33 Celebs Reveal What They Eat on Their Cheat Days

Mar. 16, 2025

01of 33SUTTON FOSTERGary Gershoff/Getty Images"My favorite thing ever is Amy’s cheese pizza," theYoungerstarsays. “I have been known to eat that. I love pizza, but I love frozen pizza.”

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SUTTON FOSTER

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“My favorite thing ever is Amy’s cheese pizza,” theYoungerstarsays. “I have been known to eat that. I love pizza, but I love frozen pizza.”

02of 33MICHAEL STRAHANMichael Strahan/Instagram; Noam Galai/Getty Images"Cheat night," theco-host ofGood Morning Americasharedwhile whipping up a giant pot of carbs at home. “Nothing like some home-cooked mac n cheese.”

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MICHAEL STRAHAN

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“Cheat night,” theco-host ofGood Morning Americasharedwhile whipping up a giant pot of carbs at home. “Nothing like some home-cooked mac n cheese.”

03of 33DWYANE WADEJonathan Leibson/GettyTheNBA starrecentlytold PEOPLEthat he considers himself a “burger connoisseur” and he would try a burger from just about any menu. His go-to meal when he wants to indulge? A burger, fries, and a Coke.

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DWYANE WADE

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TheNBA starrecentlytold PEOPLEthat he considers himself a “burger connoisseur” and he would try a burger from just about any menu. His go-to meal when he wants to indulge? A burger, fries, and a Coke.

04of 33LUKE BRYANPooneh GhanaThe"Most People Are Good" singerrecently told PEOPLE without hesitation that his ultimate cheat meal is “always movie popcorn.”

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LUKE BRYAN

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The"Most People Are Good" singerrecently told PEOPLE without hesitation that his ultimate cheat meal is “always movie popcorn.”

05of 33CINDY CRAWFORDStefanie Keenan/GettyThe supermodelrecentlytold PEOPLEher motto is to be “80 percent good 80 percent of the time,” and admitted her ultimate cheat meal would involve ice cream, chocolate and a cocktail.

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CINDY CRAWFORD

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The supermodelrecentlytold PEOPLEher motto is to be “80 percent good 80 percent of the time,” and admitted her ultimate cheat meal would involve ice cream, chocolate and a cocktail.

06of 33JUSTIN BALDONIJustin BaldoniTheJane the Virginstar, who recently revealed he’sstruggled with body dysmorphia, condones the occasional cheat meal, mainly when he’s on the road. “I don’t beat myself up when I have something that’s so good but just so bad for you,” he toldDelish. “Life is so short, enjoy whatever that New Orleans staple is that’s got 1,000 calories in it.” His go-to while in New York is a BBQ chicken pizza with gorgonzola cheese.

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JUSTIN BALDONI

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TheJane the Virginstar, who recently revealed he’sstruggled with body dysmorphia, condones the occasional cheat meal, mainly when he’s on the road. “I don’t beat myself up when I have something that’s so good but just so bad for you,” he toldDelish. “Life is so short, enjoy whatever that New Orleans staple is that’s got 1,000 calories in it.” His go-to while in New York is a BBQ chicken pizza with gorgonzola cheese.

07of 33ANNA FARISWhentheOverboardactresshas a cheat day, she goes for the good stuff: “I love a good cheeseburger. It’s the perfect food combination. I love pizza. I love pastas. I love great cheese. I love kind of anything with mayonnaise. Cheesecake and ice cream,” she tells PEOPLE.

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ANNA FARIS

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WhentheOverboardactresshas a cheat day, she goes for the good stuff: “I love a good cheeseburger. It’s the perfect food combination. I love pizza. I love pastas. I love great cheese. I love kind of anything with mayonnaise. Cheesecake and ice cream,” she tells PEOPLE.

08of 33KATHARINE MCPHEEAlison Buck/WireImageWhen theSmashalum is in the mood for a big meal, she goes for it — and she has a special affinity for a certain dessert. “If there’s somewhere special I wanna go — like for Mastro’s [Steakhouse] butter cake or a pizza with some delicious red wine — I break every rule,” McPhee toldHealth. “I’m gonna have the appetizer, the entrée, some of your entrée, and dessert, just because I love food.”

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KATHARINE MCPHEE

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When theSmashalum is in the mood for a big meal, she goes for it — and she has a special affinity for a certain dessert. “If there’s somewhere special I wanna go — like for Mastro’s [Steakhouse] butter cake or a pizza with some delicious red wine — I break every rule,” McPhee toldHealth. “I’m gonna have the appetizer, the entrée, some of your entrée, and dessert, just because I love food.”

