If anyone could be adequately described as the funny fat man, it would be John Goodman. But while he successfully built a career for himself, piling up achievements and memorable roles on one side, he seemed to be endangering his health more and more. John himself said that he was always able to bounce back after gaining weight in his 30s or 40s, but it has become increasingly more difficult to do so in recent years. He then just cut down on booze and unhealthy habits and got in shape again, dropping 100 pounds.
Jordin Sparks became known to the wider audience when she came out as the winner of American Idol’s sixth season in 2007. At the time, the singer was only 17 years old and although it was obvious she had a few extra pounds, Sparks didn’t have problems with her physique. However, as she wanted to lead a healthier lifestyle, she decided to start her weight loss journey. Jordin, now the mother of one, cut out junk food from her menu and started working out on a daily basis, losing 50 pounds.
While Queen Latifah has always openly admitted her love for her body, the actress and rapper had to make some radical changes in her lifestyle for both her health and looks. Besides being heavily involved in her line of work, being overweight began to heavily take its tool at a certain point. This prompted the weight loss attempt which left her down by 30 pounds in no time. Queen Latifah enjoys the status of an icon as a female rapper and is particularly praised for what she did during the ‘90s. She is also considered to pioneer feminism in hip-hop music and she even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
After poking fun at virtually everyone in Hollywood, Perez Hilton gained a less than ideal reputation for being the overweight gossip guru. His career as a blogger, columnist, and an overall prominent media personality has yielded Perez financial success. However, Perez battled being overweight and by 2008, he took his first significant step at weight loss. And while he insists the process was thoroughly organic, it seems hard to believe that he could have dropped 68 pounds in a short time without surgery or shortcuts. Whatever’s the case, he looks great and fit.
For as long as we can remember, NBC’S weatherman Al Roker seemed to be in a never-ending battle with his excess pounds. It sure had minimal effect on his career, considering he was no more than a world-renowned weatherman, but still, his well-being was in question. Al later described the whole period as a fight to regain control over himself and his body. He said his excess weight affected his relationships and marriage even. Eventually, the weatherman called it quits with the additional pounds and underwent a gastric sleeve surgery, and the results are quite remarkable indeed.
Always known as the quite curvy lady, the late Aretha Franklin seemed less than interested in weight loss until she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Soon enough, she was incorporating a team of experts to help her change her lifestyle, and they began working toward making the legendary singer healthier than she had ever been. A hundred pounds down, and it looks like the team outdid themselves. Unfortunately, the legendary singer, songwriter, and pianist died on August 16, 2018, aged 76. She will always be remembered as ‘The Queen of Soul”.
Cyberbullying was very familiar to Kelly Osbourne for she was growing up not caring much about her weight or looks, and as a child in the limelight, she felt the cruel stings of societal pressure. Kelly was later diagnosed with Lyme disease and the reality show star admitted she couldn’t keep her devil may care lifestyle anymore. With a few little tweaks to her eating habits combined with dancing and working out, Kelly was down 40 pounds and making giant strides in Hollywood. She was particularly grateful to her dance partner, Louis van Amstel, on Dancing with the Stars for encouraging her to take her first steps towards a better lifestyle.
In the world of reality TV, Snooki needs no introduction. Between her outlandish party girl persona and her full figure, she gained a reputation for being quite the voluptuous party freak. After the birth of her first child in 2012, however, Snooki made her first attempt at weight loss which proved to generate quite the buzz in the celebrity news channels. Nonetheless, she insists that it was an attempt to get healthier rather than a publicity stunt. Snooki managed to shed weight effectively, and then she had done it again the next year after her second child came along. She dropped around 40 lbs and was an inspiration to many.
The 54-year-old and still quite talented, Dr. Dre is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry even after 35 years in the biz. Unfortunately, despite his critical and commercial success, Dre battled his weight for most of his early career. He went from fat to fab after being put on a physical regimen prescribed by his trainer. Combined with expert nutritionist advice, the rapper managed to drop up to 30 pounds and now looks like a fraction of his actual age. As of 2018, Dre was declared the third richest hip hop figure ever, having around $770M in his pocket.
For Jerry Ferrara, no price can be put on a healthy lifestyle. Thus Jerry Ferrara chose to pursue a healthier lifestyle after many years of being overweight. The Entourage and Power star employed the help of a nutritionist and a trainer to achieve his weight loss goals and, today, he is undoubtedly a far cry from his days as a chubby comedian. He sure looks like he might be cast as a bad boy pretty soon, given the odds. It is a win-win for the actor for sure. He married Breanne Racano in 2017 and they have one child.
Zach Galifianakis enjoyed world attention following the success of his movie The Hangover. He reprised his role in the sequels and appeared in other successful projects as well, capitalizing on his comedic talent which was tied to his weight, no doubt about it. However, Galifianakis decided to take proactive measures towards ensuring that he got back on track with his health, after facing some ominous prognosis. After quitting the booze and exercising regularly, the actor began making marked progress. Zach then shocked everyone with his red carpet appearance in 2015, with no beard and with around 50lbs less. Today, he is nearly unrecognizable.
Alec Baldwin is an actor who needs no special introduction. His roles and movies have certainly left their mark in the history of the seventh art. However, the actor was merely slightly overweight when he received a pre-diabetic diagnosis which set him straight immediately, that and his wife, Hilaria Thomas, whom Alec married in 2012. Soon enough, he was well on his way to a healthier lifestyle, and after cutting out refined sugar, incorporating healthier eating habits and working out regularly, Baldwin lost an impressive 60 pounds. His wife particularly played an important part on his weight loss journey, and she helped both identify and remedy the problem.
50 Cents’ reason for embarking on a weight loss was anything but typical. The rapper, actor, and producer simply chose to make his portrayal of a cancer patient in his movie Things Fall Apart seem believable. Thus, he went on a rigorous regime and routinely exercised until he was left looking quite sickly and disturbingly skinny. Thankfully, he made a full turn-around after the conclusion of the movie. 50 Cent’s upcoming sixth album Street King Immortal release date is still TBA, while its initial release was expected all the way back in 2011.
After gaining popularity for winning the second season of American Idol, R&B and gospel musician Reuben Studdard was set on the fast track to fame and fortune. His Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, however, set him on a path of self-realization and soon enough, the signer began considering various means to beat obesity. Studdard’s participation in The Biggest Loser saw him drop an impressive 119 pounds without any procedure being done on him, and perhaps he might go even further with a few more tweaks in his newfound regime. Meanwhile, you have to agree that he looks quite dashing.
While auditioning for the role of Guardians of the Galaxy Chris Pratt was a whopping 300 pounds and probably not considering doing anything about it. After all, he was raking in the big bucks and building a full proof bank account for himself. But then, after realizing that he could potentially be turned down, Pratt managed to somehow lose an excess of 60 pounds all in less than six months. But with a savings account, as loaded as his, nothing is unimaginable.
World-renowned writer and Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes has been successful in a lot of aspects, but her weight remained on shaky ground. After the birth of her third child, however, Rhimes decided to focus on becoming a better version of herself like she narrates. And with a strict diet and intense workout routine, she managed to not only trim down but also look like she aged backward. As her bank account permits, she continues to undertake a few more procedures to stay in top shape.
Considering that Adam Richman used to host a show which was competitive-eating themed, his weight gain is entirely understandable. The host eventually took back the reins of his life following the conclusion of the show and adopted an entirely vegan diet complete with an exercise regimen that guaranteed to yield great results. The dividends of his hard work paid off, and Richman is now 70 pounds lighter – even without gastric sleeve surgery; Now that, undoubtedly, had saved his savings account quite some hassle.
