By Andrea Magrath


Transformation: Martine McCutcheon has dropped two dress sizes in the lead up to her summer wedding, after reportedly purchasing a size 10 wedding dress


Plenty of brides go into slim-down mode ahead of their big day, and Martine McCutcheon is no different.

The actress, 35, has managed to go from a size 16 to a size 12 in five months in the lead up to her summer wedding.

Miss McCutcheon is reported to have purchased a size ten wedding dress as a motivation to lose a further few pounds.

Shedding for the wedding: Martine McCutcheon is determined to reach her goal in time for her big day

A svelte-looking Martine was pictured shopping in London last week in skintight trousers.

Her appearance was in stark contrast to her voluptuous curves on the red carpet at the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in November, when she was a size 16.

At her smallest in 2005, Martine got down to a size eight with the release of her workout DVD. But the Love, Actually star admits that being overly slim doesn't suit her, and a size 10 is her ideal shape.

According to Closer magazine, the actress told friends: 'I'm more mature now, so it's not about faddy diets, it's about long-term health and steady weight loss. The word 'diet' makes me panic - I give in on day three!'

Last year, down-to-earth Martine said she was realistic about her body shape. I don’t want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don’t want to fly the flag for being too thin either,’ she said.

‘I’ve never pretended to be a supermodel. I am what I am. I’m attractive, I make the most of myself and I’m real.’

Musician McManus, 28, proposed to the actress last December after four years of dating.

'With Jack, I feel completely loved,' Martine told Hello! magazine earlier this month.

'In other relationships I've had to apologise for elements of who I am - "Sorry about the press," or, "Sorry it's not glamorous 24/7."

'With Jack, there's no need for me to apologise or compromise.'


I am complete: The Love Actually star says she feels 'complete' with fiancé Jack McManus



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By Daily Mail Reporter


Changing shapes: Martine's weight has varied over the years


Martine McCutcheon stepped out last night looking a little curvier than usual.

The former EastEnder has always been anti size zero, so it's no surprise to see the 35-year-old representing the fuller figure.

Former chart-topper McCutcheon attended the Spectacle Wearer of the Year event at Battersea Power Station in London.

Healthy eater: Martine cuts a slimmer figure in the television advert for Activia yoghurt


She braved chilly temperatures to pose without the fur coat she was carrying, revealing a strapless animal print floor-length gown.

On first glance the dress looked daringly low-cut, but a piece of flesh-coloured material was stitched in place to prevent her showing too much.

Her long dark tresses hung loosely and she opted for a skyscraper peep-toe heels to give her height an extra boost.

Curvier: Martine McCutcheon sports a fuller figure at the Spectacle Wearer of the Year grand final in London


Giving her seal of approval, Martine simply tweeted before bedtime: 'Night all! Had such a great time this evening X'

In 2007, Martine said she was 'comfortable' with her size, despite contradicting herself by longing to be a size eight.

Embracing her shape: Martine posed with her glasses on in honour of the event


She said: 'I am very comfortable with my shape now. I would love to be a size eight, but being that small is a constant struggle for me.

'I made the conscious decision to be a size ten-12, it means that I can enjoy life and still feel good about myself.'

Earlier this year she insisted she is happy with her shape, saying: 'I don't want to fly the flag for being unhealthy and overweight, but I don't want to fly the flag for being too thin either.

'I've never pretended to be a supermodel. I am what I am. I'm attractive, I make the most of myself and I'm real.'

Slender: Martine sported a svelte figure at the peak of her career when she starred with Hugh Grant in 2003 film Love Actually


After catapulting to fame on the BBC soap, McCutcheon ventured onto the silver screen, including a role opposite Hugh Grant in Love Actually.

Despite dreams to crack America, she has since continued with her career on hometurf and turned her attentions to writing.

In 2009 she had her first novel published called The Mistress.

Over the last two years McCutcheon has also been popping up on television screens after becoming the face on Danone's UK advertising campaign for its Activia yogurt brand in January 2010.


Streamline: Martine at the Sex And The City premiere in May 2008, and looking curvier in October 2009 at a charity event



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