Nia Vardalos lose about 40 pound of her weight

Forty pounds lost and one daughter gained, two things that aren't often paired together, actress and writer Nia Vardalos returns to film. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding“ star makes return to the big screen. Her latest motion picture "My Life in Ruins" hit theaters on Friday.

After writing and starring in the 2002 unexpected blockbuster "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Vardalos took a break from the acting scene to "grieve an infertility situation,". During that time, Vardalos, 46, reportedly wrote six scripts and eventually adopted a 3-year-old girl with her husband Ian Gomez.


Vardalos describes her now 4-year-old daughter as the best thing that has ever happened to her. "That's a big statement because a miracle happened with 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,'" she said. "But career success means nothing without personal happiness."



As for her weight loss, Vardalos points to health concerns rather than a desire to land in the spotlight. The reason for her 40-pound drop was reportedly to address a blood sugar issue and thyroid disease, as well as a family history of diabetes.

Jennifer Hudson celebrates her pregnancy.

The Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Hudson, celebrated her first pregnancy with a baby shower this past weekend in downtown Chicago.

"It was a baby shower, a quiet gathering of friends and mostly family," singer/actress Felicia Fields said of Hudson's party, which was held in a relative's home on Saturday. "They're really trying to keep it kind of quiet." She added, "It was a nice time that we had."


It is unknown when the baby is due, however the Chicago Sun-Times reports Hudson is seven months along. When asked if Hudson received blue or pink gifts, Fields said, "They don't know [the gender]. More yellow."


Hudson, 27, is engaged to former reality TV star David Otunga, who's currently pursuing a career in pro wrestling. While the couple has not disclosed the wedding date, Hudson has previously said she plans to include her three dogs - Oscar, Grammy and Dreamgirl - in the ceremony.

Scarlett Johansson proposed Ryan Reynolds ?!!!!! What is the truth?

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