After snagging the role of the mailman on Seinfeld, Wayne Knight’s life and checking account were forever turned around. Despite his profound success, the comic act battled with his weight tremendously without much success as well (very much like a bad credit loan). Somehow, Knight finally got the hang of things and began making healthier choices. And seeing as he took the route of dieting and workout rather than gastric bypass, we cannot help but be filled with admiration for the star. He is 40 pounds down today, and quite dapper.
Despite failing at several attempts, Ricky Gervais wanted to be a pop star by all means. Fortunately, he found his footing in comedy and became a public figure regardless of previous failures and soon became a force to be reckoned with in the world of comedy. Eventually, Gervais engaged a fitness trainer and nutritionist which caused his bank account to take quite the hit (what did his financial advisor has to say, we wonder) but managed to leave him looking like a million bucks. Love, love, love the new look!
Forest Whitaker boasts a remarkable number of films, one of which is The Last King of Scotland where his performance bagged him an Oscar. While the 55-year-old wasn’t necessarily obese, he adopted a new lifestyle that made him lose an unprecedented amount of weight. The actor was said to have gone full vegan, and after eliminating meat from his diet began to drop sizes quite rapidly till he peaked at 80 pounds less than he used to be. He looks like he has dropped a few years along with the sizes.
TV host, actress, and producer Ricky Lake has been known for being overweight for a significant portion of her career, but 20 years after starring in Hairspray – a production that marked a career turn-around for her, the formerly 260-pound Richy has revealed a 120-pound weight loss. This time, the actress admits she has learned to lose weight correctly, and weight loss felt like redeeming a slew of personal loans that she owed her body. But while the transformation left a small dent in her bank account, Lake admits that it was a dent that was well worth it.
Kathy Kinney played the eccentric and bizarre character of MiMi on the Drew Carrey Show and went on to act in several other TV shows and movies, including Arachnophobia, Stanley & Iris, Lenny the Wonder Dog, Three Fugitives, and Scrooged. What happened to the hilarious MiMi we know from the Drew Carrey show? IMDB suggests that the veteran comedian has been quite busy. She even guest starred on NBC’s family show ‘Baby Daddy’s and had her own YouTube channel by the name ‘Mrs. P’. Since she has visibly trimmed down a lot, we wonder when and how she will find the time to undergo a gastric bypass surgery.
World-renowned pop-singer Janet Jackson is as famous for her music, as she is for her yo-yo weight. While Jackson boasts a robust bank account given her protracted Hollywood career. But we can’t say the same thing about her weight; and as expected, her pregnancy caused the weight to nearly spiral out of control. Fortunately, she managed to take its reins with the help of a personal trainer and grueling diet plan. Some 60 pounds later, the gorgeous singer is healthier and certainly happier.
Reality star Vicky Pattinson has transformed her figure and she looks stunning! How did she do it? The answer is simple—hard work, no junk food, and lots of exercises. The former Geordie Shore star switched to a healthy diet where she ate three high protein meals per day. She was determined to succeed and now she inspires others to do the same thing. She is helping people who feel unhealthy and unfit to transform their bodies.
Singer, songwriter, and actress Lauren Alaina went through a dramatic weight loss journey too. She has struggled with an eating disorder since she was a teenager and a contestant on American Idol Season 10. After the show, she starved herself and made herself throw up in an effort to be skinny. Fortunately, she overcame the disorder with the help of family and friends and then turned to the Atkins 40 plan.
Former Brookside star Jennifer Ellison shocked her fans on Instagram when she shared a photo of herself wearing a black strapless top. The actress looked incredibly skinny compared to her previous appearance. The mom of three had decided she had enough and opted for a change. She even hired a personal trainer who then revealed that her secret to losing weight was a strict workout routine and a clean diet.
The 32-year-old actress and singer Raven-Simoné has shed some weight too! If you take a look at the two photos shown above, you will probably think that she underwent some kind of a surgery to look like this (photo on the right). But no. Her new look is purely the result of hard work. The former Disney Channel star lost 70 pounds back in 2011 but we are still amazed by her transformation. She now maintains her stunning figure by hitting the gym frequently.
Getting rid of the post-baby weight is not an easy task and even celebs cannot escape it. Music star Beyonce struggled with some weight after she gave birth to her daughter Blue Ivy, but determination and hard work quickly paid off. Her weight loss secret is reportedly a vegan diet. She also added that the new diet improved her skin and gave her more energy. She has praised her fitness trainer Marco Borges for that. Beyonce lost 65 pounds after she had her daughter in 2012.
The reality star, actress, and model Jennifer Gimenez went through a real jaw-dropping transformation after joining Sober House. When Gimenez accepted the offer, she was very insecure about her weight since she gained about 102 pounds during her drug addiction recovery. But since the first season, this beauty had lost 100 pounds and looked like her old gorgeous self again. She relied on cardio and exercised for about 40 to 60 minutes, six days a week.
When rapper Bubba Sparxx reached 290 pounds, he realized it was time for a change. He said that he felt uncomfortable in his own body so he had to do something about it. He and his friend, who also struggled with weight, spent six months working out two times a day. No special diet or anything, just hitting the gym twice a day. By 2013, he had lost 80 pounds.
Here’s another rapper who lost a ton of weight over the past years. Scarface weighed almost 300 pounds and his health became poor, which ultimately made him do something about it. He said in an interview that he was at risk of having a stroke since he faced heart problems, kidney damage, etc. Upon discovering just how bad his health was, he decided to slim down and went from 291 to 193 pounds.
At one point, Fat Joe became worried about his health as well. He never really seemed to care about it, so what happened? The rapper realized that he needed to change something when several of his friends died of heart attacks. That is when he hit the gym and started to change his eating habits. He used to weigh about 450 pounds and lost more than a hundred of it. A huge benefit of his transformation was getting rid of diabetes that he struggled with for 16 years.
Singer Alison Moyet had not only managed to lose weight but she lost too much weight and then tried to get some of it back. Following an intense diet program, the singer went from size 22 to size 10 but quickly realized that she had gone too far. She said she thinks women look better when they’re curvier so she worked on getting a few pounds back. She also said that she didn’t like the approval that came with weight loss.
The famous singer-songwriter Pink also struggled with baby weight, so we guess no one is immune to that no matter how awesome they are. The Just Give Me a Reason singer gained 55 pounds during pregnancy but she also managed to drop all 55 of them! She worked with personal trainers Jillian Michaels and Jeannette Jenkins and got in shape again. In fact, Pink claimed to be in the best shape of her life!
Writer Stephenie Meyer lost 20 pounds by taking up running. It’s a simple yet very effective way to shed some pounds and it proved effective for the Twilight author too. Fitness experts claim that running is one of the best forms of cardio and it is also one of the quickest ways to slim down. The bestselling writer added that her sister’s support was also very important in her weight loss journey.
The comedian Carlos Mencia joined the long list of celebs who lost a lot of weight and looked better than ever. He said he always knew he had to lose weight and when he finally made up his mind about it, he dropped 70 pounds. His dramatic weight loss attracted a lot of attention. In an interview, he said that losing weight was only part of his transformation. He is a new man now.
Mencia is not the only comedian to lose significant weight lately. Another funnyman, Lavell Crawford, dropped 120 pounds a couple of years ago. He is now half the man he used to be. He was very honest about his weight loss plan, hoping he would inspire others to do the same. He included different supplements in his diet such as an all-natural testosterone-boosting pill which boosted his energy for workouts.
