Rachael Ray — 40 Pounds — Strict Workout and Controlled Diet
Rachael Ray is a whiz when it comes to quick and easy meals, more so if you’re one who has a strict budget and a busy schedule. She skyrocketed to fame when she started hosting her famous cooking show on the Food Network titled 30 Minute Meals. Since then, she has moved on to bigger projects and received a variety of opportunities to showcase her cooking skills to people from around the world.
With other shows like Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels, $40 A Day, and Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-off, Ray is constantly surrounded with food, and anyone who’s got an appetite and passion for food can’t avoid to sample everything, so it came as no surprise when Ray started gaining a couple of pounds because of her job. We wouldn’t be able to help ourselves either if we were in her position!
However, Ray has the kind of determination that shows results, and that was the case when she had decided to lose weight. By incorporating a strict workout regimen in her busy schedule as well as following a controlled diet, Rachael Ray managed to shed off 40 pounds in total! She fitter and absolutely looks more fabulous these days, and her huge smile shows how pleased she is of the results. We are, too, Rachael!
Lisa Riley – 140lbs – Radically Altered Her Diet, Cut Out Alcohol and Implemented Regular Exercise
Lisa Jane Riley is a popular television personality and actress who stole a million hearts with her charming smile. She rose to fame with her role in the popular soap opera in 1995. Lisa is a sophisticated British lady who is most popular for her portrayal of Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale . The TV personality is unrecognizable with 140 pounds less.
Lisa did not undergo any gastric bypass surgery as one might think, but she chose the natural way to slim down to a size 36. Lisa’s journey required patience and discipline, and her diet included, besides healthy meals and workouts, also a ban on alcohol consumption. Recently, she admitted being afraid of gaining back lost weight. However, going by her recent pictures we can say that she has not gained back any weight and she looks flawless to this day!
Celine Dion – 7lbs – Working Too Hard
Celine Dion is working too hard and her recent weight loss might be a result of that. She looked happy but thinner than ever, with fans worried about her drastic weight loss. Celine is famous for songs like My Heart Will Go On from the Titanic soundtrack , Think Twice, and Because You Loved Me . After winning many Grammy Awards and breaking several music industry records, she now has a Las Vegas estate at Ceasars Palace where she often performs many of her hits.
The singer married Rene Angelil in 1994 and had 3 children together. He tragically died in 2016 from cancer in the same month that her brother also perished. The stress of losing her spouse and the work pressure got to the singer. She now looks ghastly thin. However, in a recent interview, she spoke about working on her health and reassuring her fans that all was well with her. We hope we get back to see the charming smile and glow that she has been famous for, all over again!
Christina Aguilera – 47lbs – Possible Diet & Cosmetic Surgery
Christina María Aguilera or Christina Aguilera as we know her is an actress, singer, television personality, and songwriter. The princess of pop Christina Aguilera has an incredible voice, and we just love her music. The winner of five Grammy Awards and one Latin Grammy Award is a global sensation. She walked down the aisle Jordan Bratman in 2005 and had two children.
Chaz Bono – 85lbs – Varied Diet Comprising Of Meat, Vegetables, Nuts & Fruit
Chaz Salvatore Bono is an actor, writer, and comedian who rose to fame with a debut show The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, where he appeared for 32 episodes as himself. Since then, he has been part of numerous TV shows and movies including Ellen, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Where the Bears Are, Bar Girls, 3 from Hell, and Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen to name a few.
After undergoing a physical gender transition, Chaz Bono is yet another celebrity on our list who joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars, where he dropped 85 pounds. He said his method of maintaining good health was a diet consisting mostly of meat, fruit, nuts, and vegetables. Bono is now in his 50s and we are sure he will continue to entertain his fans for many more years to come, and in that process increase his net worth from $500 Thousand further.
Oprah Winfrey – 77lbs – Diet Free From Carbs & Exercise Routines
Oprah Gail Winfrey is an actress, talk show host, media executive, television producer, and philanthropist who needs no introduction. She is among the biggest success stories in the US. Winfrey grew up in extreme poverty and was physically and verbally abused during childhood before she became famous and wealthy. Today her net worth is estimated to be approx. $3 billion – which is pretty impressive.
