Like Tom Cruise who got fat, there are many other celebrities that get fat. Tyra Banks is one of them - she has gained about 30 lbs. She is still in pretty good shape compared to other women but is clearly not the supermodel that she used to be.

How is Tyra reacting?

Not in the most mature way. Gaining weight is a health issue and has to be dealt with that way. On the other hand, she has become defensive and is attacking the tabloids that have taken unlflattering pictures of her. She is also saying that other American women are heavier than she is and that is why anyone who calls her "ugly" is calling all other Americans ugly. That is simply running away from the problem and blaming the messenger.

A situation like this can happen for any one of us. It could be a spouse or a family member or doctor or friend who might tell us that we have gained weight.

What should you do when someone tells you about your weight gain?

1. Acknowledge the problem.
2. Develop an action plan to deal with it. This should include diet and exercise. If there are any emotional issues to deal with (e.g. depression), make sure that you take care of them as well.
3. So many celebrities including Oprah, Madonna, Kirstie Alley, Leah Remini, Geri Halliwell, Drew Barrymore, and Janet Jackson, have successfully lost weight. Tyra Banks can do it and so can you.