For Grammy Award-winning singer Patti Austin, it was hard to get rid of the excess weight since this problem runs in her family as well as some related medical issues. But she needed to lose weight if she wanted to be healthy. She reportedly underwent a gastric bypass surgery and after a successful procedure, she lost 120 pounds (from 300 to 180 pounds). We hope the singer will manage to maintain her slim figure as well as her health.
The legendary footballer Diego Maradona has struggled with weight problems for a while even though he was once one of the best athletes of his era. In 2009, he checked into a weight loss clinic in an attempt to shed some pounds. Maradona underwent a second gastric bypass surgery in 2015 and his aim was to lose about 30 to 35 kilograms or about 66 or 77 pounds. His doctor said that the former footballer was in a very good health without any problems whatsoever.
The lead singer and songwriter of the hard rock band Heart, Ann Wilson struggled to keep her weight under control her whole life. On top of that, her knees and joints ached. So in 2002, she found a way to finally put it under control. She decided to undergo a lap-band surgery, which involves inserting a silicone band around the upper stomach. A year and a half later, she had lost 60 pounds. She said her health and her two kids were the reasons she wanted to slim down.
The host of The Late Show with James Corden lost 85 pounds and here’s how. His weight was a major obstacle for Corden’s career since his twenties as he found it difficult to secure the roles he desired. So how did he manage to lose weight? A good fitness regime and healthy eating habits are the answer. Corden avoided bread, potatoes, alcohol, and sugar in order to slim down. He also wanted to be fit so he could play with his children.
When it comes to jaw-dropping weight loss transformations, we’ve got another one for you. Comedian Mikey Robins lost 143 pounds! Even though the comedian often used his obesity for his jokes, he was not very happy with his condition. He faced a number of health problems such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. He decided to undergo a Lap-Band surgery and soon he wasn’t the guy who weighed 330 pounds anymore.
The 67-year-old actress and singer Jo Marie Payton looks very slim now, but it wasn’t always like that. She struggled with her weight and she was genuinely afraid that she might die. Determined to watch her daughter grow up, she tried every possible diet but all of which had no permanent results. So she made a decision. Payton underwent a Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass surgery back in 1985. She lost 100 pounds and managed to maintain her weight.
This weight loss story is different from the others you’ve read about today. How so? Well, to lose weight, the comedian and magician Penn Jillette didn’t hit the gym twice a day or anything. He actually skipped exercise altogether! He managed to lose over 100 pounds by eating two things only and not exercising, of course. He weighed about 322 pounds when a 90% blockage in his heart was discovered. He ate nothing but potatoes for two weeks and then included vegetable stew into the diet program. He lost all that weight without lifting a finger.
Best known as the director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson lost some serious weight but he didn’t rely on any of the popular diets in order to achieve that. His mysterious diet plan (dubbed the Skull Island Diet) meant that he substituted his hamburgers with muesli yogurt. The lifestyle change also included long working hours which undoubtedly contributed to his impressive weight loss. He managed to drop 80 pounds!
Comedian and host Sherri Shepherd managed to lose more than 60 pounds after her doctor told her what could happen to her if she didn’t lose weight. Diabetes posed a serious threat to her life. So when Sherri finally took it seriously, she changed her lifestyle completely. She shared her experience and her struggle in her book titled How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It). She revealed she always keeps a healthy snack such as apples and peanut butter in her purse.
Nothing makes you want to lose your weight and stick to a strict diet program like fearing for your own life. Rick Ross experienced the same fear and so he made it his goal to drop some pounds. After suffering two seizures in one day, his doctor urged him to change his lifestyle. Rick started exercising, avoiding sodas, and eating better. This eventually made him lose about 100 pounds. The rapper used to weight about 350 pounds.
Actor, comedian, writer and game show host Anthony Anderson dropped 47 pounds and he is quite satisfied with the transformation. After he lost the excess weight, he said that it’s what he’s supposed to look like. The actor used to weigh up to 270 pounds but he never lacked confidence. However, after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he started to change his nutrition and lifestyle. He opted for a plant-based diet, although he is not entirely vegan.
Josie Gibson’s weight problem lasted for years. One day, the winner of 2010’s Big Brother decided that it was time to slim down once and for all. She went from a size 20 to a size 8 five years ago thanks to a strict diet and exercise regime. Losing that much weight meant she was left with sagging skin, of course, so she finally reached the end of the difficult weight loss journey when she had a tummy tuck.
The producer and actress, Angie Stone, rose to stardom during the ‘70s with the band, The Sequence. Although her career was going the way she wanted, privately, Stone had problems with her weight control as she battled to lose those extra pounds. She tried to lose weight with Celebrity Fit Club, where she lost just 20 pounds. When doctors diagnosed her with Type 2 diabetes, though, the actress found a way to lose 75 pounds with primarily a healthy diet and nixing the sedentary lifestyle. She looks gorgeous now!
Nicole Richie never belonged to people who struggled with weight but that still doesn’t mean she can’t lose a few pounds and get her body in great shape. After her second pregnancy, it was only natural for Richie to gain weight. Not long after giving birth, the actress took matters into her own hands and following a balanced diet and hitting the gym regularly, she managed to drop 88 pounds.
The brother of Kardashian-Jenner sisters, Robert Kardashian, has always been a bit overweight so we are all used to seeing him with a few extra pounds. However, judging by the most recent photos of the celebrity, it is more than obvious he isn’t struggling anymore and he managed to lose those extra pounds. According to some sources, Kardashian took his weight loss journey seriously after his brother-in-law Kanye West stated he underwent liposuction as he didn’t want to be called fat like Rob. Good job, Robert!
Being celebrity isn’t easy as you’re always in the spotlight and your fans carefully watch your every transformation, and Breaking Bad star Anna Gunn is no exception. During the final season of the series, it was obvious that the actress gained a few extra pounds and even though she couldn’t be called overweight, she couldn’t hide from the vicious comments. Gunn lost those pounds soon enough and explained that the medications she was taking were responsible for her gaining and losing weight. Just watching your nutrition is not enough it seems…
Singer Claire Richards has been battling with her weight almost her entire life. Although she followed all kinds of workout routines and meal plans, she was never able to quite lose the extra weight. During her pregnancy in 2013, Richards put on a few extra pounds again and this time, she was determined to lose them after giving birth. With everyday workout and a strict healthy diet, the singer dropped a whopping 84 pounds and she looks absolutely stunning.
Jason Segel gained fame with his role in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother and we were all used to seeing him a little chubby so we didn’t mind. However, it seems that Segel himself wasn’t quite satisfied with the way he looked so he decided to start his weight loss transformation a few years back. The actor began eating healthier food and exercising regularly, and he managed to drop every extra pound he had.
Sarah Ferguson, the mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugene and now the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has never looked better. The Duchess of York recently appeared in public looking amazing and with an excellent body shape. Fergie revealed that a disciplined and balanced diet, as well as everyday workout, helped her lose all of those extra pounds. Ferguson admitted she was using food as a way of self-medication for many years but she managed to put it under control.
Jake Gyllenhaal has never been fat. In fact, he is one of the heartthrobs of Hollywood with a huge female fanbase all around the world and it is all thanks to his gorgeous eyes and beautiful smile. Being a professional that he is, the actor decided to drop a few pounds for his role in the film, Nightcrawler. Gyllenhaal starved himself to make the process go faster so it is not exactly a healthy diet that we would recommend anyone to follow.
It is hard to imagine it, but the British singer and ultimate male symbol Robbie Williams struggled with a few extra pounds during the ‘90s, when he was a part of Take That. However, according to his wife Ayda Field, the singer manages to keep his body in shape for almost 25 years, thanks to a balanced diet and regular workout. One thing is sure, Williams is in his forties and looks like an absolute hunk!
