Celebrities Before And After Huge Weight Loss Transformations
Celebrities struggle with weight issues just like the rest of us. In fact, it's even harder to struggle with weight issues in the public eye. These famous people were able to discover the secret to dropping some serious pounds— they ate healthy food and increased their physical activity.
I don't know about you, but I'm super inspired by their stories. Keep reading to find out which celebrities were able to shake it off and keep it off.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is the OG queen of weight loss. She turned her health journey into a national spectacle, letting all of her faithful viewers in on the nitty gritty details.
She's had her ups and down with weight loss over the years, but Oprah's resilience is nothing short of extraordinary.
John Goodman
John Goodman was always a big guy. You probably know him best from every Coen brothers movie ever, and from his role as Sully inMonsters Inc. Once upon a time, John Goodman's body looked a lot like Sully's body.
Now he's sporting a slimmer figure. He's still a towering presence, though.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson rose to fame on American Idol. Although she didn't even make it to the finals on her season, she went on to become a celebrated musical force. She even won an Oscar!
Jennifer has focused on her health in recent years and has even become a spokesperson for Weight Watchers.
Paula Deen
Celebrity chef Paula Deen was known for putting butter in absolutely everything. After struggling with her weight for years, she decided to look into healthier cooking options.
Now Paula looks like she's half the size of the woman she once was. She's sharing her healthy recipes with the world.
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill broke into the Hollywood scene with movies like Superbad and Get Him to the Greek. It seemed like his humor was rooted in his pudgy appearance. Jonah made two big life changes as he got older.
He went on a weight loss journey, and he decided to take on some more dramatic roles.
Kelly Osbourne
Daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne was born in the spotlight. That kind of attention and pressure can't be good for a girl going through her awkward teenage stage.
Thankfully, Kelly handled it all with grace. She's come out the other side as a poised young lady.
Drew Carey
Drew Carey has always been the host with the most. He started his career with his own show, The Drew Carey Show, and went on to hostWhose Line is it Anyway.
Now he's the host of The Price is Right, but do you know what else is right? His waistline.
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais has always been funny, but he hasn't always been slim. He started out his career on the original British version of The Office, and then he broke into the mainstream.
All that newfound fame gave him the motivation he needed to change his lifestyle. Now he's as svelte as ever.
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson's weight has gone up and down over the years, but we haven't been able to see much of his journey because he's always behind the camera.
We see him at premiers and award shows every now and again. He's looking better than ever these days.
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks is another American Idol alum, but this lady won her season when she was just sixteen years old. Since her stint on reality television, she's gone on to make hugely successful albums.
She's also transformed her body into a verifiable work of art. She was beautiful before, but now she's totally owning her look.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson has spent her whole life in the spotlight. She hasn't known a life outside of Hollywood. She's been able to harness her star power, though.
After struggling with her weight for a few years, Miss Jackson got her health on track. It's been smooth sailing ever since.
Zach Galifianakis
Zach Galifiankis gained a reputation for being the fat, funny guy. People came to know him as the comic relief character in The Hangover. Over the years, Zach has honed his acting abilities and his look.
In Baskets he plays twin brothers, one of whom is a clown.
Mo'nique
Mo'nique is a big presence, and in the past, she had a big body to go along with that big presence. These days, Mo'nique is looking a lot slimmer than she used to.
Her fashion sense also looks like its evolved since the early 2000s.
Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton wasn't always a lean, mean, media machine. Back in the day, he used to be super heavy. Perez starting working out and eating healthy so that he could slim down and live the life he was born to live.
He's been able to maintain his new figure for several years.
Randy Jackson
This American Idol judge was never the smallest man on the judges' panel, but he always dressed to impress. In recent years, Randy has really been able to shake off the pounds.
This guy is definitely in the dawg house tonight. That shiny blue suit is amazing.
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian really taught her haters a lesson when she started shaping her body with regular workouts and healthy eating. Khloe was a knockout before the weight loss, but now she has more energy than ever.
Also, we're loving her new shorter hair cut. It's very on trend.
Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie has never been heavy, but she's certainly slimmed down since her days on The Simple Life. Her face looks a lot more chiseled and angular.
I guess that's what happens when you focus more on wellness and parenting than drinking and partying.
Al Roker
What would the news be without Al Roker? This man tells us when we need to bring an umbrella to work, which is very important information as far as I'm concerned.
In 2002, Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery to lose weight. He ended up losing a total of 100 pounds in the first eight months after his surgery.
Kristie Alley
Kristie Alley's weight has fluctuated over the years. But she has since turned to clean eating an exercise with the help of Jenny Craig, a company she worked for from 2005 until 2008.
As of 2022, she's dropped a whopping 75 pounds and looks healthy, strong, and as confident as ever!
Keely Shaye
Actor Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye made a huge commitment to her health in 2022. After various health issues such as high blood pressure and heart disease, Shaye began eating healthier and exercising on a regular basis.
With the support of her famous husband, Shaye managed to drop over 100 pounds!
Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell has never been a small lady, but she didn't let that stop her from being a powerhouse in Hollywood. She's been able to slim down in recent years.
Her new look is definitely a bit lighter color-wise. I think the glasses really suit her.
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen rose to fame as the funny everyman in Judd Apatow's movies. Being an "everyman" meant that he had to have the stomach to go along with it.
But Seth has matured since then. Now he's an adult with real responsibilities. His new figure reflects that.
