Losing weight as a celebrity has both benefits and drawbacks. You can hire personal trainers, cooks, and expensive treatments. However, you are constantly scrutinized by the media, and people expect you to always look your best. Many celebrities spend their lives yo-yoing between weights due to their numerous occupations and the stress of being in the public eye, but these ones have inspiring stories to tell. Look at them down below!
Melissa McCarthy
After seeing her breakthrough performances in Bridesmaids and Tammy, we all fell in love with Melissa McCarthy. She has always been proud of her figure, but as she has become older, she has dropped some weight in order to protect her health. Melissa credits her dramatic 75-pound weight loss to a few easy lifestyle modifications, such as going to bed earlier and getting more sleep. She also exercises out on a regular basis. Although it may look obvious, these simple modifications had a tremendous impact!
Delta Burke
Delta Burke was previously one of the country’s most famous faces. When people thought of Designing Women, they immediately thought of Delta Burke. However, the actress has gone through tremendous changes since then. Burke finished the show at 215 pounds. Burke transformed her life after dealing with depression and binge eating, and she has since shed 65 pounds. Burke has healed thanks to the love, tenacity, and persistence of her spouse.
Chris Pratt
For the majority of his career, Chris Pratt has been recognized as the charming schlub, a Joe Schmo everyman with an ordinary dude’s physicality to match his roles. He became well-known for his roles in films such as Zero Dark Thirty and Moneyball, as well as in the television show Parks and Recreation. After his part on the program ended, Chris chose to widen his horizons and take on a more leading man role. In six months, he shed 60 pounds and was cast in Guardians of the Galaxy.
Adele
Adele rose to notoriety as a bold, plus-size singer, but she opted to thin down after having a kid. Many new mothers, however, adjust their habits after having children, if only to ensure that they will be around for a longer amount of time.
Susan Boyle
Everyone seemed to be talking about Susan Boyle as she swept the globe by storm with her lovely voice. And it looks that the Scottish singer is suddenly taking center stage for a variety of reasons. Boyle recently stated that she shed 50 pounds after changing her diet and exercising frequently. After being diagnosed with diabetes, Susan Boyle knew she needed to make changes in her life.
Zach Galifianakis
Zach Galifianakis is everyone’s favorite hilarious man, typically appearing as awkward and weird characters in films like The Hangover and Dinner For Schmucks. However, Zach’s body has experienced its own Hollywood change since making it big on the big screen. Zach has probably dropped fifty pounds of fat in the last few years! Zach credits his astonishing turnaround to a few simple changes: he stopped drinking and began walking more frequently.
Keely Shaye Smith
Keely Shaye Smith, Pierce Brosnan’s far more renowned wife, appears to have always lived in her husband’s shadow. However, many have noticed that her weight has changed drastically throughout the years. In recent years, the former Bond man’s faithful wife radically transformed her lifestyle and nutrition, shedding a whopping 120 pounds in the process. She was determined to exercise and eat healthy. Brosnan has always remained on his wife’s side, through thick and thin.
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson has been dubbed a “blonde bombshell” since winning America’s heart on the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. In her role of The Dukes of Hazzard reboot film, she flaunted her killer curves as famous Daisy Dukes. She did, however, gain some baby weight following both pregnancies, as do most women. Jess used Weight Watchers to lose 80 pounds and get back into fighting shape (and a trainer).
Anne Hegerty
Anne Hegerty, often known as The Governess due to her trivia guru credentials, has been defeating members of the public on ITV’s The Chase week after week. Fans may be unaware that Anne has been working hard and has shed a large amount of weight in the last few years – 13 pounds to be exact. “I lost weight, switched from glasses to contact lenses, and felt a lot more confident,” she claimed on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill rose to notoriety after appearing in the film Superbad. He was reminiscent of that overweight high school class clown. The comedian, on the other hand, garnered attention when walking down the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival looking sleek and trim in a tight black suit! Though everyone believes that women are examined more for their beauty than males, Jonah claimed he was shocked by how many more opportunities he was given after losing weight.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin was on top of the world after a decades-long Hollywood career, relishing in his notoriety as an A-List celebrity. Following a routine checkup, the actor’s doctor identified him as pre-diabetic. Alec shed 30 pounds by following a rigorous no carb, no sugar diet for a few weeks, bringing his blood sugar back into normal range. The episode is attributed to Alec’s revelation that he is “mortal.”
Rosie O’Donnell
Whether you like or dislike Rosie O’Donnell, one thing is certain: she is an open book! In 2002, she came out publicly on her eponymous talk program Rosie to raise public awareness about the challenges that LGBT couples seeking to adopt experience. She had indicated that she had always struggled with her weight, but in 2013, she decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery. She shed 70 pounds in two years!
John Goodman
No, you’re not crazy. That’s John Goodman, who has just undergone a weird makeover! He gained to notoriety on Roseanne as Dan, Roseanne’s husband, before pursuing a film career. After finishing the filming of 10 Cloverfield Lane, John felt it was time for a major lifestyle change. Slow and steady wins the race, and it took John a few years, but he lost a whopping 100 pounds by avoiding unhealthy meals and exercising on a daily basis.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks made her professional runway debut at the age of fifteen and quickly broke down barriers. She was famed for her killer curves and was the first African American model to grace the pages of Sports Illustrated and GQ. Tyra spoke out on her talk show Tyra about the pressure on women to be skinny after receiving some unpleasant paparazzi photos on the beach in 2009. She has, however, recently started going to the gym and appears to be in good shape.
