Inspiring Celeb Weight Loss Journeys

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4 years ago

February 27, 2021

These celebrities have had amazing success with their weight loss transformations, and look extremely proud of their results. See before and after photos from Drew Barrymore, Kim Kardashian, Jonah Hill and many others.

These celebs took their weight loss to a new level and they look great. Click NEXT to see our curated gallery of some of the best weight loss transformations from Hollywood.

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian always had admirable features, which people clearly seem to love her for. But when she was pregnant with Kanye’s two children, she had to put in a lot of work. Good to see that Kim quickly lost her baby pounds!

Drew Carey

Comedian Drew Carey was always really funny, but he also used to be a touch on the larger side. It looks like he’s gotten much fitter recently. We wonder if his The Price Is Right role had anything to do with his motivation!

Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams, who has her own daytime tv show, has looked a lot thinner recently. She admitted she’s lost over 50 lbs by going to the gym. It looks good on you Wendy!

Chris Pratt

Anna Faris’ husband, Chris Pratt, used to be pretty pudgy and didn’t look anything like he does today. Once he lost that excess weight, Chris became the fitness nut you see before you! There’s no better proof that commitment truly pays off!

Austin “Chumlee” Russell

Chumlee, who was featured on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars has had one of the most dramatic weight loss transformations we’ve seen! Good job, buddy!

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey, one of the world’s most popular singers, unexpectedly gained some extra pounds during the middle of her career. She quickly realized, made the necessary changes and lost a lot of it, returning to her beautiful figure.

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin was always good looking and fit when he was young. As he got older, the pounds added on until he finally began to undo any unhealthy habits. Well, he’s now back to a much fitter self.

Rosie O’Donnell

Rosie O’Donnell had always been on the larger, and everyone loved her for it anyway. But, it looks like Rosie has taken her health into consideration, because she now looks much slimmer, and fans couldn’t be happier!

Christina Aguilera

When we first met her, Christina Aguilera was basically a supermodel. Then, she had a child and had to go through that tough maternity period. Now, we’re happy to report that Christina has found her slim figure again, and undeniably looks better than ever!

Christian Bale

Christian Bale has called himself a method actor, and really likes to get into his roles. For the movie The Machinist, Christian lost over 70 lbs and looked like a living skeleton! It was quite literally a life-changing transformation.

Zach Galifianakis

The Hangover star, Zach Galifianakis, played the funny, bigger dude in the movie. But it looks like he won’t be playing that role anymore, because his weight loss has everyone in Hollywood talking. He’s now poised for many other opportunities.

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne undoubtedly had some struggles with her weight early on in her career, but she clearly put it upon herself to make big changes. Right now, she looks like a completely different person, and people are noticing!

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy has told magazines that she’s been every size in the world, but when landing her roll for Gilmore Girls, she did an all liquid diet that lost her 70 lbs in four months. Now she’s looking better than ever!

Al Roker

In 2002, famous meteorologist Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost over 100 lbs in the next year. His surgery has unfortunately provided him with a lot of curve balls in the following years, but he’s managing his health closer than ever.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah’s weight fluctuations have definitely drawn headlines over the years, but every time they try and slander her, she comes back stronger. It seems like she has a new epic weight loss story to be proud of, and for that we should applaud her.

Kirstie Alley

We remember Kirstie Alley from when she was on the show, Cheers, but in the years following, she lost her way a little bit. But look at Kirstie now! She’s back to her youthful self, and all is right in the world.

Mama June

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’s matriarch, Mama June, was not the slimmest woman on reality TV. Over the past few years, though, Mama June has shed over 100 lbs, and we have to admit she looks better.

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen was on the larger side for much of his early career, and people didn’t care because he was so funny! But recently, Seth has put in a ton of positive time and energy into improving his health! He’s much thinner, and looks better than we could’ve imagined!

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake has had an up and down battle with weight, but in the grand scheme of things, she’s doing something right. As you can see, Lake is looking like she’s been getting after it while the haters keep judging. Don’t listen to them.

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah wasn’t ever the smallest woman in rap or Hollywood, but that wasn’t really any of our business. But what everyone should take notice of now is how good she’s looking! Seems like she took it upon herself to get into better shape.

John Goodman

John Goodman and Rosie must have been in cahoots, because Goodman mirrored her efforts and joined part in the weight loss efforts. John is now looking really good, and fans of the show have to be happy for them and their lifestyle choices!

Janet Jackson

After dancing around and showcasing her pop star figure in her prime, Janet Jackson sort of lost her way after falling out of the spotlight. But she is currently looking great, and no one is surprised!

