The Worst Celebrity Endorsements
Despicable Celebrity Weight Loss Endorsements
They’re rich and famous, but that doesn’t mean you should buy what they’re selling. Here are 11 celebrity diet and fitness testimonials that we’re better off without
By
Emily G. W. Chau
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They Endorsed What?!
We’re all familiar with the “celebrity effect”—the halo the rich and famous lend to selling everything from designer cars to workout DVDs—and when it comes to diet and fitness products, a high-profile spokesperson can be a huge selling point. (Sign us up for any way to look as good as Gwenyth or be as athletic as Beckham.) But when companies choose trashy reality TV stars and D-list celebs to hawk their products, we’re left scratching our heads. Does anyone really want to eat like Snooki or Rod Blagojevich? Here, we’ve rounded up the most cringe-worthy weight loss endorsements from the famous and infamous. You’ll be surprised by how low some advertisers are willing to go.
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