Christian Bale
Christian Bale is well-known for his work ethic; he began acting at the age of thirteen and played the lead in Empire Of The Sun flawlessly. He investigates the part and changes his physical appearance to depict the character flawlessly in any role he takes on. Christian, on the other hand, underwent the most profound alteration. The actor shed 63 pounds and had a stunningly tiny figure to play Trevor Reznik in the indie Spanish film The Machinist.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is the epitome of success. She personifies the American Dream, rising from a destitute beginnings in the South to become a millionaire media tycoon and one of the world’s most successful women. She had always struggled with her weight, so she joined Weight Watchers to reduce weight. She claims to be feeling better than ever after losing 30 pounds on the program.
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley rose to prominence in Hollywood after appearing in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and as Rebecca Howe on the classic ’80s television sitcom Cheers. Kirstie’s acting prospects began to decline as she gained weight. She made the decision to tackle her weight loss seriously and enrolled in Jenny Craig. The actress shed 50 pounds and maintained her promise to fans to come on Oprah in a bikini!
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes is a Hollywood heavyweight who launched the renowned television production firm ShondaLand. The genius innovator is known for creating successful shows such as Private Practice, Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and How To Get Away With Murder. Her career in the entertainment sector, however, was impeded by her self-consciousness. She began eating healthier and working out more consistently, resulting in a 117-pound weight loss!
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher, who portrayed the iconic Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, was many a young boy’s first crush. Carrie turned to food for comfort once her Hollywood career came to an end. She was dealing with mental health concerns and had to step away from the spotlight for a spell. After much persuasion, George Lucas convinced Carrie to reprise her role in the Star Wars reboot films, and Carrie shed 35 pounds to play the part!
Kevin Liles
Kevin Liles’ name may not be well-known, but you’ve surely heard his music. He created the popular song “Girl You Know It’s True,” which propelled Milli Vanilli to international success. He was named president of Def Jam Records in 1999, and executive vice president of Warner Music Group in 2002. After a career spanning more than three decades, he is finally in the spotlight for his incredible weight loss transformation!
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks rose to notoriety after winning American Idol Season 6 at the age of 17. While the beauty is well-known for her faultless voice, she also underwent a major makeover in 2012. By focusing on her health rather than her “jeans size,” the singer-songwriter lost 50 pounds in 18 months. Sparks said of her weight loss struggle, “I never felt like I was suffering by eating less and moving more.”
Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams rose to notoriety as a successful radio broadcaster, which led to the launch of her daytime talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. She, on the other hand, has always struggled with her weight. It may sound overly simplistic, but Wendy told Us Magazine that she dropped weight by telling herself, “Simply push back, fatso. Simply cut back on your eating.” Her strong self-love paid off, as she shed 50 pounds in just a few months!
Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton rose to notoriety as a gossip columnist, routinely attacking celebrities and other pop culture giants on his namesake website. Many people mocked him for his weight in retaliation. After receiving too many online insults, Perez determined to slim down and show the critics wrong. He shed 70 pounds by eating healthy and exercising consistently for a year; there was no miracle drug. Make a big joke about him now!
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is a jack of all crafts who has done it all: rapping, singing, modeling, and acting. She wasn’t satisfied with her body, so she resolved to lose weight by working out with a personal trainer five days a week and eating more veggies and fresh fruits than she had previously. Don’t worry, she hasn’t gone entirely Hollywood – she still has some flesh on her bones, which we like because she is still stunning!
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is the definition of ‘Diva’. she has captivated America for nearly two decades with her remarkable vocal range as well as her ridiculous demands for her dressing room. After marrying Nick Cannon, Mariah found pregnant with twins. Mariah, like many other mothers, struggled to lose pregnancy weight. Mariah, like Kirstie Alley, decided to lose weight by working with Jenny Craig and now appears to be perfectly fit and healthy.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson originally captured our hearts when she participated on American Idol Season 3 in 2007. Despite finishing seventh in the singing competition, she catapulted to stardom and, by the age of 30, had won the Golden Trinity, which included a Golden Globe, a Grammy, and an Academy Award. She subsequently concentrated her efforts on weight loss, shedding 80 pounds with Weight Watchers. Her personal success with the program made her the perfect Weight Watchers spokesman.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi rose to fame on MTV’s Jersey Shore for her wild partying. Despite her well-deserved reputation as a wild child, she married and had children with Jionnie LaValle. After acquiring some baby weight from her two pregnancies, Snooki chose to focus on living a better lifestyle, including a balanced diet and less drinking. She lost 42 pounds and looks better than ever before!
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson is well recognized for her humorous parts in films like Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and The Hustle, but she has changed her focus to her health as of 2020. She told Women’s Health that it was her “year of health,” and she met her weight-loss target of more than 60 pounds. She credits her change to working out with a personal trainer and following the Mayr method diet.
Anna Nicole Smith
You may have forgotten, but Anna Nicole Smith’s career began in 1993, when she was crowned Playmate Of The Year. Anna turned to food for solace once her career in entertainment ended. But she never forgot her incredible figure, which launched her into the spotlight. Anna Nicole shed 69 pounds after utilizing the Trimspa dietary supplement. Unfortunately, the beauty is no longer with us, but her good looks and killer body will be remembered.
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian was once known as the “ugly duckling” of the Kardashian sisters. Khloe loomed above her smaller sisters Kourtney and Kim at 5’9 and was always self-conscious about her body. In 2008, she married NBA player Lamar Odom, but when their marriage fell apart and Lamar was unfaithful, she wanted to put her best foot forward by attaining the ideal “revenge body.” Every day, Khloe worked out with a personal trainer and lost 40 pounds!