Oprah used food to ease the pain from her abusive childhood. She loves bread and everything that has a lot of carbs in general (Who doesn’t?). In the early ’90s, Winfrey was at her largest and weighed 237 pounds. Today she is a Weight Watchers member, and her weight dropped to only 160 pounds. She feels awesome and can still enjoy her favorite food. We are happy that she continues to inspire the world and her fans with her newfound passion for fitness.
John Goodman – 100lb – Healthy Low Carb Diet & Cardio Exercise
John Stephen Goodman is an actor who made his debut in 1975 and is famous by his stage name John Goodman. The 68-year-old walked down the aisle with Anna Beth Goodman in 1989 and they have a daughter Molly Evangeline Goodman. John Goodman who landed his breakout role in 1988 as Dan Conner on the sitcom Roseanne struggled with a light form of obesity for many years. No matter how much Goodman would eat he never would achieve the feeling of being saturated.
Ricky Gervais – 40lbs – Healthy Eating Regimen & Gym Workouts
Ricky Dene Gervais is a successful actor, comedian, producer, writer, and director who made his debut in 1982. The British comedian is now 59 years old and has a net worth of £111.5 million. He was in movies and TV shows like The Invention of Lying, David Brent: Life on the Road, Louie, The Golden Globe, The Office, and After Life to name a few.
Gervais was dreaming of being a pop star, but his singing career’s failure didn’t lead him to give up. But to laugh about it and become a comedian, until he became a household name in the states. After being invited to host his second Golden Globes in 2011, he decided he was sick of being a “fat, lazy and out of shape slob,” so he embarked on a weight loss regime, lost around 40 pounds, and is still working to keep the weight off.
Shonda Rhimes – 127lbs – Frequent Exercise and Adopting A Healthy Diet Plan
Shonda Lynn Rhimes is an actor, television producer, author, and filmmaker who rose to fame as the writer for the popular television series Grey’s Anatomy. The mother of some of the biggest names in primetime tv in recent years, such as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal, Shonda Rhimes decided to make a change after realizing she was no longer able to buckle her seatbelt.
Nelly Furtado: Fab Abs Fitness Routine
It’s quite impossible not to know Canadian writer/singer Nelly Furtado as she’s been making waves in both scenes for almost 20 years. What is less known about her, but no less impressive, is her fluctuating weight and her happy-go-lucky attitude about it. Not the one to give too much gravity to what people say she’s been gaining and losing weight through the years, even though she kept a balanced diet plan. What really turned the tide though is her newfound Fab Abs fitness routine. Now, she not only sports a new, killer figure, but there are even rumors that she’s going to get a divorce from her husband. Could it be that the two things are connected and this is her revenge body? We’ll just have to wait and see…
50 Cent – 75lbs – Liquid Only Diet & Intense Cardio Workout
Curtis James Jackson III is a rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and producer who is the winner of numerous awards. Making his debut in 1996, he is popular by his stage names, Ferrari F-50 and 50 Cent. The 45-year-old has a current net worth of $30 million. The rapper started gaining a lot of weight and all his fans were in for a surprise to see how obese he had gotten over the years.
In 2010, 50 Cent was cast for the movie, Things Fall Apart to play Deon – a football player suffering from a deadly disease. Committed to the role, 50 Cent spent more than three months doing a three hours cardio workout a day and consuming a liquid diet only before reaching his goal weight of 160 pounds. Thankfully, he started eating regularly again after the finished filming the movie which he won a Grammy for his role as Deon. Congratulations to the shown dedication! We love you as you are!
Josie Gibson – 98lbs
Josephine Diane Shirley Gibson is a British television personality who made her debut in the entertainment world in 2010. During her decade long career, she has authored many books including The Josie Gibson Diet: Love Food, Get Slim and Stay Slim. However, success came at a price as she started gaining weight. But her determination to stay fit and in shape meant that she took up a rigorous fitness routine.
The Big Brother star Josie Gibson went from a size 20 to a size 8, thanks to the wonders of a tummy tuck. People who lose a significant amount of weight through weight loss surgery still have to maintain a healthy diet with the right amount of exercise if they want to keep their slim figure. She managed to lose 2 stone, shedding all those unwanted baby pounds! That’s indeed some inspiration for all of us to follow.
Adele – 40lbs – Healthy Diet Plan & Exercise
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a singer and songwriter who has sold over 120 million records so far. She also finds a mention as one of the best selling artists in the world. The 32-year-old made her debut in 2006 and had a record-breaking attendance for her tours across the globe in 2016 and 2017.
