Teri Hatcher attempt to seduce ex-husband

She's been criticised in the past for being stick-thin but now now Teri Hatcher has a different kind of weight problem to deal with.

These pictures from an episode of the latest series of Desperate Housewives show that the actress has gone from one weight extreme to another by piling on the pounds.

Desperate Housewife: The slender Teri Hatcher wears a fat suit for her character Susan Mayer's flash forward

But thankfully the slender star was just wearing a fat suit to film a 'what if' flash forward scene set 20 years in the future on Wisteria Lane.

It featured in Sunday nigh's episode in the States and includes scenes when each housewives imagines what life would be like if they had made different choices.

Hello, there: Susan tries to seduce ex-husband Mike Delfino in an attempt to avenge her husband Karl's infidelity

Defeated: Her advances rejected, Susan licks her lips in anticipation of some more comfort eating

In her flash forward scene, Teri, who plays ditsy Susan Mayer, considers what would have happened if she'd stayed with her first husband Karl.

She sees herself as unhappy and overweight after venting her rage at his infidelity through comfort eating, before she tries to seduce second husband Mike Delfino, played by James Denton.

In the same episode, Eva Longoria's character Gabrielle Solis takes a glimpse into her future and sees herself as a wrinkly old lady with long grey hair.

In her flash forward, Gabrielle, or Gaby as she's known to her friends, is determined to be an interfering mum and make her daughter a famous actress.

As she shuffles around in a dressing gown, she pleads with a casting agent on the phone to give her youngest daughter Celia a job.

In another scene, stills of which were not been released to UK fans, character Bree Van De Kamp, played by Marcia Cross, considers what would happen if she divorces ex-dentist husband Orson Hodge, played by Kyle MacLachlan.

The popular drama started its sixth series in the US in September but is not expected to air in the UK until this Spring.

British viewers were left with a cliffhanger of an ending to series 5, when fans saw Mike Delfino marry, but the bride's face wasn't shown, leaving everyone guessing whether he got hitched to Susan or rival Katherine Mayfair.

It was also reported today that Dexter star Julie Benz has joined the cast for the current series and plays a stripper who befriends Susan.

Proud: Clutching a glass of wine, Eva Longoria's character Gaby Solis gazes up at her daughter in her flash forward

Demanding: Gaby shouts at a casting agent to give her daughter Celia - seen in the background - an acting job.

Eva Longoria puts on her favourite sheepskin boots

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria chose an unusual fashion ensemble for her departure from LAX airport.

From the top, the actress was perfectly-groomed, with wavy-styled hair, and eye-catching white coat and mini-dress.

But at the end of those bare tanned-legs, there was a pair of Ugg boots to finish off the dainty outfit.

Confused: Eva Longoria can't decide what season it is, wearing a white mini-dress, but keeping her feet warm with Ugg boots

Longoria is a long-time devotee of the clomping sheepskins, having been spotted in them (she also has a black pair) on numerous occasions last year.

Other celebrity fans of the Ugg boots include Kate Moss, Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller and Kate Winslet.

Only recently, however, Longoria was following a different Hollywood trend, by donning a pair of peg-leg pants.

Ugg devotee: Longoria's sheepskins are in clear view as she steps out of her car

This time she joined the ranks of stars including Keira Knightley, Jessica Alba and Diane Kruger to embrace the look.

She teamed the trousers with peep-toe heels, a sky-blue top and trilby hat.

Ugg boots originate from Australia. They were traditionally worn by surfers to keep their feet warm while spending hours waiting for waves.

Eva Longoria Parker dazzles in long zebra print gown and short hair

It used to be that guests steered clear of wearing black or white to weddings, but Eva Longoria Parker wasn't going to be put off by an old fashioned convention.

The Desperate Housewives star combined both colours to dazzling effect in a zebra print gown in Puerto Rico at the weekend.

She was attending the nuptials of Without A Trace actress Roselyn Sanchez and Brothers And Sisters actor Eric Winter.

Wedding belle: Eva Longoria Parker showed off her animal magnetism in a flowing zebra print gown at a wedding in Puerto Rico at the weekend

Eva's choice of floor-length gown wasn't without upset however. Another guest managed to step on it as they arrived, pinning her in position.

But the 33-year-old took the mishap in good humour, laughing along with her fellow guests.

Eva teemed the over-the-top gown with a short updo and simple accessories.

Sabotage? Eva is stopped in her tracks after a fellow guest accidentally stands on her gown as she arrives for the nuptials

Just two months ago the actress spoke out to deny pregnancy rumours, after she was pictured looking bigger than usual.

The petite star, married to basketball player Tony Parker, hit back at the claims, insisting she was merely 'a little rounder' after giving up exercise over the summer.

'I've stopped working out and gained about seven pounds over the summer, which is a lot for a small person,' she said.

Eva was attending the wedding of Without A Trace actress Roselyn Sanchez and Brothers And Sisters actor Eric Winter

Eva Longoria in a very HOT Bikini on a Luxury Boat

Eva Longoria in a very HOT Bikini on a Luxury Boat

Continuing to enjoy a break from their hectic work schedules, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were spotted basking in the sun and playing in the sea while on vacation in Portofino, Italy.

The Desperate Housewives actress and her San Antonio Spurs all-star hubby hopped onto a luxury boat and took to the bay - with Tony jumping off board for a little tubing action while Eva cheerfully watched on.

Meanwhile, there’s also talk that Mrs Longoria Parker is plotting out an entrance into the celebrity saturated fashion industry.

