Beautiful Actresses in Plus-Size Gowns

Not all Hollywood glamor is a size 4. There plenty of women with more junk in the trunk who have managed to forge successful television and movie careers. Here are a few of these active, sexy women who are not afraid of showing off their assets in glamorous plus size gowns.

Queen Latifah (born Dana Owens) is known for her music career in rap and now jazz as well as a television ("Living Single") and film career in movies like "Hairspray" and "Bringing Down the House".

A sheer fabric in soft, flowing layers is a wonderful choice for plus size gowns. This actually works best with a dress that fits your shape. Do not use this style in a formless sack of dress in an effort to hide your shape!

Kathy Najimy is a popular actress who has appeared in movies like "Sister Act" and "Hocus Pocus" and the television series "Veronica's Closet". She is also very vocal about issues like weight acceptance and body image.

An elegant wrap made of a quality material can be a nice touch over a sleeveless dress if it makes you more comfortable.

Emme: supermodel, television host, best-selling author, lecturer and clothing designer; she was selected twice by People Magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People."

Just because you are a plus size, does not mean you can't go strapless. With the proper undergarment, you can show off your beautiful shoulder and healthy cleavage.

America Ferrera is probably best known for her role as "Ugly Betty" but she also has a growing film career with movies like "Real Women Have Curves" and "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants 2".

Uncomfortable with your hips and thighs? Go with a dress that is form-fitting up top to the waist, then flows out to the floor, either as an A-line or pleated, like this one.

Kirstie Alley gained fame in her role as the neurotic corporate executive Rebecca Howe on hit TV sitcom "Cheers". Since then, this Emmy winning actress has appeared in several other TV series like "Veronica's Closet" and roles in many movies such as "Look Who's Talking". After her weight increased, she even headlined a sitcom for Showtime called Fat Actress about the daily life of an overweight actress trying to make it in Hollywood.

Some of the best plus size evening gowns are elegant because of their simple cut, excellent fabric, and few well placed accessories.

Mo'nique got her start onstage as a wildly funny comedienne. She still does some stand up, but has also moved into TV series like "The Parkers" and several movies such as "Domino". She now even hosts her own daily radio talk show.

The number 1, most important, super crucial accessory the plus size woman should always wear in her gown?

ATT - I - TUDE!

Work that dress girl. Plus size gowns and the women who wear them are glamorous and beautiful.