Susan Boyle – 28lbs – Strict Diet Regimen With Lots Of Vegetables & Regular Exercise
Susan Magdalane Boyle is popular by her stage name Susan Boyle. She is a Scottish singer who needs no introduction. Susan Boyle wowed everyone ever since he shared her voice on the show, Britain’s Got Talent . She was popular for being overweight and it already has some harsh effects on her health. Some of her popular albums are The Gift, A Wonderful World, I Dreamed a Dream, Home For Christmas, Hope, and Ten to name a few.
She later achieved weight loss the natural way through dieting and exercising. Now, in June 2019, Boyle revealed that she’s making her first steps towards learning how to drive! She might be 59 but, hey, it’s never too late, right? And going by her recent pictures, we are sure she looks phenomenal. We hope she continues to embrace this lifestyle and stays fit for several more years to come!
Lauren Alaina – 25lbs – Healthy Diet With Small Portions
Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth is an actress, singer, songwriter who made her debut in 2011. She rose to fame and soon became a household name with her participation in the tenth season of American Idol . Lauren went on to be part of the Road Less Traveled and Dancing With the Stars. Besides that, she has also released numerous albums including Wildflower, American Idol Season 10: Lauren Alaina, and Getting Good to name a few.
Mama June – 100lbs – Cut Out All Sugary Drinks, Made Fruit A Big Part Of Her Diet, Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Skin Removal Surgery
June Edith “Mama June” Shannon is a popular television personality whom people recognize by her on-screen name Mama June. She rose to fame with her appearance on the television reality show as Mama June in 2011. She along with her five-year-old daughter Honey Boo Boo or Alana was on the show Toddlers & Tiaras. Having her first daughter at 15, she struggled to shake the baby weight for nearly a decade.
Rebel Wilson – 35lb – Strict Diet Plan, Intense Exercise Routines & Natural Weight Loss Supplements
Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson is an actress, comedian, producer, and writer from Australia who rose to fame with Pizza , in 2003. Since then, she went on to be part of numerous other movies and TV shows. This includes The Hustle, Pitch Perfect, Isn’t It Romantic, The Bridesmaids, Pooch Perfect, Super Fun Night, and Bogan Pride to name a few. Throughout her career, she was famous as the obese girl and was typecast in the “fat girl” role.
But looking at her recent pictures, you would agree that this is one seriously impressive weight loss transformation. The actress and comedian from down under, Australia, shed more than 35 pounds in total, almost 20 pounds of which she lost in a 6-week-high-intensity exercise program and a terribly strict diet regimen. On top of that, she took metabolism supplements, natural ones, to make sure that she still burns calories even if she wasn’t exercising. Results are fantastic, and there’s no denying it – Rebel Wilson looks great!
Dr. Dre – 50lbs – Nutritious Diet & Grueling Exercise Routines
Andre Romelle Young is a popular American rapper who is the CEO and founder of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics . He was earlier the co-owner of Death Row Records. He was born and raised in California and is one of the founding members of the influential group N.W.A. He did this alongside Ice Cube and Eazy-E who were famous for their gangster rap and their use of explicit and violent lyrics in the early ’90s.
Tom Arnold – 100lbs – Strict Carb-Free Diet & Intense Workout Routines
Thomas Duane Arnold is an actor who is popular by his stage name Tom Arnold. He made his debut in 1970 and has since then been part of numerous movies and TV shows. Some of his popular movies and TV shows are True Lies, Soul Place, Nine Months, Hit and Run, Exit Wounds, Carpool, Big Bully, Roseanne, The Jackie Thomas Show, and The Tom Show to name a few.
Renée Zellweger – 28lbs – Hired A Professional Nutritionist & Adopted Healthy Eating
Renée Kathleen Zellweger is an actress who needs no introduction. The Bridget Jones’s Diary actress is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. She was also one of the highest-paid actresses in 2007. Some of her popular movies and TV shows are New in Town, Cold Mountain, Judy, Shark Tale, Jerry Maguire, Case 39, What/If, and Murder in the Heartland to name a few.
For Renée Zellweger’s movie Bridget Jones’s Diary, the producers told her that she had to gain around 28 pounds. She was successful of course because eating is simply hard to resist. But she knew she had to get back in shape after the movie. She hired a nutritionist to help her with her diet and her weight loss results were superb. Since then, she continues to maintain her weight and looks in great shape despite being in her 50s.