According to a FOX Pop Tarts report, “Eva is rumored to be planning a high-end fashion line of her own and is still seeking business advice from Victoria Beckham despite all of her drama with dVb.”

Eva Longoria sexy in black shows cleavage at Beso restaurant in Hollywood

Eva Longoria sexy in black shows cleavage at Beso restaurant in Hollywood

Eva Longoria's transformation from casual to couture is topped off with an old-fashioned bouffant

Eva Longoria was barely recognisable as a glamorous star as she took a stroll in Los Angeles yesterday morning.

The Desperate Housewives star dressed down in jeans, a T-shirt and had her hair pulled back under a baseball cap as she visited the local shops.

The low-key look was a million miles away from her usual high-maintenance style.

But the star was back to her best on the red carpet just a few hours later in a sexy sequinned dress and Fifties-style bouffant hair as she hosted the Padres Contra El Cancer 8th Annual 'El Sueno De Esperanza Benefit Gala in Hollywood.

Casual to couture: A dressed down Eva Longoria transformed into her glamorous sself to host a benefit gala in Hollywood

The actress' bouffant hairdo gave a nod to Fifties glamour

The tight-fitting dress showed off the 32-year-old's figure and looked to dispel rumours that she is expecting.

Longoria has been plagued by pregnancy claims in recent months but has been quick to deny them.

'I am still drinking,’ she is quoted as saying by Metro.

Meanwhile her husband – basketball player Tony Parker – has said that they wouldn't hide a pregnancy from the public.

'We don't want to hide it. I don't know why people keep asking us,' he said recently.

High five: The Desperate Housewives star greets children at the Hollywood event

The star says she's gaining weight for the upcoming season of the show, which picks up in the year 2013.

Her character, Gabrielle, is 'having a very tough time being the mother of two overweight, hyperactive children,' creator Marc Cherry explained recently.

'But Eva is having a marvellous time playing her!'

She has made no secret of her hopes to start a family, saying last month: 'I can't wait!'

Eva Longoria in White Bikini

Eva Longoria in White Bikini

Brave Christina Applegate dazzles on the Emmys' red carpet

Christina Applegate bounced back from her recent breast cancer battle to grace the red carpet of the Primetime Emmys Awards in Los Angeles last night.

The 36-year-old actress looked dazzling in a one-shouldered, sky blue Reem Acra gown as she arrived at the Nokia Theater in Hollywood.

Just a month after she had announced she had beaten breast cancer after undergoing a double mastectomy, Applegate showed she was fighting fit and back in action.

Grecian goddess: Christina Applegate bounced back from her recent health problems to look stunning in a blue and gold gown at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles last night

Speaking on the red carpet, she told reporters: 'Things happen, and you have to really, really embrace your life. It's a great day… I've got a pretty dress on and lipstick, and (it's) something I haven't done in two months... Things happen, and you have to sit back and really, really embrace your life.

'For me to have a voice and be the voice of a 30-something-year-old girl going through this and dispelling the misnomers that it's an older woman's disease is a big part of this for me.'

Applegate was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, but lost out to 30 Rock star Tina Fey, who also took home a writing gong for the same series.

Larking around: The actress was in high spirits and joked on stage as she presented an award with Christian Slater

The king and queen of TV: Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin picked up the biggest acting awards of the night for their comedy series 30 Rock

The former Married With Children star did get her moment on stage, presenting an award alongside Christian Slater.

British stars only managed two wins last night - Dame Eileen Atkins was named Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie for the BBC drama Cranford, adapted from Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novel, while Tom Wilkinson took home the male equivalent for his portrayal of America's founding father Benjamin Franklin in John Adams.

John Adams also secured an Emmy trophy for Tom Hanks, who picked up Outstanding Series as an executive producer, and Laura Linney, for Outstanding Lead Actress In A MiniSeries Of Movie.

Winning women: Glenn Close picked up Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for Damages, while Laura Linney

One of Britain's big hopes last night, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant went home empty-handed, despite being nominated in three categories for Extras: The Series Finale.

Sunday's Emmys turned out to be a big night for U.S. comedy 30 Rock, with Fey taking home two awards and Alec Baldwin winning Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series.

Meanwhile, Glenn Close was also honoured with an Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series accolade for Damages.

Desperately fashionable? (L-R) Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Nicollete Sheridan presented an award

Summer brights: Teri Hatcher looked sunny in a canary yellow Monique Lhullier gown

Close paid tribute to her fellow category nominees, Sally Field, Mariska Hargitay, Holly Hunter and Kyra Sedgwick, as well as Dame Judi Dench and Helen Mirren, saying: 'We're proving that complicated, powerful, mature women are sexy, high entertainment and can carry a show.'

Despite not being nominated in any acting categories this year, the cast of Desperate Housewives were definitely winners in the fashion stakes... at least most of them.

Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan went for colourful strapless gowns, while Felicity Huffman opted for a full-length silver glittery gown.

Shunning the housewife style: Nicollette Sheridan looked striking in a Angel Sanchez purple gown, while Eva Longoria Parker opted for a silver Marchesa flapper-style dress

Party time: Emmys host Heidi Klum poses with Marcia Cross, in an Elie Saab prom dress, at the post-Emmys Governors Ball

Bucking the red carpet trend for flowing couture, Eva Longoria Parker made a fashion faux pas in a silver Marchesa flapper-style dress with an oversized bow.

The distracting bow and loose-fitting dress will inevitably fuel the pregnancy rumours which have surrounded the actress over the last couple of months.