The TV star best known for her participation in the reality series Jersey Shore, Jennifer Farley has been in the spotlight for many years and she sure has had her ups and downs when it comes to her private life. However, once she got married and had two children, Farley got her life together but she started battling weight during her pregnancy with her second child. Determined as she is, Farley started eating healthier and she lost the baby fat in no time.
Actress Nicole Sullivan is another celebrity who, naturally, gained weight during pregnancy and struggled with losing that baby fat after giving birth. The program that helped her was hitting the gym almost every day and switching to a low-carb diet, where she ate only 1,100 calories a day. Judging by the recent photos of the actress, not only did she manage to drop those pounds but she looks just breathtaking.
The actress and Star Wars star Carrie Fisher never hid the fact she had problems with drug addiction at the beginning of her career. Aside from drug abuse, she also battled with few extra pounds and the moment she got the role in Star Wars The Force Awakens, the actress decided to quickly get her body into shape, losing 40 pounds. Sadly, the actress died in 2016 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Jill Scott is one of the most popular and respected singers and actresses in Hollywood. In 2009, the singer got pregnant and gained 263 pounds as her battle with being overweight started, but luckily, it didn’t last too long. She needed no plastic surgery to shed those extra pounds, just a proper diet, and a strict exercise regimen. With a new body figure and healthier lifestyle, the singer has never felt better.
Christian Bale is one of those actors who has no problems doing anything required for the role, and that includes weight gain and weight loss, too. Over the course of more than ten years, the actor had incredible body transformations where he put on 70 pounds for the role in the film Reign of Fire but dropped them for the part in 2004 film The Machinist. After showing an amazing body figure in Batman Begins, he again had to put on 50 pounds for American Hustle.
Ronnie Ortiz became popular as a part of reality TV series Jersey Shore and thanks to his amazing masculine body figure, Ortiz earned millions of female fans all around the world. However, the TV star surprised us all when he appeared in public weighing apparently more then he should have. The reason he was gaining weight was his struggle with kidney stones. After dealing with his condition, Ortiz managed to get his body back in shape in no time, hitting the gym regularly.
Rapper-musician Paul Wall packed on a whopping 320 pounds at the one point in his life and that was the moment he decided it was time for some big changes. In 2010, Wall underwent a gastric sleeve surgery, losing an amazing total of 100 pounds. After the procedure, he continued losing weight, dropping an additional 30 pounds. He stated that his biggest support was his wife who helped him during the whole process!
Drew Barrymore always looks gorgeous and amazing, no matter how much she weighs. Although far away from being overweight, one of the most prominent actresses of Hollywood decided to lose some extra pounds and get her body into shape. After she was cast for the part of Sheila in the TV show Santa Clarita Diet, the mother of two started following a strict diet and with an everyday workout. She lost 20 pounds.
Rules of Engagement and Popular star Sara Rue was always a little chubby and we are used to seeing her like that, but it seems that the actress has adopted a new and healthier view of her lifestyle recently. The mother of one started following the Keto diet and working out on a daily basis, where she dropped 50 pounds. All we can say is congratulations, as the actress has never looked better and healthier!
And yet another mommy found her spot on this list! The star of Melissa & Joey, Melissa Joan Hart gave birth to three children and like most mothers, she struggled with that baby weight. Interestingly, her struggles didn’t last that long really, as the actress managed to lose those few extra pounds in no time, with a proper healthy diet and regular exercise. The 42-year-old mom of three boys now looks just incredible (well, being a housewife and mom means you tend to move around a lot, too).
America Ferrera rose to stardom when she was cast for the role in the TV series Ugly Betty and from then on, we are used to seeing the actress a little curvy. Ferrera, on the other hand, didn’t want to look like that anymore so she decided that it was time to lose some weight. According to Ferrera, the basic rules for shedding pounds are a healthy protein diet and eating breakfast every day.
The TV star and Ozzy Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne has always been known as someone who didn’t have problems with being overweight and always had a slim body figure. Osbourne admitted she underwent a gastric bypass surgery in 1999 and although it helped her keep the extra weight away, the businesswoman didn’t feel healthy. Hence, after a couple of years, she had the band removed. Today, Osbourne is into proper diet and regular workout, losing 23 pounds on her own.
Roseanne Barr admitted she was weighing 350 pounds during the ‘90s and it was around that time when the actress decided to get in shape. Although it wasn’t exactly popular at the time, the actress underwent a gastric bypass surgery which helped her drop 80 pounds. Barr has been gaining and losing weight occasionally since then, but she has managed to keep it under control for so many years now and has, of course, no plans of reaching the weight she had during the ‘90s.
The Hot In Cleveland star Valerie Bertinelli managed to drop 50 pounds years ago thanks to the Jenny Craig program and consistent workouts. She has managed to maintain her slim figure ever since. However, when she broke her foot, she wasn’t able to exercise so she gained a little of the old weight back. But she hit the gym again and got it under control as soon as she recovered.
We all know Khloe Kardashian shares an amazing DNA with her sisters and mother Kris Jenner, so there is no way she could ever look anything but fabulous. We have been following Khloe’s pregnancy journey from the beginning until the end, where she became a proud mother and began struggling with the baby fat. She said her daughter is her biggest motivation and with diet and workout, Kardashian already shed 33 pounds!
When Ed Sheeran appeared in public in recent years, many fans were surprised to see the English singer/songwriter looking completely different than what they were used to. The redhead with a cute smile was now 50 pounds lighter and he’s just looking amazing! Sheeran said he realized he put on so much weight during his tour that his clothes didn’t fit him anymore, so with a proper diet and adequate exercise, he managed to lose those extra pounds.
Mo’Nique was never one of those people who had a problem with a few extra pounds. The comedian admitted she was always a bit overweight and didn’t do much about it. However, when doctors warned her about high blood pressure, Mo’Nique knew it was time for some big changes. She completely changed her eating habits and with a daily workout, she lost 80 pounds and put her blood pressure under control which has her looking better than ever.
David Harbour is an American actor who has gotten quite famous in the past few years. He plays the role of Jim Hopper in Stranger Things which has been one of the most rewarding roles for him career-wise. However, he had to lose the weight he put on to play the role of Jim Hopper so he could be starred in other movies. He decided to lower his calories intake besides muscle training which proved to be the best combination for him. He had a personal trainer who helped him stay on track and motivated him when it got difficult. With time, David saw his body finally changing and his transformation has been wonderful. He does not only look handsome but feels stronger because of the strength training. Watch out for him in his upcoming movie Hellboy!
For Tyra Banks, weight gain was never an option until she retired from strutting the cat-walk. But if she thought she could let things ‘go’ after retirement – she was in for a surprise. With every pound she gained post-retirement, the former model seemed to mortgage her initial reputation for being snazzy and fit. Soon enough, Banks was back on the path to weight loss, because there was nothing worth risking her bank account balance for – regardless of how tasty it seemed.
Sam Smith is another celebrity who found his spot on this list, thanks to his amazing body transformation. The singer was struggling with extra pounds for a long time before he decided to do something about it. After following a healthy diet and hitting the gym on a regular basis in combination with yoga, Smith lost a staggering 40 pounds and completely changed his appearance. He sure looks healthier and dapper!
The popular Martial arts actor, Jet Li is also a part of the list but not for weight loss. Jet Li, A Chinese born Hollywood actor gave his fans a series of hit movies including Once Upon A Time In China, Romeo Must Die etc. Li revealed in 2010 that he is fighting against an illness which s causing him to put on weight. But his recent photos surfaced and now all of his fans are worried. At the age of 50 years, He looked frail and with paralysis. Even with the entire world worrying for him, Jet Li still said that he is fine and is just aging like a normal human being. Let’s hope he comes out of his illnesses and live a healthy long life.