Lena Dunham – Strict Healthy Diet & Strength Training, Aerobics & Pilates
Tracy Anderson, Gwyneth Paltrow’s trainer, must have been surprised when Lena Denham turned to her in a request to transform her body. We were surprised too to find out that the Girls ‘ star, who takes pride in showing her very real body on the show. She claims, however, that the purpose was not strictly losing weight, but to get in shape. In any case – it seems to work. Lena said of the training program that “It’s a mix of aerobics, strength training, and something that kind of resembles Pilates but that she created on her own. What I like about it is that Tracy listens to your body and what you’re capable of. There’s no weird pressure. It’s honestly like if one day I have a UTI and I can’t jump up and down, she’ll say, ‘OK, we’ll adjust.’” Love the attitude, love the results even more!
Chris Pratt – 30lbs – Intense Gym Workouts & Healthy Eating
Christopher Michael Pratt is popular by her stage name Chris Pratt. He made his debut in 2000 and is now a popular actor who rose to fame by starring in action films and television series. Some of his popular movies and TV shows are Passengers, Moneyball, Zero Dark Thirty, Guardians of the Galaxy, Parks, and Recreation, Everwood, and The O.C. to name a few.
After being rejected for the part of Scott Hatteberg in the film Moneyball for being too heavy. So, Pratt made up his mind to get the role and went on a weight loss journey. The 280-pound star headed straight for the gym. Pratt dropped 30 pounds and sent the casting director a photo and was immediately given the part, but he liked his new appearance so much he continued building muscle, turning into the Hollywood hunk we know and love.
Christian Bale – 70lbs – Primarily Intense Restricted Diets
Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor who has a massive fan base across the globe. He made his debut Empire of the Sun in 1987 when he was just 13 years old. He is now in his 40s and has an Academy Award and two Golden Globes to his credit, which proves his acting prowess.
Carrie Fisher – 40lbs – Light Exercise & Small Diet Changes
Carrie Fisher is mainly known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars. Fisher struggled for many years with her weight, bipolar disorder, and drug addiction. For the new Star Wars movie: The Force Awakens in 2015 Fisher was ready to make lifestyle changes. She started taking her SSRI meds to treat her depression and bipolar disorder and began to exercise with a personal trainer who also helped her change her diet. She dropped 40 pounds and looked better than ever.
Kevin Liles – Intense Cardio Workouts & Low-Fat Diet
Kevin Liles is the CEO and co-founder and CEO of 300 Entertainment. Besides that, he is also a popular record executive who made his debut in 1986. He walked down the aisle with Erika Liles in 2010 and has five children from the marriage. Kevin Liles has been successful in the hip-hop and R&B industry for more than 30 years.
He started his career as a rapper himself but became first famous when he co-wrote Milli Vanilli’s first hit song Girl You Know It’s True . In 2007 his family doctor and cardiologist advised Liles to lose weight. He started an extreme weight loss treatment that consisted of more than 2 hours of cardio a day and a low-fat diet. Kevil Liles lost so much weight that many people won’t recognize him today anymore. We are sure he will continue to focus on his weight and stay healthy!
Wendy Williams – 50lbs – Cut Out Junk Food and Implemented Healthy Foods & Cardio Exercise Plans
Wendy Williams Hunter is a popular television show host, author, businesswoman, author, and media personality who needs no introduction. She has been a household name since her debut in 1983. Williams is no longer the radio host with a reputation for having on-air arguments with celebrities, having settled into the niche of daytime television. Her net worth went up to $40 million from all this professional success.
Chaka Khan – 60lbs – Gym Workouts & Completely Vegan Diet
DescriptionYvette Marie Stevens is a popular singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1970s. Since then, she’s been a household name in the R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, and jazz music. The winner of numerous awards is popular by her stage name Chaka Khan. She is now in her 60s and manages to look as flawless as ever! She walked down the aisle thrice and has two children from her marriages.
