If you read anything about what happens to the body after giving birth, a woman might believe that it turns into an utter bloated disaster! And, yet, that’s just not always true. Sure there are women out there who pack on the pounds and find it hard to keep them away. Then, there are that camp of women who basically squeeze their child out without you even noticing, because their bodies never seemed to change.

And, then there is that whole other group of women, who age and make babies, only to end up looking better than before. These are the women to be truly envious of, because they manage to pack on the pounds and lose it to come out looking better than the 22-year old version of themselves, only they’re closer to being 42 years old! How does this happen?

Well, to be honest it’s called a ‘better lifestyle’. Gone are the days of the invincible twenties when you could drink like a sailor and still look hot in a bikini. Say ‘hello’ to green juices, squats, and running after two year olds. Also, adding a few curves in the right places have something to do with morphing from a cute twenty-something to a hot MILF.

We’ve rounded up the hottest famous mamas who have proven that you can look better with a two-year old on your waist.

15 Tamara Ecclestsone - Adding Some Shape

She is an heir to a billion dollar fortune, amassed by her father Berni Ecclestone former chief executive of the Formula One Group. And, the sultry model has never ben shy about showing off her wealth or her body- from a Playboy cover to showing off her 120 pairs of Louboutin heels and 30 Hermes Birkin bags to ‘In Style Magazine’. Yet, after the birth of her first daughter Sophia, Tamara found a way to shed even more clothing to show a chiseled post-pregnancy figure.

Not that we wouldn’t find way to shed the clothes either if we were the heiresses. Her body was obviously nice before, but somehow (we’re guessing with a few HIT sessions), Ecclestone has found a way to turn into a chiseled goddess. The thirty-three year old was spotted 4-months after giving birth in a little bikini that showed a flawless figure free of an inch of fat.

14 Abbey Clancy - Living With An Athlete

‘Wow, doesn’t she look amazing,’ are pretty much the only words in your mouth when you see Abbey Clancy after giving birth. Sure she’s another gorgeous celebrity who showed off a post-pregnancy figure months after giving birth. It was four weeks to be exact. She flexed her muscles in a sports bra for a Reebok campaign. Yet, the ‘Britain’s Next Top Model’ star revealed that she opts for Pilates and healthy meals to keep fit.

Being blessed with lithe model-like genes can only get you so far after your body undergoes a change such as childbirth. “I live with a professional athlete [footballer husband Peter Crouch]. So, while some moms hit the office after, this stunner has been hitting the gym and it’s paid off! And, we’re sure her abs are thanking her, because her midriff has never looked so fine!

13 Jennifer Lopez - Pumping Iron

Jennifer Lopez’s body is fierce and really needs no introduction. Yet, after the birth of her twins, it seems like her body has only gotten better. Has anyone noticed those abs or legs she’s been showing off lately? Of course, chiseling down six months after giving birth for a triathlon is kind of what you’d expect of a celebrity of Jlo’s calibre.

She worked out three times per week with a trainer to increase stamina and strength after her twins. Before long, the multi-talented singer and actress was squeezing back into figure-hugging pencil skirts and dresses to show off her figure on the red carpet. She also showed off a new six-pack and toned legs to rival her ‘Selena’ days. The forty-eight year old has truly showed that some women just get better (or workout more) with age.

12 Kristin Cavallari - Better Than Ever

“I get my butt kicked by a trainer four days a week. He’s so hard on me! I swear the entire hour I basically want to cry, but it’s worth it.” Kristin Cavallari revealed to ‘People Magazine’. Kristin was a perfectly pretty beach girl whose claim to fame was showing off her perfectly pert little face on the MTV reality TV series, ‘Laguna Beach’. Then, she had babies (three to be exact) and worked her way to a perfectly toned beach derriere.

Basically, the girl looks better hitting her thirties than she did in her early twenties. The hard work pays off and Kristin is not shy about sharing her gym and bikini pics post childbirth. She has even shared tips about staying trim, such as maintaining a workout routine throughout her pregnancy and eating healthy 80% of the time.