After dealing with depression for most of her life, and battling eating disorders, on one hand, Gabourey Sidibe finally decided to take some meaningful action towards changing the trend of things. While the actress enjoyed a lucrative career and basked in the comfort of having a robust bank account because of her career, it certainly wasn’t enough to not be balanced in some sense. She managed to undergo bariatric surgery and combined with a workout plan and a strict diet, Sidibe was down by 150 lbs and finally over all her initial battles.
With a star-studded bank account, Jonah Hill may have chosen to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery procedure without batting an eyelid, but the comic act chose differently. He somehow managed to ease himself from ‘not’ to ‘hot’ and a better-looking Hill is taking Hollywood by storm with his dashing new look – thanks to his trainer, and a system he refers to as ‘clean eating.’ At this point, he is certainly far away from being ‘the fat funny guy’ he was known to be. His new roles would undoubtedly have his savings account bursting at the seams.
Overnight, Jonathan Antoine became immensely famous when he appeared on the sixth season of Britain’s Got Talent. He wasn’t alone, though, as he had his classmate, Charlotte, by his side. Jonathan’s singing ability deemed him incredibly famous, and he’s making music to the very day! Two years after he participated in the show, Jonathan apparently decided to go solo and found incredible success. On top of that, he was also reported to have shed around 56 pounds! He now has scheduled shows all over the States for 2020’s autumn and has announced a new upcoming album.
In recent years, Holly lost quite a lot of weight. After the birth of her daughter, Belle, Holly looked for an exercise that would be suitable for a woman with a busy schedule like hers. She started taking pilates classes at home with a trainer. Holly has a low-carb diet, in which she eats mostly fish & sometimes chicken, as well as plenty of vegetables. She also eats cheese and tries to balance between discipline & enjoyment. Holly also does boxing as a form of workout, an average-weight person burns approximately 300 calories for every 30 minutes of sparring, so it’s obvious why Holly chose this exercise.
Beth Chapman, the wife of a popular bounty hunter named “Dog” Chapman who is known from Dog the Bounty Hunter reality show, made some positive changes in her lifestyle and diet plan. This resulted in a jaw-dropping transformation that left everyone stunned. Her husband supported her throughout her weight loss journey and we can also safely say that behind every successful woman is a man who loves her dearly.
The sensational musician and singer, Mariah Carey, is famous for singing Christmas songs and albums which are played everywhere around the festive time. Mariah is one of the pop queens of Hollywood who have always won the hearts of their fans with immense talent and beauty. When Mariah put on weight it was not difficult for her to take control of her body. She simply cut back on sugar because she was snacking on sweets and desserts. Mariah’s weight loss became even more successful with help of her personal trainer who put her on a regular work out routine, five-times-a-week, which made Mariah leaner. Mariah simply balanced out her eating habits and she had no trouble gaining her desired results!
Wendy Williams is one of the most successful women and works as a TV show host along with fashion designing. Wendy has her own show called The Wendy Williams Show and people love her enthusiastic hosting. She recently went on a diet to get a skinnier waistline. She picked a pescatarian diet as a way to lose weight because seafood is nutritious and full of healthy fats. She also started to work out regularly which helped her get leaner in addition to her new diet. Wendy Williams’ diet definitely paid off as she looks stunning now. Wendy means to continue being a pescatarian and maintain her weight loss!
When FBI tech analyst Penelope Garcia AKA Kirsten Vangsness attended the 5th Annual Emmy Nominee’s party arranged by BAFTA in 2007, nobody could even imagine that she will slim down like never before just seven years down the line. When we saw a massively transformed Kirsten, we were like ‘Wow! She must have found a magic potion or something!’ Kirsten herself is quite proud of her transformation and she has revealed she has been through weight loss and gain. In 2014, when she appeared on a red carpet event, fans were literally taken aback to see her amazing transformation. Kirsten later took to Twitter and claimed that she lost weight by reading books and listening to podcasts. Is it even remotely possible for someone to trim down so dramatically without going under the knife?
30-year-old Trisha Kay Paytas is a YouTuber and media influencer. Paytes was born in Riverside near California and then later moved to Los Angeles with her family. After moving, she explored her choices and began acting too mostly getting roles of extras and ended up appeared in many music videos. Trisha recently lost 24 pounds in two weeks only and became an inspiration for a lot of people. In her videos, she mostly focuses on a healthy lifestyle. She has over four million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
Master Chef judge Graham Elliott struggled with being overweight almost his entire life, at one point reaching an extreme 400 pounds! After many years, Elliott made a decision that changed his life forever. First of all, the judge found a proper diet that would help him lose the many extra pounds he had and also hired a personal trainer to make him a proper exercise regimen. After a lot of work and sweat, Graham Elliott lost 150 pounds and he looks better and healthier than ever.
Pop Star Nelly Furtado is now thicker than a bowl of oatmeal! Nelly is someone who is apparently not much moved by what her critics and paparazzi think about her curves. The middle-aged pop star graced the red carpet at the Toronto Film Festival in a floral pencil dress. After delivering a few early hits such as I’m Like A Bird, Man eater, and Mysterious Girl, Nelly took a step back and many of her fans were both shocked and surprised to see a chubbier Nelly, a far cry from what she used to look like back in those days. We think that if she doesn’t make some changes now she will eventually need gastric bypass.
Mama June’s story is an all-too-familiar one. The Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star struck TV gold much early in life, but other than an impressive career and a decent bank account to show off, June didn’t have much going her way. After an unprecedented chain of events saw her reevaluating all her life choices, she underwent a gastric sleeve surgery. And then, after incorporating a great diet and workout routine into her schedule, she underwent a few other plastic surgeries which left a mark on her checking account but saw her drop a total 150 pounds to look quite remarkable.
Reverend Al Sharpton also embraced healthy living and kicked off his bad eating habits. He was not a tiny guy and it was shocking to see him looking so slim. The civil rights activist lost 176 pounds and he did it without surgery. He first gave up meat and then his diet became more strict. His only solid meal a day was a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and hard-boiled eggs.
Ariel Winter is now quite thin and everyone is wondering how she’s managed this sudden change. She had actually been very outspoken on Social Media about her losing weight, saying that there was no miracle cure but just a basic change in her life: her antidepressants. Apparently, the medication she was on was the one responsible for her gaining weight and when she switched medications, she saw an immediate change in her. She’s actually focused on exercising now, in order to tone her muscles and get a bit more muscle mass. Ariel is saying goodbye to the long-running TV comedy show Modern Family, which is currently airing its last season.
Jorge Garcia’s weight loss journey started while he was filming the series Lost. The show’s production wanted him to eventually shed some weight, which to be fair, he did. However, he ended up taking it right back. He tried many things, including cutting down on meat and trying different diets like the Nutritional yeast or Nooch diet. Thankfully, for him and his overall interest, when he last played in Hawaii Five-0, Jorge appeared almost 100 pounds lighter than the 400 pounds he once weighed. He is currently vegan and has started taking all things healthful seriously through the help of medical practitioners.
As of 2019, the research carried out by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has concluded that 40% of Americans are obese, which is not a good number if you ask us. Therefore, a young social influencer like Jordyn Woods, who has battled weight gain, can be an inspiration to the youth. The 22-year-old Woods came under the spotlight as the best friend of Kylie Jenner. Woods, who is now a model, has lost over 30 pounds of her body weight, and she told E! News how. Of course, it has to do with working out, especially cardio, weights, etc. However, her golden rule is being consistent.
