Meryl Streep and Amy Adams fattened up for roles

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Jul 8, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Meryl Streep and Amy Adams piled on the pounds while shooting 'Julie and Julia'. Amy Adams - The 'Doubt' co-stars reunited for the forthcoming film - which is about world-famous chef Julia Child and writer Julie Powell, who challenged herself to cook Julia's recipes - and admit the amount of food they had to eat for their roles wasn't good for their waistlines. © Bob Charlotte / PR Photos

Amy Adams - The 'Doubt' co-stars reunited for the forthcoming film - which is about world-famous chef Julia Child and writer Julie Powell, who challenged herself to cook Julia's recipes - and admit the amount of food they had to eat for their roles wasn't good for their waistlines. © Bob Charlotte / PR Photos

Amy Adams - The 'Doubt' co-stars reunited for the forthcoming film - which is about world-famous chef Julia Child and writer Julie Powell, who challenged herself to cook Julia's recipes - and admit the amount of food they had to eat for their roles wasn't good for their waistlines. © Bob Charlotte / PR PhotosThe 'Doubt' co-stars reunited for the forthcoming film - which is about world-famous chef Julia Child and writer Julie Powell, who challenged herself to cook Julia's recipes - and admit the amount of food they had to eat for their roles wasn't good for their waistlines.Meryl said: "I gained 15 pounds - I'm still trying to lose it! It was worth it." Amy added: "I ate a lot! Cooking is like love - it should be approached with abandon."The actresses were unable to escape gaining weight as they were ordered to enjoy the food featured in the scenes by director Nora Ephron.Nora revealed: "That's one of the things I said in rehearsal. Everyone has to eat in the scenes, and everyone really went for it."

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