a friend sent this to me and i want to thank him 1. Marilyn Monroe - Considered one of the sexiest women of all-time, and by today's standards, she would be considered a BBW.
2. Oprah Winfrey - Although Oprah's weight has gone up and down, she is beautiful no matter how much she weighs.
3. Queen Latifah - An accomplished musician, actress and BBW.
4. Delta Burke - Her character on Designing Women was a BBW and yet, she who was the sex symbol of the show.
5. Wynonna - One of the most successful female country music singers of all-time and a sexy BBW as well.
6. Emme - The most famous "Plus-Size" model of all-time. Living proof that you don't have to be thin to be attractive, sexy and successful.
7. Aretha Franklin - The queen of R&B and a beautiful BBW.
8. Melissa Peterman - Barbara Jean from the sitcom, Reba.
9. Ann Wilson - Lead singer from the rock band, Heart. She was miserable until she decided to live her life as a BBW.
10. Jamie Lee Curtis - Why is she on this list? Because of her stand a few years back when she refused to let her pictures be air brushed and manipulated anymore on magazine covers. She is not really a BBW, but her principles are in line with what a BBW stands for... Be yourself and love your body no matter your shape.
11. Serena Williams - She's athletic, successful, beautiful and a BBW. She's not fat, but she is a Big Beautiful Woman.
12. Trisha Yearwood - One of the top country music singers of all-time and married to Garth Brooks.
13. Elizabeth Taylor - She is right up there with Marilyn Monroe as one of the sexiest women of all-time.
14. Nell Carter - The lovable house mother on Facts of Life and a beautiful BBW as well.
15. Missy Elliott – Popular Rap and R&B singer and beautiful African American BBW.
16. Camryn Manheim – Actress best known for role on the Practice.
17. Rosie O'Donnell – Probably the most famous plus-size comedian of all-time.
18. Kathy Bates – One of the best actresses in the business.
19. Mia Tyler – Sister of actress Liv Tyler and famous plus-sized model.
20. Sophia Loren – Just like Marilyn Monroe, one of the most beautiful women of all-time.
21. Carnie Wilson – Singer from the band, Wilson Phillips.
22. Kate Winslet – Star from the movie Titantic and voluptuous superstar.
23. Roseanne Barr – Comedian, actress and formerly married to Tom Arnold.
24. Sally Struthers – Former star from All in the Family.
25. Mo'Nique – Star of the movie Phat Girlz and her own hit sitcom, The Parkers.
26. Mama Cass – Famous singer from the Mamas and the Papas.
27. Toccara Jones - She won Tyra Banks' Top Model contest on VH1.
28. Countess Vaughn - Star of The Parkers TV show with another BBW, Mo'Nique
29. Della Reese – African American actress, singer, model and activist.
30. Mona Lisa - Subject of the most famous painting of all-time.
31. Kim Coles - Actress from In Living Color fame.
32. Yvette Wilson - Beautiful BBW Actress from Moesha.
33. Margaret Cho – Famous comedian, actress and activist.
34. America Ferrar – Star of the film, Real Women Have Curves and the new ABC series, Ugly Betty.
35. Lindsey Hollister – Actress most well-known for role on Boston Public.
36. Mayim Bialik – Former star of the NBC sitcom, Blossom, who blossomed into a BBW.
37. Pearl Bailey – Famous African American Singer, Performer and Actress.
38. Mae West – Burlesque star in the early 1900’s.
39. Barbara Brickner – A beautiful plus-sized model who works with Eddie Bauer, Lands End and Nordstrom to name a few.
40. Kimberley Locke – Pop singer introduced by American Idol and a plus size fashion model.
