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Woman has world's widest hips: 'It's all natural' - video

An American woman has stated that she believes she owns the world's widest hips.

Mikel Ruffinelli, 39, from Los Angeles, has a waist that measures 40 inches, but her hips are believed to hold the world record at 100 inches.

The part-time carer explained that she was an athletic teenager, but first began noticing her hip growth at the age of 22, after giving birth to her first child.

"Some people assume I've had surgery to enhance my body shape - but it's all natural," she said. "It's the result of having four children but having large hips also runs in the family."

Ruffinelli said that she has no plans to lose weight, but her hips have led to issues at times.

"If I travel by plane I have to buy two seats because the seats won't accommodate me, so it gets quite expensive.

"I have to go through doorways sideways, and I can't close the shower door because my hips get in the way."

Her husband Reggie Brooks said of his wife: "I love her shape but it was her personality that first attracted me. She has a sweet disposition.

"When men disrespect her on the street in front of me it doesn't go down well. I have to show them who's boss."

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