Generally, you wouldn’t expect a few extra pounds, let alone 40, on someone who became the first runner-up at a Miss USA pageant. That’s precisely why Shanna Moakler began worrying about her weight, which she told Women’s Health, was the consequence of a miserable relationship. The mother of three, who is a model by profession, achieved her weight loss in three steps. According to Moakler, she first had plastic surgery to fix her separated abdominal muscles, followed by her consultation with a nutritionist. Weight loss is not as easy as going to meet a couple of doctors. Moakler obviously sweated a lot by following a strict workout plan.
While she was hardly too concerned about her weight, Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle got the wake-up call she needed after receiving a Type-2 diabetes diagnosis. The star quickly realized that a healthy bank account and a healthy body were not synonymous. Armed with her checking account, however, she managed to hire a personal trainer and nutritionist who saw to her drastic weight loss following a routine procedure. Now, her amazing singing voice and new-found health are enough life insurance to see her through her career.
62-year-old Delta Ramona Leah Burke is best known as Suzanne Sugarbaker from the CBS drama series Designing Women. This multi-talented woman is an exceptional actor, that is not all she is also a producer and author too. Her remarkable work made her win many accolades including two Emmy Awards for the lead actress. While working really hard she added a few pounds to her weight which lead to health issues which include severe heart problems and diabetes. Delta dealt with these issues like a pro she is and ended up losing 65 pounds by following a proper diet plan and regularly exercising. She flaunts her current weight which is 150 pounds.
Chrissy Metz has gained worldwide fame since starring in ‘This Is Us’, as the 30-something Kate who struggles with her body image. Since the series debuted in 2016, the character has been a fan-favorite that many viewers have found incredibly relatable. Lately, it has been revealed that in order to achieve her on-screen success the actress had to suffer a series of real-life tragedies – from family drama and heartbreaking issues related to her weight to a failed marriage and financial troubles. Metz has gone through a lot over the years but it has turned her into the stunningly inspirational women she is today.
If there’s something that signals retirement from the NFL is final, it’s when the player in question loses weight. Such was the case for Rob Gronkowski, who lost approximately 20 pounds shortly after he announced he was leaving the New England Patriots for good. Rob, who we can now see as an analyst for Fox Sports, immediately cut down the intensity of his training. Furthermore, he now has healthier eating habits, which allegedly include juice cleanses. Overall, Rob seems to be feeling great with his lighter frame. Despite the rumors, he has shown no intention of getting back on the field.
Many consider Joe Thomas as one of the best offensive tackles of all time. This position came with a necessary heavy frame to be able to successfully attack and put down men his size or even larger than him. However, once he left the Cleveland Browns, Joe knew he needed to make numerous changes to his lifestyle. Some of these include intermittent fasting and a diet that’s mostly keto. Furthermore, he had to make a swift cut on the staggering number of calories he had been consuming. Overall, he has lost over 50 pounds and seems to feel better than ever!
The Canadian-American actor Nathan Fillion is renowned for his star roles in Firefly, Serenity, and Castle. Nevertheless, his most recent and continuing lead character is in the crime television series The Rookie. However, Fillion became the talk of social media after the second season of The Rookie aired in September 2019 because he had lost a significant amount of weight between the two seasons. While many fans are crazy about this new hot bod of his, the sudden weight loss has some fans worried about his health. Fillion is yet to comment on these speculations.
Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer in America whose nickname is Lefty. He is one of the twelve legendary golf players who has won three out of the four majors in the history of golf. If you know Mickelson, you surely noticed that he lost a substantial amount of weight recently. In his Twitter and Instagram posts, Mickelson stated he lost 15 pounds by fasting for six days straight. Further, he mentioned that he only drank water and a special blend of coffee during this time. We doubt if Mickelson’s slimming process is healthy because losing weight while starving is rather apparent.
Plus-size model Rosie Mercado decided to lose weight after an uncomfortable situation. A flight attendant told her that she had to buy a second seat on the plane because she won’t be able to fit into one. She weighed about 410 pounds at the time and after being humiliated like that, the beauty embarked on a journey to shed pounds and lost half of her weight. She paid more attention to her nutrition and she claims that she was never happier.
Daughter of Beach Boys founder Carnie Wilson found herself in a tight spot shortly after dissolving her band. The process took a toll on Carnie and left her somewhat high and dry, causing her to turn to edible comforts. Soon enough, she needed a gastric bypass surgery to set her back on the path to her ideal weight but began to pack on the pounds shortly after the fact. By 2012, she was back to the doctors for a lap-band procedure, which we hope will be the last one. With work slowing down, her online banking account may not survive yet another weight loss surgery.
Known for her curves, Dance Moms star, Abby Lee Miller has always been anything but typical. Facing a varying number of health risks (and potential bankruptcy from trying to manage the conditions), Lee Miller jumped right into making a drastic life change. Soon enough, the reality TV star was on a fitness and nutrition regimen that eventually qualified her for a gastric sleeve surgery. These days, she’s still a stunner with all her curves. We just hope that she soon overcomes her legal problems for her peace of mind.
After competing on Dancing with the Stars, Marie Osmond knew she had to change her eating habits. She lost 50 pounds thanks to a healthy diet and reportedly, her commitment to Nutrisystem. Now, she manages to maintain her new thin figure and as she said in an interview, food isn’t her enemy anymore. The 58-year-old singer looks amazing and her tip to those trying to lose weight is to eat frequently.
The Dalton native Deborah Norville is a television journalist and an entrepreneur. She has been the anchor of the syndicated television news magazine Inside Edition since 1995. Norville anchored the CBS News program and co-hosted The Today Show on NBC. In 2018, Norville went through a very notable weight loss. In an interview with Good Morning America, she stated that her weight loss began with a visit to the doctor, who warned her about illnesses running in her family. Therefore, she made significant changes to her lifestyle by only eating clean and healthy food.
Drew Carey considered his weight a funny one. But the fact that it began to mortgage his health was anything but a reason to laugh. After an unprecedented Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Carey decided to take the reins of his life. And it would have been worth it to leave a small dent in his bank account in favor of a long overdue weight loss surgery, but the comic act intended to take the long route. He did, and it was well worth the effort. Now, the funnyman is looking dapper than ever before.
After tipping the scales at 320 pounds, Pawn Stars member Austin Russel began to worry about implications regarding his health for of being overweight and probably not living long enough to enjoy the perks of his success. Russel has since worked out and decided to make a reasonable chance in that regard and after incorporating the help of hired professionals in the field and giving his best shot. Today, he is 95 pounds lighter and living his best life. Chumlee is active in reality TV since 2003 and he is also a successful businessman, best known from Pawn Stars TV show from the History Channel.
The ultimate feminine symbol and one of the most influential people in the world, TV host Oprah Winfrey never hid the fact she struggled with extra pounds almost her entire life. Over forty years, Winfrey has been losing and gaining weight constantly and most recently, at the beginning of 2017, she revealed that she managed to drop 40 pounds with proper diet and the help of a personal trainer. At the age of 64, she’s never looked better!
The hysterical American actress, known for her role in Gilmore Girls, recently lost some weight within weeks using the Keto diet and has now become an internet sensation (she was already there before too!). In order to trim down for her role in her upcoming movies, Melissa decided to make a healthy change and as we can see, she succeeded. The 47-year-old A-list actress and an Oscar-nominee modeled for her own clothing brand on Instagram where fans noticed her new and improved body.
For all the years that Kelly Clarkson’s been famous, we’ve seen her gain and lose weight constantly. As the chatter about her weight got more and more intense, she never shied away from talking about it. However, in 2019, she was able to shed 37 pounds! According to her, gaining all that weight was a combination of a self-immune illness she had with her thyroid. By taking notice of what kinds of foods she consumed, and caring more for her body, she was able to lose all the excess weight without having to sacrifice anything! In 2020, she started her residency show called Kelly Clarkson: Invincible.