Alec Baldwin – 40lbs – Low-Carb & Sugar-Free Diet Plan & Regular Exercise
The oldest and most famous of Hollywood’s four Baldwin brothers, Alec Baldwin began his acting career on Knots Landing in 1984 before a successful stint on Broadway. During a routine checkup with his doctor in 2011, the Golden Globe winner learned that he was pre-diabetic and immediately took his doctor’s advice to make a change. Giving up sugar completely and enrolling in both a Pilates and spin class, Baldwin quickly dropped 40 pounds and regained control of his health. Continuing to live on a low carb and sugar-free diet while exercising regularly, Baldwin has maintained his weight over the last five years while enjoying the benefits of better health.
Queen Latifah – 30lbs – Nutritious Diet & Strict Exercise With A Personal Trainer
Growing up in New Jersey as Dana Owens, Queen Latifah landed her first record deal in 1989 with Tommy Boy Records and released her debut album—All Hail the Queen—shortly after. Quickly proving her talents both in front of the microphone and the cameras, Latifah landed a leading role on Living Single from 1993 to 1998. Known to embrace her curvy figure and empower women of all shapes and sizes, Latifah decided to set a better example for her female fans by shedding some weight. Latifah hired a personal trainer and soon turned heads on the red carpet looking noticeably different after losing 30 pounds. Though she admits her struggle with keeping the weight off over the years, Latifah says that she loves her curves even more today.
Rosie O’Donnell – 175lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery & Maintained Diet
Formerly known as one of the most outspoken talk show hosts on daytime television, Rosie O’Donnell started her career in stand-up comedy as a teenager before catching her first big break on Star Search in 1984. A decade later and after a series of appearances in films like A League of Their Own and Sleepless in Seattle , O’Donnell was given her own Emmy Award-winning talk show in 1996. Ending the show in 2002 and earning the nickname as the “Queen of Nice,” the 54-year-old comedian and actress joined The View where her opinions ignited widespread controversy. Much like Oprah Winfrey, O’Donnell has had some very public battles with her weight over the years with her most dramatic transformation coming recently after admitting in 2013 that she weighed 240 pounds. Finally serious about her health for the sake of her five children, O’Donnell underwent a gastric sleeve surgery and dropped around 175 pounds in a matter of two years. Continuing to keep the weight off today, O’Donnell says the surgery was one of the best decisions she’s ever made.
Raven Symone – 70lbs – Home Gym Workouts and Nutritional Diet Routine
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman is popular by her stage name Raven-Symoné or mononymously by the name Raven. The actress, singer, producer, and songwriter began her career as a child actor. Raven Symone started her acting career at only four years old on The Cosby Show before she became a famous singer. In 2003 the Disney Channel offered Raven to have her own show – That’s So Raven – where she became an idol for teens all over the world.
Randy Jackson – 130 lbs – Complete Diet Change & Gastric Bypass Surgery
Another American Idol celebrity is judge Randy Jackson. Realizing what life on the road and eating poorly did to him, Jackson decided to change his diet, opting for gastric bypass surgery. He lost a considerable amount of weight in a and returned to American Idol after losing 130 pounds. Jackson was seen at the Cool HeART Gallery event in Los Angeles in January 2019, accompanied by a stunning young woman named Simone, who appeared to be his girlfriend.
Paul Wall – 130lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Well-Balanced Diet
Paul Michael Slayton is an American rapper who is popular by his stage name Paul Wall. Besides being a rapper, he is also an actor and a DJ. Texas-style rap singer Paul Wall was accustomed to being over-sized at 320 pounds. But when in 2010 he made a shocking red carpet appearance 100 lighter, after undergoing a gastric sleeve surgery.
Jordin Sparks – 50lbs – Daily Exercise Routine and Healthy Eating
Jordin Brianna Sparks is a singer, actress, and songwriter who made her debut in 2006 and rose to fame in 2007. The American Idol contestant to join the ranks is Jordin Sparks, daughter of former NFL star Phillippi Sparks. Winning the sixth season of Idol at 17 years old in 2007. The success from her music career went on to raise her net worth to a whopping $10 million. She walked down the aisle with Dana Isaiah in 2017 and the two have a happy life together!
Al Roker – 100lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery and Eating Healthier
Albert Lincoln Roker Jr. is a television personality and forecaster who needs no introduction. He is popular by his professional name Al Roker and has been a household name since his debut in 1974. Beloved weekday weather anchor Al Roker has been failing to lose weight despite many diet attempts, Roker weighed 320 pounds before going into gastric bypass surgery.
