Kim Cattrall admits that she is always on a diet and has been her whole life. This admission comes with her promotion for a low fat spread I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.

“This generation of women that I’m in, we have been brought up with Jane Fonda workout tapes and fresh air is good for you and exercise every day and drink eight cups of water and it’s paid off at this time of my life.”

Cattrall admits that maintaining her weight becomes more difficult with age, but the knowledge of the battle inspires her to fight harder.

“I don’t do it for a guy. I do it for me. It’s about taking care of yourself.”

Cattrall’s words sum up the attitude generally of many European women — French, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish and more. A recent study did confirm that French men are aggressive with their partners about the need to maintain a healthy, slim figure.

The Brits are more like American women, led this morning by Jezebel’s comments on Cattrall.

On one hand, it’s big of her to admit that she restricts her eating in order to achieve the physique Hollywood demands rather than saying that it’s all some magical yoga. On the other hand: sad. Cake’s wonderful.

Jezebel sends confusing messages to American women 18-35 about diet and exercise, because they have multiple writers.

On Saturday we agreed with Jezebel that — while we’re holding our breath on the news that Crystal Renn is a size 2 — we support her in her own personal goals.

Renn swears that she’s eating healthy and exercising a lot, and that her body weight fluctuates as it always does.

Crystal Renn, November 2, 2010. Photos by Dave Hogan/Getty Images EuropeAt Anne of Carversville, we agree with Cattrall. I personally agree with Cattrall that weight management is a constant battle, and I’m not doing it for Hollywood or men either. I do care about my physical looks and how my clothes fit.