in all his films, isn't it?

"In fact Abhi too has gone through some transformation as he was still working on DRONA when DOSTANA began. He was in fact the fittest since even when John would be tired, he would push him to get back on his feet and face the camera", reveals Tarun.

But he doesn't seem to be flaunting his body the way John is in the film. Why is that case?

Defends Tarun, "See the film and you would know for yourself. The kind of body type that he is carrying is something like is required for the character. It is truly in conjunction with the film. In any case, Abhi is a completely changed person for DOSTANA and is looking really fantastic." - Joginder Tuteja

Kareena and Vidya have a lot to thank to Lara

Lara says she said no Sohail-Salman Khan's Mr & Mrs Khanna and David Dhawan's Hook Ya Crook before they went to Kareena and Vidya.

Not quite happy with the opportunities being provided by producers Lara has almost finished writing a script.

Will she also direct it? "No I'm not ready to direct yet. And I can't wait to start my film. I've done two drafts. And I think it needs one more draft then I'm ready. What prompted me to write a script for myself?

Scriptwriters in Bollywood aren't writing anything indepth for woman.Invariably the scripts glorify the hero while the heroine is the love interest.

And the women-oriented films are half-baked attempts at feminist statements. Both to me are uninspiring."

But interestingly Lara has not written a woman-oriented film. "It has equal space for the male and female protagonist. It's not one of those feminist in-your-face women's films. The male lead will have a lot to contribute to my film."

And yes, Lara will produce the film. "We start soon. It will be a very commercial film..And I can't wait."

Whether Dino Morea will play the lead or not Lara won't say right now. "I've always been a writer. I didn't have to write earlier. Now what I do is, in-between shots instead of chatting or sleeping I write my script. Now I can't write unless I've noise all around me."

Lara's mom has been critically unwell for some time now. "My mom has been unwell for two years. So we're mentally prepared for the inevitable. My mom went into the hospital when I was in Pollachi for Billo Barber. I had to keep focused on my work. That's what being an actor is all about."

Lara is at her busiest now. "It feels good to have people like Shah Rukh and Akshay showing so much faith in me. My only professional regret is I missed out on Salman Khan's Mr & Mrs Khana.

But I can't do everything that's offered to me. David also offered me David Dhawan's Hook Ya Crook. That didn't excite me. But I'm doing David's Do Knot Disturb with Govinda.

We earlier worked together in Partner and I've just completed Ravi Chopra's Banda Yeh Bindas Hai with Govinda.We had a ball I've sharpened my comic aptitudes working with Govinda. "

Britney Spears is working on a "top secret project"

Britney Spears is working on a "top secret project".

The 'Womanizer' singer, who releases her new album 'Circus' on her 27th birthday December 2, has released exclusive photographs of auditions she held for male backing dancers on her MySpace page.

The dancers are part of a "top secret project" Britney is planning with her manager and choreographer, and were reportedly recruited "in anticipation of next month's 'Circus' ".

Paris Hilton wants to date Prince William

Paris Hilton wants to date Prince William - when he gets rid of his "mousy" girlfriend.

The hotel heiress met the future king - who has been dating Kate Middleton for around five years - on a recent night out and admits that despite being in a relationship with Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden, she would act on her crush if William didn't have a girlfriend.

Paris told New! magazine: "I'd be more than happy to date William - so long as he ditches the mousy girlfriend. I couldn't believe it when I met him. He was awesome and really hot."

Revamps hits christina aguilera

Christina Aguilar's only agreed to release a greatest hits album if she could re-record some tracks.

The singer is currently promoting her new record 'Keeps Getting Better: A Decade of Hits' but demanded to change some of her classic songs as she wanted to give her fans something new to listen to.

She said: "I felt strongly that I had to reinvent some of the old tracks and give the fans something fresh, so I re-recorded a handful.

Jodie Marsh Hot or Not?

Okay, so every time Jodie Marsh goes out in public and A) shows her massive silicon-enhanced chest, B) embarrasses herself, or C) all of the above. Answer: C. That being said, there's something about her I like. Maybe it's her proclivity for choice 'A' above. Also, without the 14 pounds of makeup she is actually an attractive woman. Now then, what say ye? Is Jodie Marsh hot? Or not?

Hot? Perhaps. Classy? Not a chance.

Elsa Pataky is awesome

As many of you know who are regulars to this site, there are a very select few women that are in My Club. Cheryl Tweedy, Gina Carano, Kelly Ripa, Julianne Hough and Elsa Pataky. These women get posts done on them any time I run across new pics of them.

If you have a problem with me doing that, well then, I guess you're a homosexual.

Semi-naked Spears Shocks Gym-goers....

Semi-naked Spears Shocks Gym-goers.

Semi-naked Spears Shocks Gym-goers....

Troubled star Britney Spears shocked fellow gym-goers in Los Angeles after wandering into the exercise room wearing nothing but a towel.

The Toxic hitmaker was working out at Bally's in Culver City on Monday (28Apr08) and after she finished her routine, headed to the changing room to shower.

Jolie 'drug Tape'....

Angelina Jolie 'Drug Tape'.