After being quiet for a few months, Peter Kay was seen at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre at the end of December 2019. The famous comedian’s disappearance may have had something to do with his health. We say this because he seems to have lost a significant amount of weight after the few months of laying low. Kay rose to stardom after winning the contest called So You Think You’re Funny? on Channel 4. Since then, he has been unstoppable. Although no further details about his healthy figure were revealed, it may have links to diet and physical fitness. Doesn’t it always?
Lexi Reed made one of the bravest and hardest New Year’s resolutions back in 2016. She decided to lose weight after reaching 500 pounds and with the help of her husband, she began visiting the gym regularly and changed their eating habits. Reed’s weight loss journey wasn’t easy at all but with a proper diet program, she managed to lose over 230 pounds. Well done!
After struggling with her weight for the better part of her life, the legendary Chaka Khan finally decided to take measures to ensure that her life headed in a new and better direction. Khan adopted a lifestyle routine that incorporated nutritionists, personal trainers, and healthy food into her financial planning and was soon well on her way to a gorgeous bod. Today, it looks like she’s arrived – after dropping 60 pounds, she certainly is quite the stunner.
Jessica Simpson is a master at reinvention. She went from being a fairly successful singer and actress to debuting her own fashion line. Did we mention that said line is now valued at $1 billion? Jessica is now a successful company owner, wife, and mother of three children. Her youngest, Birdie, was born seven months ago. Of course, Jessica wanted to lose all the weight she had gained. Therefore, she made sure to hire professionals to help her during her journey. Through dietary changes and an active routine, Jessica lost approximately 100 pounds. She has stated that she feels great now that she’s back in her own skin.
Tamela Mann, a gospel singer with an incredible voice, has been very busy in the recent past. If you knew her at all, you’d know that she has waved goodbye to obesity like a boss. The 53-year-old has shed at least 40 pounds, and she has done it with the help of Weight Watchers—a weight loss and wellness program. Mann has been married to the love of her life, David Mann, for over 30 years, and hasn’t failed to appreciate his support throughout her fitness journey. Her achievements have and surely will continue to inspire others to chase after a healthier lifestyle.
A muscular and buffed up physique is not the only attractive look a man can have. Just take a look at Randy Jackson and his wonderfully transformed body. The year 2003 saw the turning point of his life. The type 2 diabetes diagnosis and constant fat-shaming did a number on Jackson, who was then an American Idol judge. Therefore, he decided to make a major lifestyle change. He had gastric bypass surgery and let go of unhealthy eating habits. With heaps of fruits and vegetables included in his diet today, the 63-year-old musician is 114 pounds lighter.
Rachel Zoe works as a stylist and designer for A-listers and she’s sparked controversy in the past for encouraging her clients to lose weight. The reason is simple, she often feels like they will fit better into the creations she offers them. Zoe is slender herself and she’s also received some flack for looking borderline unhealthy. Zoe even shared the exact sentiments when she opened up on The Rachel Zoe Project that her weight was one of her insecurities. She feared that it could affect her future pregnancies. Fortunately, she’s now a mother of two children who she shares with husband Rodger Berman.
Most of us know Sarah Hyland as Hailey Dunphey from Modern Family. While she plays a young teenager on the show, she was 19 when she landed the role. Her weight always sparked controversy because most people thought she was too thin. Her inability to maintain muscle mass and a healthy weight is due to the condition she has called kidney dysplasia. Hyland had a kidney transplant in 2012 and again in 2017 with her father and young brother being the donors. Hyland keeps taking steroids and anti-rejection medicines to make sure that her body doesn’t reject the donated kidney.
No one would have ever described country crooner LeAnn Rimes as overweight at any point. In 2011, she shocked fans when she stepped out looking way slimmer. Fans were concerned that she looked unhealthy and thought she had an eating disorder. Rimes was in the middle of a split with Dean Sheremet after rumors of her affair with her current husband, Eddie Cibrian surfaced. Rimes took up boxing, working with trainer Michael Jackson, to cope during the time. Jackson told FOX411.com that their sessions ran for 90 minutes and she exercised three to four times each week.
Kim Kardashian has gained a reputation for quite a few things – one of which is being one of the shapeliest women in the world. And while her curves have been instrumental to building her successful image as a curvy media personality, she must have faced a constant pressure to stay in the loop. So, when she peaked at 200 pounds in 2015, it certainly wasn’t doing much good to Kim. She adopted the Atkins diet as well as a suitable working out regimen, and the weight slid off of her just right.
Pierce Brosnan is very proud of his wife but the media was more than harsh toward Keely Shaye Smith and the sole reason was her battle with some extra pounds. However, she decided to dedicate her time to losing weight with everyday exercise and a more balanced diet, managing to drop a whopping 105 pounds in a short period. Needless to say, she now looks healthy and stunning!
Anne Hegerty’s appearance in I’m A Celeb is still remembered. While the television personality left the show and now appears on The Chase, she got famous for losing weight and how she was able to do it. During I’m A Celeb jungle, Anne Hegerty was able to drop a lot of pounds within just three weeks because of a very restricted diet. She survived by consuming beans and rice. When interviewed, the 60-year-old celebrity mentioned that the experience was tough since she could not even put salt in her meals! However, Anne has since kept the weight off and looks gorgeous!
Celebrity’s chef Rachael has sure made a name for herself since she started in the industry back in 2001. After all, 30 Minute Meals has helped a lot of us in the kitchen for its entire 11-season run from that year to 2012. After a cyst-removal-surgery, Rachael saw herself gradually gaining weight.
Rachael managed to shake off 47 pounds when she decided to join the gym and start eating healthier. She also ran on a daily basis to maintain the weight. Today, her latest accomplishment is her book Rachael Ray 50: Memories and Meals from a Sweet and Savory Life: A Cookbook.
Kaley Cuoco is mostly known for her work in CBS’s The Big Bang Theory, which ran for 12 whole seasons. Since the show, she has started working out more and has also embraced yoga. Kaley also likes to eat at restaurants that show calories on their menu.
Through physical activities and healthy eating, she has happily kept off at least 6 pounds. The star, who has been married to equestrian Karl Cook since June 2018, even admitted that these few pounds made her go down a jean size! Way to go, Kaley!
You have probably seen Simon Cowell on the judging panel of competitions such as The X Factor, American Idol, Britain’s Got Talent, and America’s Got Talent. What you may not know is that he is also the creator of all these shows, making him one wealthy celebrity. Recently, the 60-year-old television personality displayed a slimmer figure, and according to Hello Magazine, it appears to be an aftermath of health concerns. Cowell told Extra that his diet is now vegan and gluten-free with reduced intake of alcohol. We have to say—it seems like a reasonable sacrifice to lose 20 pounds of body weight!
Katie Maloney-Schwartz is a 33-year-old actress, best known for her lead role on the Bravo reality television series, Vanderpump Rules. If you have followed the show for a while, you certainly have noticed that Katie is a few pounds lighter. In fact, the star went on her Instagram stories to reveal that she has lost over 20 pounds, which we have to say, is pretty impressive. When a fan asked Katie to share her tips and secrets, she highlighted a sugar-free and alcohol-free diet. She has been married to Tom Schwartz since 2016.
Once known as a skinny pop princess, Christiania Aguilera was an idyllic lady in her glory days. Following the birth of her son, however, a few things changed – one of which was her size and having peaked at 200 pounds. Eventually, Aguilera decided to employ a strict diet as well as a rigid routine that involved yoga and exercising, which set her back on track with her weight loss goals. Today, she is 50 pounds lighter and looks better than ever. Her most recent album Liberation came out in 2018 and achieved critical reception.
