Cape Town - Taunted over her size 24 figure a woman, whose relationship with food became toxic, told how she lost 57kg to look like her idol, Britney Spears - and now works as a tribute act to the star.
Lauren Faye Moss struggled with her weight from a young age after a shift in her upper thigh resulted in a weak hip joint, Press Association reports.
It was when she was rejected to appear on a BBC show that Lauren decided she wanted to change.
After loosing weight and seeking counseling, Lauren reached a healthy weight. The professional impersonator turned to Britney's music for comfort and was soon likened to the hitmaker.
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