09of 33OLIVIA CULPOOlivia Culpo/InstagramIt’s no secret the modelloves food, and her go-to cheat meal is something homemade. “I love this one guilty pleasure my boyfriend [NFL star Danny Amendola] has made for me before,” she added. “It’s fried chicken cutlets with honey mustard and then jalapeño and they’re between two butter biscuits—like a sandwich—a fried chicken butter biscuit sandwich. It’s so good.”

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OLIVIA CULPO

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It’s no secret the modelloves food, and her go-to cheat meal is something homemade. “I love this one guilty pleasure my boyfriend [NFL star Danny Amendola] has made for me before,” she added. “It’s fried chicken cutlets with honey mustard and then jalapeño and they’re between two butter biscuits—like a sandwich—a fried chicken butter biscuit sandwich. It’s so good.”

10of 33RYAN SEACRESTRyan Seacrest/InstagramWhen theLive with Kelly and Ryanhost is not infront of the camera, he loves a milkshake as much as the next guy. Heposted a shoton Instagram posing with his chocolatey beverage of choice with multiple straws for easy—and efficient—access. “My milkshake my cheat day,” Seacrest wrote.

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RYAN SEACREST

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When theLive with Kelly and Ryanhost is not infront of the camera, he loves a milkshake as much as the next guy. Heposted a shoton Instagram posing with his chocolatey beverage of choice with multiple straws for easy—and efficient—access. “My milkshake my cheat day,” Seacrest wrote.

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KIM KARDASHIAN

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12of 33CONNIE BRITTONMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesWhile Britton generallysticks to a healthy diet, she does have the occasional splurge. “I love pasta,” she says, “and if I was really, really going to cheat and be really bad and didn’t care about calories, I go for chocolate cake."

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CONNIE BRITTON

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While Britton generallysticks to a healthy diet, she does have the occasional splurge. “I love pasta,” she says, “and if I was really, really going to cheat and be really bad and didn’t care about calories, I go for chocolate cake."

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ALEX RODRIGUEZ

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14of 33JOHN CENATheprofessional wrestlerhates the term cheat day—but that doesn’t mean he won’t indulge once in a while. “We all know that eating food that isn’t necessarily healthy isn’t good for us, and the word cheat gives us entitlement to just cheat,” Cena toldBrobible. “For a while, I was calling them load days, because you just, basically, load up on empty calories– because I don’t want to just give myself the freebie.“On his “load days”, theTrainwreckstar is all about the baked goods. “I love pancakes and French toast and muffins. I love baked desserts like cookies, pies. I love ice cream,” he said. “I’m really just, usually, a meat, vegetable eater, so I’ll gravitate towards starches. I love like potato dishes, hash browns, fried rice, stuff like that– pretty much the things that I don’t get in the normal basis.”

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JOHN CENA

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Theprofessional wrestlerhates the term cheat day—but that doesn’t mean he won’t indulge once in a while. “We all know that eating food that isn’t necessarily healthy isn’t good for us, and the word cheat gives us entitlement to just cheat,” Cena toldBrobible. “For a while, I was calling them load days, because you just, basically, load up on empty calories– because I don’t want to just give myself the freebie.”

On his “load days”, theTrainwreckstar is all about the baked goods. “I love pancakes and French toast and muffins. I love baked desserts like cookies, pies. I love ice cream,” he said. “I’m really just, usually, a meat, vegetable eater, so I’ll gravitate towards starches. I love like potato dishes, hash browns, fried rice, stuff like that– pretty much the things that I don’t get in the normal basis.”

15of 33RYAN REYNOLDSSplash News OnlineDon’t expect theDeadpoolactor to whip up his own junk food meal. “I am not innovative in the kitchen,” Reynolds toldMen’s Health. Instead, the actor will venture tohis favorite Manhattan pizza spot. “Is it really unhealthy if it makes you so happy? Patsy’s Pizza…There’s a Patsy’s Pizza up in Harlem that’s pretty much the best pizza…on the whole planet,” he said.

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RYAN REYNOLDS

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Don’t expect theDeadpoolactor to whip up his own junk food meal. “I am not innovative in the kitchen,” Reynolds toldMen’s Health. Instead, the actor will venture tohis favorite Manhattan pizza spot. “Is it really unhealthy if it makes you so happy? Patsy’s Pizza…There’s a Patsy’s Pizza up in Harlem that’s pretty much the best pizza…on the whole planet,” he said.

