Friday, 16 March 2007

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Gwyneth is 'too skinny' to play Marlene Dietrich

Actress told to fatten up to play Hollywood legend

Gwyneth Paltrow has been dubbed too slim for her latest movie role.

The 34-year-old is set to portray screen legend Marlene Dietrich in a new film, but has been told by Maria Riva, Marlene's only child, that she needs to put on some pounds before playing her mum.

'There wasn't a star in Hollywood back in Marlene Dietrich's era that was as thin as today's actresses,' Maria tells the Daily Express.

Actress Grace Bradley Boyd, who was a close friend of Marlene's, agrees that Gwyneth needs to boost her curves. 'Marlene, Joan Crawford, Paulette Goddard – all of us were shapely,' she says.

'I think Gwyneth will need some helpings of good old apple pie and plenty of ice cream!'

Gwynie should ask Bridget Jones star Renée Zellweger for some fattening-up tips...