In April 2020, Chadwick Boseman, like many other celebrities, posted on Instagram concerning the coronavirus pandemic. While his fans were following the video, they noticed a drastic physical change in Boseman, indicating significant weight loss. There has been speculation as to whether the Avengers star was losing weight for his newest series, The Black Child, in which he plays a slave. Although he hasn’t confirmed anything yet, we sincerely hope he is okay. Boseman has been in show business for two decades but achieved international stardom following his portrayal of King T’Challa on Black Panther in 2018. His fans can await a range of his movies and TV series soon.
As Candace Cameron shared with People in 2011, she had been somewhat struggling to stabilize her weight ever since she was playing in Full House. However, she’s now in her 40s and has found a way to weigh around 25 pounds less than what she did back then! It’s miraculous seeing such transformations, and Candace’s is one that’s worth mentioning. Only recently, she shared with EatingWell that her secret was to try and work out every morning! As far as her eating habits, Candace just likes to eat healthy and whole foods. Since 2016 she’s been reprising her role as D.J. Tanner in Fuller House.
Amy Schumer gave birth to hers and Chris Fisher’s first baby in 2019, and she’s been in no rush to lose her excess baby weight. Though she’s visibly has been able to shed quite a lot, Amy still has ways to go. But Amy doesn’t feel the need to hit the gym or go on a diet as other celebrities would! Amy even jokingly said on her Instagram that she’d lost 10 pounds, only by playing poker with her sister, when she proudly posted a swimsuit selfie of hers! For now, Amy’s back at work and will be playing in both The Humans and Love, Beth, in the future.
When Andrea Bocelli sang in Duomo di Milano amidst the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, in 2020, he broke records with how many views his live stream got. Fans couldn’t help but notice how thinner he looked and quickly got worried. Andrea hasn’t been trying to lose some weight, but he has. However, we can’t know how much exactly. All in all, he’s in his 60s by now and remains as healthy as ever. Meanwhile, his video from Milano surpassed the 32 million views in just a matter of two days!
Adele has made a name for herself in the music world a long time ago, thanks to her many skills and remarkable voice interpretations. The singer has had some hard times privately, as she battled with being overweight almost her entire life and during the time she was pregnant, it just got worse. However, being the strong woman she is, Adele decided to do something about it as she started following a low-carb diet and managed to drop 30 pounds!
The busy actress has a long list of credits in her acting portfolio. In order to star in the screenplay adaptation of Bridget Jones Diary, Renée Zellweger’s daily calorie consumption went up so that she could gain weight for the role. However, Renée lost the weight after the production of the film wrapped up. With rigorous exercise and a healthy diet plan, she was quick to bounce back to her old shape and size, losing pounds in the process. Renée, later on, played Judy Garland in Judy in 2019, earning a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and an Oscar for Best Actress.
In 2011, Missy Elliott told People Magazine that she was living with Graves’ Disease. Ever since then, we got to witness her extraordinary transition to her present self. Missy started paying attention to her diet, staying hydrated, and exercising. Today, she is reportedly weighing 30 pounds less than what she used to before her diagnosis. In 2019 she even became the first female rap singer ever to be inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. For now, she’s in her late 40s and is rumored to have a part in the upcoming Cinderella film of 2021.
When Shannon Beador’s relationship with David Beador started falling apart, Shannon started finding comfort in hitting the gym. Within a matter of two years, Shannon was able to enjoy her new 40-pounds lighter and much stronger body. Her divorce with David was finalized in 2019. Despite her no longer being married, she is still part of The Real Housewives of Orange County cast today in 2020. According to Shannon, losing the 40 pounds was the best and most fun decision she ever made, so we can’t imagine her ever going back to her old habits from here on.
Kirstie Alley enjoyed her earlier years in a much slimmer frame than she was eventually known for. However, time and an exponentially increasing bank account balance seemed to set her on a path to being overweight. In no time, she was tipping scales and becoming a real cause for concern. Thankfully, the actress got around to hiring a personal trainer before her weight gain rendered her out of a job and filing for bankruptcy. In combination with an extreme diet, she dropped 50 pounds and joined Dancing with the Stars looking like quite the stunner.
After undertaking numerous amounts of surgeries to make the transition from a female to a male, Cher’s son Chaz Bono chose a less conventional means to lose weight. After joining Dancing with the Stars, he adopted a new, clean meal plan and a working out routine that kept him healthier than ever before. Today, Chaz is 85 pounds lighter than his starting point and is apparently a brand-new man in every sense of the world. Chaz is the son of the late Sonny Bono and Cher, who are both famous American singers and songwriters.
Celine Dion Is easily recognizable when she starts singing with her angelic voice and captivating smile. Her most recognizable song is probably “My Heart Will Go On” which is featured in Titanic. Recently she has lost 15 pounds on a figure that was already very slim, which has naturally created concern among fans. Celine Dion quickly proved the negative rumors to be wrong showing up on a Paris event where she claimed that her weight loss was intentional and that she is satisfied with the results. Celine Dion also had a message for the critics letting them know how she feels about the constant judging of her image and meddling in her affairs.
By the end of 2003, The View co-host, Star Jones had peaked in weight at more than 300 pounds. Typically, a slew of health problems followed, and after spending a small fortune from her savings account managing her condition, Jones finally decided to take back the reins of her life. Splurging once again from her online banking account, the host had a two-part weight loss surgery with a gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass which saw her drop up to 160 pounds. Today, she maintains the figure with a healthy diet but agrees it was worth the investment to deal with her obesity.
Considered one of the ‘80s and ‘90s biggest stars, Rosie O’Donnell is not primarily one public figure that needs an introduction. Between getting into Star Search in 1984 and making appearances in a series of talk shows, including The View, O’Donnell has struggled with her weight even while boasting a substantial bank account balance and tremendous followership. After weighing in at 24 pounds, she eventually decided to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery, which she confirms is one of the best decisions she has ever made. At 175 pounds, she is now quite the stunner.
After winning over a significant portion of the entire world’s population following her appearance on American Idol, Jennifer Hudson didn’t need much of anything else to be successful. But with remarkable followership and all-around success in the entertainment biz, the singer still had a few shortfalls and decided to work on them beginning with her weight loss. In six months, the award-winning singer dropped 80 pounds following a customized meal plan and rigorous exercise. Jennifer was recently cast for Cats the musical as Grizabella and she is on The Voice, both the US and the UK versions, since 2017
Since the release of her first album, Britney Spears has continuously been under the spotlight. Even today, when she hasn’t released any new content in a while, her name’s still being heard! Recently, she took to her Instagram account to share with her 25.6 million followers how she was able to shed three pounds.
Britney always likes to keep active, so even though she’s had to stay at home for the most time in 2020, she never skipped a day of working out. By dancing, and repeating the same exercises, she was able to shed some weight. She’s been in a relationship with Sam Ashgari, a personal trainer, since 2016.
While Rebel Wilson’s weight may also have been a contributing factor to her humor and success, we’re glad she has chosen a healthier lifestyle. The Pitch Perfect star’s expressionless or dry sense of humor is what makes her personality exciting. We would say that the 40-year-old’s dedication is at a full hundred percent considering her weight loss of 40 to 50 pounds. According to The Sun, Wilson has completely tossed out sugary and junk food, visited a fitness retreat in Malibu, is following circuit training, and takes up the ever-feared cardio training every single day. What works the best, however, is having confidence in your own self.