16of 33EVA MENDESArthur Belebeau/SHAPE magazine“Sweets are my thing. It’s ongoing, and I have to manage my sugar cravings constantly,” the actress toldSHAPEfor theApril cover story. While she vows to never keep junk food in thehousein order to set a good example for her two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 2, and Amada Lee, 11 months, her ultimate weakness comes in the form ofCadbury eggs: “The mini ones and the big ones with the filling.”

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EVA MENDES

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“Sweets are my thing. It’s ongoing, and I have to manage my sugar cravings constantly,” the actress toldSHAPEfor theApril cover story. While she vows to never keep junk food in thehousein order to set a good example for her two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 2, and Amada Lee, 11 months, her ultimate weakness comes in the form ofCadbury eggs: “The mini ones and the big ones with the filling.”

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JOE JONAS

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18of 33OPRAH WINFREYJon Kopaloff/FilmMagicWe know the media mogul was able to shed weight while stilleating bread"every single day,” but there’s another food she can’t resist indulging in occasionally. “Every now and then, I sneak a Cheeto!” she toldE! Newsof her favorite cheat day snack.

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OPRAH WINFREY

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We know the media mogul was able to shed weight while stilleating bread"every single day,” but there’s another food she can’t resist indulging in occasionally. “Every now and then, I sneak a Cheeto!” she toldE! Newsof her favorite cheat day snack.

19of 33J.J. WATTJJ Watt/InstagramThe Houston Texans star is known around the NFL for his intense workouts and extremely regimented training schedule—which includes eating up to9,000 calories worth of foodevery day for fuel. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year does, though, schedule in quality junk food time. “If I am in the right mind space and if it’s right after the season—because that’s when I do my most bad eating—I’ll take down one whole package of Oreos, the whole thing,” he tells PEOPLE. “There’s no problem, I [won’t] even think about it until about an hour later when I am regretting everything I just did.” So which flavor cookie does Watt consider worth the splurge? It’s the best of both worlds: “I like the heads or tails Oreos, the chocolate on one side and the vanilla on the other side.”

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J.J. WATT

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The Houston Texans star is known around the NFL for his intense workouts and extremely regimented training schedule—which includes eating up to9,000 calories worth of foodevery day for fuel. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year does, though, schedule in quality junk food time. “If I am in the right mind space and if it’s right after the season—because that’s when I do my most bad eating—I’ll take down one whole package of Oreos, the whole thing,” he tells PEOPLE. “There’s no problem, I [won’t] even think about it until about an hour later when I am regretting everything I just did.” So which flavor cookie does Watt consider worth the splurge? It’s the best of both worlds: “I like the heads or tails Oreos, the chocolate on one side and the vanilla on the other side.”

20of 33BLAKE LIVELYBlake Lively/InstagramTheShallowsstar is serious about her burgers. A self-confessed “foodie,” Lively told PEOPLE andEntertainment Weeklyeditorial director Jess Cagle in a recent episode of The Jess Cagle Interview about her genius burger hack: “I get one of the Manly burgers and one of the four-chili burgers [at Umami Burger],” she says. “And then you cut them in half and then create one burger. And then you give the other half to whoever you’re with.” We said it was genius, didn’t we?

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BLAKE LIVELY

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TheShallowsstar is serious about her burgers. A self-confessed “foodie,” Lively told PEOPLE andEntertainment Weeklyeditorial director Jess Cagle in a recent episode of The Jess Cagle Interview about her genius burger hack: “I get one of the Manly burgers and one of the four-chili burgers [at Umami Burger],” she says. “And then you cut them in half and then create one burger. And then you give the other half to whoever you’re with.” We said it was genius, didn’t we?

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ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD

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22of 33TAYLOR SWIFTIf thepop starcould eat one thing every day and calories didn’t count, she says she’d go for chicken tenders. But her slightly more reoccurring indulgence? A vodka-Diet Coke.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

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If thepop starcould eat one thing every day and calories didn’t count, she says she’d go for chicken tenders. But her slightly more reoccurring indulgence? A vodka-Diet Coke.

23of 33KOURTNEY & KHLOÉ KARDASHIANKhloe Kardashian/InstagramWhen the reality sisters do cheat day, they do it big. “Popeyes on the PJ. #cheatday,”Kourtneycaptioned a photo of the sisters noshing on the family’s favorite fast food while on a private jet.

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KOURTNEY & KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN

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When the reality sisters do cheat day, they do it big. “Popeyes on the PJ. #cheatday,”Kourtneycaptioned a photo of the sisters noshing on the family’s favorite fast food while on a private jet.

24of 33DWAYNE JOHNSONDwayne Johnson/Instagram; Inset: Frazer Harrison/GettyThe Rock stuck to a “strict diet” while shooting the film adaption ofBaywatch(plus rigorous early morning workouts). So about every four days, Johnson implemented what he called"DJ Heaven"— a plate of steak and scrambled eggs and chocolate chip banana pancakes.