Tom Arnold

Roseanne’s ex, Tom Arnold, also used to mirror her in the weight department. But whatever’s gotten into these men, it’s worked, as Arnold too has improved his health and is looking much better. Props to another positive change for the Roseanne crew.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson lost over 80 lbs the traditional way – by watching what she eats. She does have one vice, though, she admittedly loves chocolate and always has some nearby, but honestly, who doesn’t?

Jerry Ferrara

Turtle from the HBO show The Entourage was always a lovable character, but Ferrara also played that bigger guy role at the time. After he had a health scare, he spent over a year losing 50 lbs! Talk about motivation to work on yourself!

Jill Scott

After singer Jill Scott gave birth to her son in 2009, she was at her heaviest. But after that, she changed her diet, began to exercise and the pounds came off! Everyone is capable of making improvements in their own time.

Perez Hilton

Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton used to be pudgy in his rise to notoriety. However, you wouldn’t even recognize him today! He’s lost a lot of weight and put on some serious muscle! Now that’s great news!

Chaz Bono

When Cher’s daughter, Chastity, was transitioning into Chaz, she was heavy, which wasn’t a fair criticism. But look at him now! He’s lost a bunch of weight and looks really fit! Show the haters, Chaz.

Raven Symone

Originally starring on The Cosby Show as a child, Raven Symone experienced some bigger years as she grew up. She has, since then, lost over 70 lbs and now looks impressively good! She’s truly a story of commitment.

Abby Lee Miller

Abby Lee Miller has been a dancer all her life, which kept her fit, but at the age of 50, she began to gain weight because of stress. She then changed her diet and is now much slimmer.

Angie Stone

Angie Stone used to be a member of the group, The Sequence, but in her 50’s, she developed diabetes (type 2). This motivated her to lose over 75 lbs!

Graham Elliot

Graham Elliot, who makes his money as a chef, topped 400 lbs in 2013. He has lost over 150 lbs since then and now looks fabulous!

Adam Richman

Man V Food star, Adam Richman was at a disadvantage when it came to keeping the pounds off – his job required eating! He then retired and proceeded to lose over 70 lbs!

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre might have come Straight Outta Compton, but he went straight for the fridge! Today, though, Dr. Dre is at a much slimmer weight and is looking great! Everyone has their moment, but the doctor treated himself right!

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks’ approach to losing weight was actually to focus on her health and not the amount of pounds she weighs. She began to eat healthy and built up an exercise routine, doing more each week. She lost 50 lbs.

Lauren Alaina

Lauren Alaina is another American Idol alum who has had some weight issues. Well, she looks much better today, a very positive change from when she was on the singing competition show.

Star Jones

Star Jones, one of the hosts of the popular talk show, The View, had a slight weight problem a few years back. She went from 307 lbs to 140 lbs by getting gastric bypass surgery. Since then, she’s reached the 200 lbs mark again.

50 Cent

We can’t say that 50 Cent was ever fat, but his transformation for the movie Things Fall Apart was shocking! He got down from 214 lbs to 160 over a 9 week period!

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia was a bit bigger after her prime in Star Wars! Obviously, Carrie Fisher is older than she was in the original Star Wars trilogy, but we’re still happy to see she lost some of those extra pounds!

Randy Jackson

Randy Jackson was one of the original judges on American Idol. In 2013, he weighed 350 lbs! He decided to lose weight and got down all the way to 220 lbs, which is quite impressive!

Shonda Rhimes

Grey’s Anatomy alum Shonda Rhimes really struggled with her weight to the point where she couldn’t put her seatbelt on! That changed her stance on health, and she’s since lost over 127 lbs!

Ruben Studdard

Ruben Studdard, who won against Clay Aiken in the 2nd season of American Idol, was also cast on The Biggest Loser when he weighed 462 lbs! He got his weight down to 343 lbs!

Tyra Banks

When you’re a supermodel like Tyra Banks, the last article you want to be featured in is a “celebs who lost weight” article. Lo and behold, Tyra has lost weight! See, everyone’s doing it!

Ricky Gervais

Comedian Ricky Gervais is absolutely hilarious, but there was a time when he wasn’t looking so good. That time is now over! Ricky has lost some serious poundage!

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill, whom we remember fondly from Superbad as Michael Cera’s best friend, looks like a new man today! He’s almost unrecognizable… in a good way!

Ronnie Ortiz

Ronnie was super fit on The Jersey Shore, but just one year later, not so much. He went back to the gym with a vengeance and is now once again super fit!

Kevin Liles

Kevin Liles was the co-author of Milli Vanilli’s song, “Girl You Know It’s True.” He was also quite big. One day, after getting surgery, he arrived on the red carpet looking much thinner!

Paul Wall

Rapper Paul Wall will now readily admit that he weighed over 320 lbs at one point. But he’s now happy to report that he’s under 200 lbs for the first time in his adult life!

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