Jolie 'drug Tape'....

A videotape that allegedly shows Angelina Jolie snorting and smoking heroin has been offered for sale - according to reports.

A source tells the National Enquirer the tape shows Jolie, before she was famous, taking drugs with friends.

Hollywood star Halle Berry unveiled her post-baby body

When Hollywood star Halle Berry unveiled her post-baby body at a gala six weeks after giving birth, it appeared she had followed the path of most celebrity mothers by dropping her baby weight overnight.

But it seems that the Oscar-winning actress is, like many mothers, taking the pace rather more gently, as she was seen yesterday in a skimpy T-shirt dress which revealed she still has her post-baby tummy.

Unlike most celebrities who won't be seen in public with even an ounce of post-baby podge, after almost two months out of the limelight with new baby Nahla, down to earth Halle was happily seen shopping at shoe store Diavolina.

Clearly Halle is non-plussed by not yet shedding all her baby weight, as she made no attempt to cover up or hide away her figure.

The 41-year-old actress still looks amazing, as witnessed by her turn on the red carpet at a charity gala earlier this week in Los Angeles.

The difference is fairly stark, but no doubt the actress who is known for her stunning red carpet has laid her hands on a pair of tummy reducing Spanx control pants which ensured she looked suitably svelte.

Dressed in a plunging empire-line leopard print minidress, the actress made the most of a happy side-effect of early motherhood - a boosted bust line.

Halle stepped out again the day after the gala to host the Halle Berry Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament.

Although the actress didn't golf, she was seen at the event, which was held at L.A.'s Mountain Gate Country Club, posing for pictures with participants, which included Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle and model boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry, 32.

Halle and Gabriel welcomed their baby Nahla Ariela on March 16. Nahla means 'honey bee' in Arabic.

Nahla arrived with her father, and was sequestered with a nanny in a trailer the actress had parked near the course.

And the new parents left early, just as the party was getting into full swing, according to People magazine Halle told the assembled golfers: "I'm going to have to leave.

"My baby is calling for my breast. So, if I don't see everyone later, thank you!".

American girl Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson has become an official US citizen.

The former 'Baywatch' beauty - who was born and raised in Canada - says her first act as an American was to visit the capital Washington D.C. to lobby against animal testing on behalf of PETA.

Hilary Duff Denies Plans To Star

Hilary Duff Denies Plans To Star In 90210 Remake....

Latest: Singer/actress Hilary Duff has denied she is in talks to join the cast of a new Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off series.

A contemporary series of the hit 1990s TV show has been commissioned by U.S.

Courteney Cox's baby plan

Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette are trying for another baby.

The former 'Friends' star and the actor are keen for their three-year-old daughter Coco to have a sibling and are said to be undergoing IVF treatment.

She said: "My emotions were all over the place. I'll probably do it one more time."

Kelly turns to ex-boyfriend Jason Statham

Kelly Brook is in need of a shoulder to cry on following her split with Titanic star Billy Zane.

But I'm sure Zane won't be happy to hear Kelly is being comforted by ex-boyfriend Jason Statham.

"Kelly and her family kept in touch with Jason when they split," says a friend of the Brook family.

"Jason took ages to get over her and didn't date anyone for years.

"He's seeing someone now but is in touch with Kelly all the time. They are very good friends."

Angelina Jolie ditches her 'goth' look for vibrant yellow

Sunny delight: Gothic Angelina Jolie embraces a vibrant yellow look for her swelling baby bump.

The usually dark and brooding Angelina Jolie appears to have embraced a sunnier look for her maternity wardrobe.

Dressed in a vibrant yellow chiffon dress, with a plunging bodice, and flats the Hollywood star who is said to be expecting twins with partner Brad Pitt, looked a picture pre-natal health.

Angelina was seen at Los Angeles restaurant Marino on rare outing without any members of her family as neither Brad or her kids were in attendance.

Her delightful new look made a change from usual fashion diet of dark, full-length maxi dresses.

Angelina's usual sombre black look has seen her compared to the 'Goth' fashion tribe, who dress head to toe in the mournful colour.

But despite the change in approach to maternity wear, the sunny disposition didn't extend to Angelina's countenance which appeared to be more of a scowl as she made her entrance to the LA restaurant.

The star, also used her huge handbag to shield her bump from the cameras, but later, as she left the restaurant, it could be seen more clearly.

The busy star certainly hasn't let the impending birth affect her packed schedule.

Recently she took part in a ground-breaking ceremony alongside actor partner Brad Pitt to build homes for Hurricane Katrina refugees.

And earlier this month she attended a high-profile meeting in Washington to urge the international community to take responsibility for the education of Iraqi children.

The Jolie-Pitt brood currently numbers four: Maddox, six; Pax, four; Zahara, three; and Shiloh, who turns two next month.

Angelina is rumoured to be planning to attend Cannes Film Festival in May as her animated film, 'Kung Fu Panda' from Paramount, will be premièring at the film festival.

And the Clint Eastwood directed film 'Changeling' - a 1920s-period mystery about a missing child that stars Angelina - has also been announced as part of the films entered in the prestigious film competition.