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DWAYNE JOHNSON

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The Rock stuck to a “strict diet” while shooting the film adaption ofBaywatch(plus rigorous early morning workouts). So about every four days, Johnson implemented what he called"DJ Heaven"— a plate of steak and scrambled eggs and chocolate chip banana pancakes.

25of 33ZAC EFRONZac Efron Instagram; Splash News OnlineCheat meals were a popular pastime on the set ofBaywatch, it seems. After nine days of zero carbs or sugar, Johnson’s costarEfrondocumentedhis domination of an impressive spread of steak and potatoes, mac and cheese, three desserts, bread and butter, brick cheese and caviar.

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ZAC EFRON

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Cheat meals were a popular pastime on the set ofBaywatch, it seems. After nine days of zero carbs or sugar, Johnson’s costarEfrondocumentedhis domination of an impressive spread of steak and potatoes, mac and cheese, three desserts, bread and butter, brick cheese and caviar.

26of 33JENNIFER ANISTONRichard Shotwell/Invision/APEven the World’s Most Beautiful Woman has a weakness when it comes to food. “I’m salty-savory. I could say no to any chocolate cake, sundaes, cookies,” she says. “On our bar at home, we have jars of candy and Twizzlers and little Reese’s. But I go for the nuts because I like salt.”

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JENNIFER ANISTON

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Even the World’s Most Beautiful Woman has a weakness when it comes to food. “I’m salty-savory. I could say no to any chocolate cake, sundaes, cookies,” she says. “On our bar at home, we have jars of candy and Twizzlers and little Reese’s. But I go for the nuts because I like salt.”

27of 33ASHLEY GREENEJamie McCarthy/GettyWhile theTwilightstar’s diet mainly consists of fish, chicken and vegetables,Greenesays she doesn’t deny herself the occasional splurge. Her favorites include grits, cheese, red wine, and chocolate.

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ASHLEY GREENE

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While theTwilightstar’s diet mainly consists of fish, chicken and vegetables,Greenesays she doesn’t deny herself the occasional splurge. Her favorites include grits, cheese, red wine, and chocolate.

28of 33CHRIS HEMSWORTHMatrix/GC Images"If I have a goal, I’m really good about what I eat—protein, veggies, clean food and restricted carbohydrates," says the formerSexiest Man Alive. “Cheat days are pizza, hamburgers, beer, sugary things. Everything I’m not allowed to have!”

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH

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“If I have a goal, I’m really good about what I eat—protein, veggies, clean food and restricted carbohydrates,” says the formerSexiest Man Alive. “Cheat days are pizza, hamburgers, beer, sugary things. Everything I’m not allowed to have!”

29of 33GWYNETH PALTROWSteve Granitz/WireImageWhen she’s not on goop’s annual detox plan,Paltrow’s biggest diet restriction is processed foods. “I try to stay away from that," she says, “but I love French fries and cheese and martinis and all that kind of thing.”

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GWYNETH PALTROW

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When she’s not on goop’s annual detox plan,Paltrow’s biggest diet restriction is processed foods. “I try to stay away from that," she says, “but I love French fries and cheese and martinis and all that kind of thing.”

30of 33HUGH JACKMANHugh Jackman/InstagramIf he’s going to splurge, the actor is going for the good stuff from his native Australia. In a box labeled “Do not open until cheat day,“Jackmanrevealed a supply of Tim Tams—the Australian cookies made of layers of chocolate malted biscuit, chocolate cream filling and textured chocolate.

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HUGH JACKMAN

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If he’s going to splurge, the actor is going for the good stuff from his native Australia. In a box labeled “Do not open until cheat day,“Jackmanrevealed a supply of Tim Tams—the Australian cookies made of layers of chocolate malted biscuit, chocolate cream filling and textured chocolate.

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KATE HUDSON

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32of 33LINDSAY ELLINGSONSamir Hussein/GettyYes, even models fall off the wagon. From time to time, the Victoria’s Secret model says she enjoys “having a delicious cheeseburger with cheddar and avocado with french fries.”

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LINDSAY ELLINGSON

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Yes, even models fall off the wagon. From time to time, the Victoria’s Secret model says she enjoys “having a delicious cheeseburger with cheddar and avocado with french fries.”

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TARA LAPINKSI

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“I don’t have a cheat meal,” says the figure skater, “but rather, cheat snacks: a bagel, Hershey’s chocolate or my obsession, diet cola.”

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