Sophie Anderton We're used to model Sophie Anderton being a right skinny minnie.

One of the leanest beanpoles in town, no less.

But the 32-year-old has shocked us all by putting on a stone in the last three months.

The brunette babe has made a determined effort to pile on the pounds, after struggling for years with her body image.

Speaking to this week's Closer magazine, she said: "I've finally realised you don't need to be super-skinny to be a successful model. Look at Cindy Crawford - she's got a gorgeous, healthy figure. Even Kate Moss has put on weight."
 
Speaking about her former lifestyle, she added: "I survived for days on coffee and Red Bull. No wonder I got skinny. My addiction and constant partying had a terrible effect on my body - I was just so unhealthy. But now I'm feeling good."

The star put on weight by eating larger portions, going from a size 6 to a size 8.

"Now some people think I look 'big', when actually I'm normal. I like to look slim, but not skinny or gaunt - that's never attractive," she said.

We couldn't agree more, Soph.

Check out her bootylicious look in full, in our gallery of curvy stars, below.