The Bizarre Diets Celebrities Use to Lose Weight (8 photos)

Staying in shape is practically in the job description for celebrities. Paparazzi follow their every move, and fans never hesitate to critique every detail in the comments under their photos. We’ve rounded up some of the most extreme diets A-listers have ever tried—and we strongly advise against copying them at home.





Zoë Kravitz: The Clay Diet



American actress Zoë Kravitz admitted to eating a spoonful of clay before every meal, claiming it helped her drop nearly 45 pounds. While clay is said to detoxify the body and flush out harmful isotopes alongside weight loss, proceed with caution: it can contain dangerously high levels of lead or arsenic.

J.Lo: Essential Oil Fasting





Jennifer Lopez learned to trick her appetite: whenever she feels hungry, the singer rubs grapefruit essential oil on her wrist and takes a whiff, picturing a chocolate bar in her mind. The actress claims the oil's scent also boosts the body's fat-burning abilities.

Renée Zellweger: The Ice Diet



Renée Zellweger has her own trick: whenever she gets hungry, she munches on ice cubes to fill her stomach and send a signal to her brain that she’s full. Smart and apparently effective, but definitely bizarre!

Beyoncé: The Liquid Fast



We’re used to seeing Beyoncé with her signature curves, but at one point, she lost them after putting herself through a grueling 10-day fast. She drank nothing but water mixed with powdered green tea leaves, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper—all while enduring intense workouts and hours of dance rehearsals. Sounds brutal!

Chris Martin: The 6:1 Diet



The Coldplay frontman—currently dating "Fifty Shades of Grey" star Dakota Johnson and formerly married to Gwyneth Paltrow—eats normally six days a week and fasts on the seventh. Chris says skipping food for a day makes him much more productive, likely because controlled fasting helps him stay focused without the distraction of meals.

Megan Fox: The Vinegar Diet



While following a low-carb diet, American actress Megan Fox drinks a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar before every meal. Apparently feeling that regular methods like diet and exercise aren't enough, she resorts to remedies like this. Vinegar can help flush toxins, suppress appetite, and boost metabolism, but you have to admit—it’s not the most enjoyable routine.

Woody Harrelson: The Raw Food Diet



Raw foodism is often associated with stars like Angelina Jolie, so it might come as a surprise that a man in his prime—Haymitch from "The Hunger Games" himself—follows the same lifestyle. You’d think he couldn't pass up a juicy steak, but that's not the case at all. Let's just hope Woody keeps his raw diet balanced and doesn't end up dangerously thin like Jolie!