Julia Roberts Steps Up to the quotPlatequot

Most people avoid gaining weight, but when it comes to the sake of a movie, Julia Roberts is willing to step up to the “plate.”

For the 42-year-old’s role in the film “Eat, Pray, Love,” the star admits to gaining about seven pounds from chowing down on pasta for the “Eat” part of the movie.

“It was hard on take ten with a giant plate of pasta,” said Julia. “It is a challenge and I love a good meal.”

“Someone suggested I had a spit bucket but I can’t do that because it makes me gag. It just grosses me out,” added the witty and beautiful actress.