Ashley Judd Says Steroids Caused Puffy Face

Ashley Judd had the rumor mill running overtime when she appeared on a Canadian talk show with a newly puffy face... sparking chatter about plastic surgery and facial fillers.Now Judd,is saying it's not the knife, or the syringe that caused the bloated look... it's steroid medication.

Ashley Judd had the rumor mill running overtime when she appeared on a Canadian talk show with a newly  puffy face… sparking chatter about plastic surgery and facial fillers.

Her rep told  E! News:

“Ashley has been battling an ongoing, serious sinus infection and flu … (she’s) been on a heavy dose of medication to overcome it.”

Judd even went on record on Twitter:

“Thanks to all asking how I’ve been feeling, still very sick (flu + viral infection in sinuses = wicked) but staying positive & having fun.”

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