11 Amal Clooney - Some Added Perk

If you’re a naturally slim woman, one of the best things about pregnancy is gaining boobs! I can attest from personal experience. And, the pictures of Amal Clooney at the Venice Film Festival three months after giving birth shows that she might think so too. The brunette beauty showed off her post-baby figure by teasing hints of cleavage in fitted, low-cut ensembles. Obviously, the human rights lawyer looked stunning, because she’s just a gorgeous woman.

And, we all know that she probably found time in between being a high-profile international lawyer and new mom to twins to squeeze in a sunrise workouts. As for that other set of new twins, they have definitely given Amal an even more amazing figure. So, what does George think? He didn’t mention those twins, but he spoke briefly about Amal welcoming twins Alexander and Ella. “She’s like an Olympic athlete, she’s doing so beautifully,” George gushed about his wife.

10 Alessandra Ambrosio - All The Essentials Filled Up

Before you roll your eyes, hear us out on this one. Part of Alessandra’s success as a model comes from her genes of being a naturally slim girl. Yet, part of what makes her a Victoria’s Secret model is having a smashing body that looks good live stomping down the runway. After the birth of her two children- Noah and Anja- Alessandra’s body only got better.

She gained a few more sexy curves to fill out that million-dollar fantasy bra nicely and toned up like a professional athlete to ensure that there was not an ounce of jiggle as she stomped down the runway. And, in case you’re still wondering, yes the 36-year old mom is still stomping down the runway in a bikini proving that you can fill out, tone-up, and look better with age.

9 Adrianna Lima - Better Than Her 20s

Yes, we know there’s another eye roll coming. But, seriously can you hate the girl for being so naturally beautiful? She was a gorgeous teen when she landed her Victoria’s Secret contract. Yet, after the birth of her each of her two children, Adriana Lima did what she once described as the ‘hardest thing’ she ever had to do; shed her baby weight in several weeks.

The 36-year old model managed to do it both times, strutting down the runway like she was the world’s own Wonder Woman. She has blossomed and her hard work has transformed the soft tummy of her twenties into a rock solid wall to highlight all the best Victoria’s Secret bras. She’s another gorgeous model proving that with a little (ok maybe a lot) of hard work, you can make your ‘mom body’ look better than your twenty-one year old body.

8 Britney Spears - Consistent Hard Work

Ooops she did again. Britney Spears has a hot body again! The pop diva first sashayed across our screens a decade ago. Since then, her body has created some pretty iconic images. Remember that snake performance at the VMAs? Or what about that red leather jumpsuit? Then, 2007 happened. Britney had a meltdown and a few extra inches and rolls that the Internet took no time in comparing to her pre-baby days.

So, what’s a girl to do? Well, in the singer’s own words, "You wanna a hot body? Now, get to work!” Spears even admitted that, “After I had Jayden, it was really easy for me to get back in shape. But, five years later, I started noticing changes in my body. So, it’s crucial for me to be continuous with my exercise.” These days the mom of two is happily showing off her washboard abs again on Instagram.

7 Kourtney Kardashian - 116 lbs After Pregnancy

In case you were wondering Kourtney Kardashian is 116 lbs.… and that’s after giving birth to her three children. If you’re one to gasp at her svelte frame, Kourtney has this to say; “I’m 5 feet tall, so everyone relax! I’m on a workout kick, trying to bring some Monday motivation.” The reality star is definitively a motivator for living an active and healthy lifestyle.

The 38-year old reality TV star has been showing off some serious abs lately and it’s all thanks to a lifestyle of smoothies, salads, and hitting the gym regularly. Sure, she was always gorgeous, but her workout kicks have only enhanced her beauty with a super-fit body that she enjoys showing in tiny bikinis. Looking at her pics might just motivate the rest of us to enjoy apple cider vinegar and planks first thing in the morning too.

6 Kim Kardashian - Packed On The Curves

Remember Paris Hilton’s sidekick 10 years ago. She’s blossomed into a beautiful woman who can boast that’s she’s a household name. So, in case you were wondering what another famous Kardashian sister weighs, Kim Kardashian West is reportedly at 125 pounds. The reality-mogul packed on the pounds with her first two pregnancies, leaving many of us aware of the word ‘cankle’. Remember those pics of her ankles wrapped like sausages in stilettos?

