Gaunt Anna Gunn is barely recognisable from her Breaking Bad days as she kicks off show's final awards season at AFI luncheon



Fan favourite Breaking Bad ended its spectacular run on AMC in September after five enthralling seasons, making household names out of many of its stars.

But as 45-year-old Anna Gunn, who played Skyler White, began her final circuit of awards appearances for the hit show at Friday's AFI Awards luncheon, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, she drew attention for all the wrong reasons.



The pretty blonde, whose portrayal of the wife of Bryan Cranston's chemistry teacher-turned-murderous meth dealer Walter White earned her an Emmy Award, showed off her worryingly thin frame and gaunt face as she continues to shed the pounds.



Worryingly thin: Former Breaking Bad star Anna Gunn drew attention for all the wrong reasons as she attended the AFI Awards luncheon held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Friday



The actress appeared much thinner than she did during the series, with the beginnings of the notorious 'lollipop head' look synonymous with underweight women whose heads dwarf their bodies.

Seemingly making an attempt to conceal her fast diminishing curves, Anna opted for a low-cut, short-sleeve belted little black dress that fell just above the knee, complete with an apparent push-up bra to accentuate her cleavage.



Her blonde tresses also looked lighter and appear to have grown out to a flattering, shoulder-length, layered style, while she accessorised simply with gold earrings, a watch and a small brown clutch.



Feeling the strain? The star, who is up for two SAG Awards for her work in the final season of Breaking Bad, acknowledges that she has lost weight, though she insists she was much heavier during the show than usual due to medication



The way they were: Anna had a much fuller figure in this promotional shot for the show's fifth and final season

Where'd her curves go? The actress displayed a much healthier, fuller figure as she hit the red carpet in June 2011 (left) and September 2012 (right)

The actress insists that she was actually bigger than usual when she filmed Breaking Bad as doctors had prescribed cortisone to treat and ailment and caused her to become 'puffed up'.

The talented performer says that a mixture of Pilates and keeping up with her children Eila Rose and Emma keeps her rake thin.

In the final season of the series, fans watched Skyler became a willing partner in her husband's drug empire.



In the couple's final moments in the series finale, the one-time happy duo realised that the end is near and share a quiet moment together, calmly saying their goodbyes as Walter apologises and explains his behaviour.

Back together: Anna and her TV husband Bryan Cranston were all smiles as their show was honored again

Last hurrah: Anna and Breaking Bad co-stars Bryan Cranston (left) and Aaron Paul marked the season finale in July, where the pretty blonde drew gasps at her new slimline appearance

Reaping the rewards of awards season: Later in the day Anna attended a gifting suite at the Luxe hotel

He's got moves: Aaron Paul hammed it up for the cameras prior to the awards luncheon

Breaking Bad was named one of the AFI's top 10 television programs of 2013.



It also achieved that honor in 2009 and each year from 2011.



It is nominated this year for a Golden Globe for the last time for Best Television Series - Drama. It was also nominated last year in the same category.

Cranston and co-star Aaron Paul are also nominated for Lead Actor and Supporting Actor Globes, respectively.



At next week's SAG Awards, the show's ensemble will vie for a prize, as will Gunn and Cranston.



The show has won an Emmy for Best Drama, while Paul has won two Emmys, Gunn one and Cranston three.

Cranston also won a SAG Award as Lead Actor.

Anna might have to tone down the glamour for her next hotly tipped role in Fox's Gracepoint.

It's a remake of British crime thriller Broadchurch and Gunn is taking on the role of frumpy, no-nonsense DS Ellie Miller, who was played in the original by the brilliant Olivia Colman, 39.

Doctor Who legend David Tennant reprises his portrayal of DI Alec Hardy.

The original series was a massive hit in the UK and inspired in part by David Lynch's cult '90s series Twin Peaks, so Gunn may have another classic on her hands.

Sign here: Cranston stopped off to give fans his autograph as he left the AFI event with his award

Reunited: It was a Breaking Bad party at the AFI luncheon on Friday as Aaron and Bryan caught up