Fergie: Josh loved my new curves

Fergie has revealed husband Josh Duhamel loved her gaining weight for her latest movie role.

The normally-toned Black Eyed Peas star put on some extra pounds for upcoming musical film Nine and told Cosmopolitan her Tranformers star hubby was delighted.

Fergie revealed: "When I came home from filming he was excited - he enjoys having both: the extra meat to grab when it's there and the tight stomach when that's there, he's never been critical."

The interview was conducted before the recent claims made by a stripper that she had a one-night stand with Josh, 36, in Georgia, where his filming his new movie - allegations which the couple have dismissed as "ridiculous".

Talking about their marriage Fergie, 34, said: "You know, in Italy, Catholic boys are raised to believe that there are two types of women: the Madonna and the w***e, and me? I'm both."

The singer is heading to Paris next week for a string of appearances with the Black Eyed Peas.