These days, Kim has the last laugh as she is showing that her body is more bootyliscious and toned than ever. Of course, that is if you forget about the bad lightning in those Mexico vacation pics. Yet, if you count her racy Instagram pics you know that some babes just get better with age. She’s packed on the curves in all the right places while still toning her legs to strap into stilettos. Canckles be gone!

5 Christina Aguilera - Skrawny No More

We know it’s hard to keep with Christina Aguilera’s ever-changing body, hairstyle, makeup, and just overall look. Yet, take a good look at the ‘The Voice’ coach now, as she has gone from a cute (albeit slightly scrawny looking) teen to a trim-mom of two with curves to flaunt. And, flaunt it she does, as Aguilera has never shied away from sizzling in figure hugging anything.

The curves have no doubt come naturally with age and giving birth to two children. Yet, keeping everything trim has come with a bit of work. E! News credits her hot bod to yoga, a clean diet, and of course running after her little ones! Of course that’s how she did it, because we all know that celebrities magically drop the baby weight by running after their 2-year old!

4 Kate Winslet - Thank Breastfeeding

Considering Kate Winslet’s feminist stance in the media, it was surprising to see the actress slip back into her svelte frame 3-months AFTER giving birth for the third time. She’s one woman we’re sure couldn’t care less about meeting Hollywood’s beauty standards. So, how and why did the ‘Divergent’ star lose the weight? Well, in her words it just you know magically happened. On E News! Winslet said, “To be honest with you… when you’re nursing you really have to eat… So nursing’s a great excuse to eat heaps. That’s what I’ve been doing.”

So, the 42-year old’s trick for being thinner than the 20-something version of her is nursing and eating heaps! Take notes Leonardo DiCaprio! While you’ve packed on the pounds over the years, your Titanic co-star has gotten slimmer over the years and she credits it all to giving birth!

3 Drew Barrymore - Bye Bye Sag

Drew Barrymore might have said that her body was ‘saggy and weird’ after giving birth to her two children, but she certainly hasn’t shown it. In fact, the actress has been looking pretty great these days. While filming her new Netflix series ‘Santa Clara Diet’ the actress shed 20 lbs. to drop to 124 lbs.

But, don’t think that the body weight didn’t come off with a little bit of self-discipline. While dreaming of pizza, Drew said that she actually focused on increasing her protein intake with fish and chicken. She also incorporated yoga into her daily routine to transform from a flab hippie to a fabulous working momma! “After making two babies you feel like a kangaroo with a giant pouch.” Seriously, Drew where is this fictitious ‘pouch’? You look amazing!

2 Jessica Simpson - Athleisure

Good genes can only get you so far when it comes to having a hot body. Jessica Simpson was one of those girls who seemed blessed with picture-perfect genes. And, then the singer did a performance where the whole world gasped in horror at her 50lbs weight-gain. Sure, she did just give birth to two children, but we believe that the singer took ‘eating for two’ too literally.

It took awhile, but eventually the 37-year managed to trim down to a curvaceous and super fit physique that she flaunted in health magazines. And, in her typical entrepreneurial style, she did it while launching an athleisure brand called the 'Warm Up’. Considering that her shoe line is a billion-dollar brand, we expect this momma of two will make this new line a success too.

1 Jennifer Hudson - All In Moderation

How do you keep 80lbs off of your frame? Just do whatever it is that Jennifer Hudson has been doing over the last several years. According to the 35-year old singer, it is all about having a healthy diet. “I don’t have much time to do much exercise. I just watch what I eat.” Hudson admitted to this while on the U.K show ‘Lorraine’.

It’s paid off, as the Jennifer walking the red carpet these days looks worlds away from the singer who was cast alongside Beyoncé in ‘Dreamgirls’. Although, the Weight Watchers spokesperson is not about trying to be too slim. In an interview with Oprah she once said, “I like meat on my bones. A size 2 and a 0 are not for me.” It’s all about moderation with her.

Sources: People.com, DailyMail.co.uk,