Kim Cattrall's massive bikini bottoms fail to hide her dimpled thighs

Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall has often stripped off for her role as the racy Samantha - but in new scenes for the highly-anticipated big screen version she appears to have revealed rather more than she would have liked.

The actress' massive bikini bottoms failed to hide the dimpled truth, as her cellulite was plainly on show while she filmed scenes on the Malibu beach.

As the blonde star strode along the beach, gold stilettos in hand, despite retaining a still enviable figure, her thighs showed the tell-tale signs of the dreaded skin condition which defeats many women.

Dimpled truth: Kim Cattrall's massive bikini bottoms fail to hide the dimpled truth, as she appears to be afflicted by the dreaded cellulite

Kim wore a 50s style black halternecked bikini to film scenes on the deserted beach. And the large tummy-covering pants had more than a hint of the Bridget Jones' about them.

But unlike Bridget's control pants, unfortunately for Kim, they did little to enhance the Sex and the City star's still svelte figure.

But, dreaded cellulite aside, the 51-year-old actress is clearly still in pretty fine fettle.

And fans of the film are expecting plenty of the raunchy scenes that are now associated with her outrageous character, PR woman Samantha.

The actress revealed her dimpled thighs in a black 50s style bikini as she filmed scenes for Sex and The City: The Movie on Malibu Beach

The film has been dogged by rumours of on-set rows, mainly involving Cattrall and actress Sarah Jessica-Parker.

And in new reports from the US, an insider is set to blow the lid with a behind the scenes memoir.

According to the New York Post, Clifford Streit, the former manager of author Candace Bushnell, is touting a book proposal of the series' early days titled "Unbecoming Stanford."

The book is named after Stanford Blatch, the character who was Carrie Bradshaw's flamboyant gay best friend played by Willie Garson, as it was intended as a caricature of Streit.

Sitting pretty: Kim plays maneater Samantha Jones, and fans will be expecting to see plenty of raunchy scenes involving the 51-year-old actress

Recently, Bushnell and Streit amicably settled a financial dispute over payment from the show.

The book suggests tensions on set began because Kim Cattrall was "a natural comedienne, and a scene-stealer in the best possible sense - the camera went right to her."

Streit also claims two of the show's on-screen lovers had an affair off-screen too.

And that executive producer Darren Star passed on Ashton Kutcher for the show because, he privately confided after a dinner meeting: "I don't see this kid going anywhere."

Fine fettle: Kim does a Baywatch style run on the beach in the celebrity enclave

Siren: Kim during the Sex and the City series

The girls are back! First glimpse at Sex and the City movie trailer

Eager fans of Sex and the City are being treated to a sneak peek inside the silver screen version with the release of the first official trailer.

The 35 second clip - which tempts fans to 'get Carried away' - features Sarah Jessica Parker's trademark narration and ends with a kiss from Chris Noth's Mr Big.

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Shooting for the eagerly anticipated movie finished late last month, and the cast and crew celebrated with an official wrap party at New York's Royalton Hotel on Saturday.

The foursome - Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon - were at the party, and Sarah was spotted sipping drinks with friends until the early hours of Sunday.

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Producers shot mulitple endings in a bid to keep fans in suspense until the film's release next year.

Sarah, who features in the trailer wearing a dramatic lavish wedding dress, has remained tight lips amid much speculation about the movie's plot.

Sealed with a kiss: Carrie with her on off lover Mr Big, played by Chris Noth

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Pulling strings: Carrie tries her hand as a seductress

She said recently: "I can't give the story away but I can say it will involve two weddings and no funerals!"

Victoria Beckham was left disappointed after she was forced to turn down a cameo in the film due to her rigorous touring schedule with the Spice Girls.

She said last month: "I got asked to be in the Sex And The City film, which I would love to have done."

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"But because I am in full-on Spice Girls rehearsals, unfortunately I can't do it. It would have been great fun."

Mario Cantone will reprise his role as Charlotte's best gay friend, and Willie Garson will also return as Stanford Blatch.

Dreamgirls' Jennifer Hudson is a new addition to cast, and will play Carrie's assistant.

Sex And The City: The Movie is expected to be in UK cinemas next spring.

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Sex and the City's Carrie Goes from Blonde to Brunette

Sex and the City fans are being kept guessing on details of what the plot of the film will be – but Sarah Jessica Parker couldn't keep one of the film's secrets under wraps.

The actress who plays fashion-forward journalist Carrie Bradshaw arrived on set having undergone a dramatic change in hair-colour from her usual curly blonde do to a more classic brunette.

Just what's prompted this change of hair colour is unclear – let's hope it's not due to relationship dramas with her notoriously fickle onscreen beau Mr. Big.

Filming of the big screen version of the cult wildly successful Sex and the City television show started earlier this week, after a deal was sealed between feuding actresses Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall.

Kiss and make up: Sex and the City co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall share an awkward kiss onset but rumours of a rift persist

Tentative proof that the two have made up – on film anyway – came as the two shared what looked like – even for two actresses - a very awkward kiss.

Parker and Cattrall reportedly fell out during the filming of the television show, which ended in 2004.

Friend: Rift began after Cattrall objected to Parker's hefty payday on the original series

Celebrity websites reported attempts to make the movie stalled when Cattrall demanded for the same money as Parker who was always paid more for the television series due to her additional role as executive producer.

However despite coming together on Monday as filming started, reports have already emerged that the feud between Cattrall and Jessica Parker may still be simmering.

Kim is reported to have stormed out of a reunion party for the cast held on the weekend in New York.

Foe: Kim Cattrall (Samantha), is said to have had a row with Parker at a reunion party for the cast before filming began

The actress was apparently "scowling" as she left the bash at Butter restaurant to celebrate the start of filming Sex and the City: The Movie.

A source told the New York Daily News: "Kim left earlier than the others and was wearing a scowl. She was just shooting a dirty look at the paparazzi."

The source added: "Thirty minutes later the other two left, with big smiles on their faces. Kristen climbed into a town car and Sarah looked like she was walking home."


Natural look: Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon appear to be the best of friends as they stroll together on location

Earlier the actresses arrived for filming looking less than glamorous in their casual clothes. But a few hours in hair and make-up and they were transformed into their chic and stylish New York characters.

But onset at least, it appears the actresses are putting on a united front.


Dolled up: A few hours in hair and make up and the girls are ready for their close-up