Janet Jackson – Healthy Diet, Cutting Out Junk Food and High Fats
“All my girls at the party, look at that body…” Getting her start on the stage alongside her brothers in the late ’70s on The Jacksons variety show, Janet Jackson signed a recording contract in 1982 and instantly found success as a pop icon.
Known for provocative lyrics in hits like All for You , Nasty and That’s the Way Love Goes , Jackson is one of the world’s most awarded and influential artists of all time who also holds the record for the most consecutive top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
Disappearing from the spotlight briefly in the new millennium, Jackson reemerged in 2007 looking much larger than ever before and almost unrecognizable.
Known for never weighing herself and embarrassed by the photos, the pop diva quietly made a change in her eating habits and cut out all junk food except her favorite indulgence, caramel apples. Though it’s uncertain how much weight she lost, the 50-year-old has not only managed to keep it off, but she’s bounced back looking even hotter than before.
Jonah Hill – Healthier Diet Plan and Regular Workouts
Jonah Hill Feldstein is an actor, producer, director, comedian, and screenwriter who needs no introduction. He rose to fame with his comedic roles in numerous movies and TV shows. He made his big debut in 1999 and has since then been a household name. His flawless acting won him two Academy Award nominations, besides winning him numerous awards.
Drew Carey – 80lbs – Vegetarian Diet, No Junk Food and Hit The Gym 5 Times A Week
Drew Allison Carey is an actor, sports executive, comedian, game show host, and voice actor who needs no introduction. He made his debut in 1985 and has since then been a household name. However, over the years, the success of his career began taking a toll on his physical health.
After Drew Carey had to undergo heart surgery in 2001 and was diagnosed by health professionals with type diabetes two, he decided to change his life for the better. He went five to six times a week. He gave up junk food and ate a lot of fruits, vegetables, and raw fish instead. After only a few days he felt already so much better, and so he kept his newly adopted lifestyle changes. He lost 80 pounds and even cured his diabetes. We and the fans of Drew Carey are glad to hear.
Ricki Lake – 20lbs – Very Strict Diet and Intense Exercise
Ricki Pamela Lake is an actress, producer, and television presenter who rose to fame with a daytime tabloid talk show Ricki Lake. However, her debut was with the movie Hairspray, where she played the role Tracy Turnblad. Since then. she’s been a household name. Despite her talent, she was mostly type-cast in a fat person role.
The 260 pounds Ricki Lake decided to take control of her health in 2007 after years of battling depression due to her weight. Initially cutting her calories intake drastically and running every day, Lake regained some of the weight back. However, this was until she found the inspiration to join the show Dancing with the Stars in 2011. She stood third in the show but was successful at losing 20 pounds. And after all these years, she continues to maintain a lean figure, which is a sign that she is following a healthy lifestyle.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – 42lbs – Extreme Diet With Low-Calorie Intake & Regular Exercise Plan
Nicole Elizabeth LaValle is a popular reality television personality, a television host, a professional wrestler, a dancer, and an author. She is famous by her nickname “Snooki” and Nicole Polizzi. She rose to fame by participating in the MTV reality show Jersey Shore . The 32-year-old walked down the aisle with Jionni LaValle in 2014 and has three children from her marriage.
Jennifer Hudson – 80lbs – Varied Healthy Diet & Regular Exercise Sessions
Drawing comparisons to a young Aretha Franklin on the third season of American Idol in 2004, Jennifer Hudson didn’t let coming in seventh place on the show stop her from reaching for the stars.
Getting her first taste of real fame in 2006, Hudson made her film debut in Dreamgirls and was met with critical acclaim after taking home an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance. Two years later, she was at it again when she released her self-titled debut album that earned her a Grammy Award and featured hits like Spotlight . Faced with tragedy in 2008 when her mother, brother, and nephew were killed in a shooting, Hudson stepped out of the spotlight for three months and returned with a new perspective on her life and career. The Chicago native became a spokesperson for Weight Watchers in 2010 and dropped 80 pounds over the next four years. Now 34 years old and looking hotter than ever, Hudson admits that she loves chocolate but hates to exercise, so she focuses more on counting calories and portion control. Whatever works!
Star Jones – 160lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery, A Healthy Diet Plan, And Regular Exercise
Known for her quick wit and humor on The View , Star Jones worked in New York as a prosecutor before making her way to television as a correspondent on Today and NBC Nightly News . From there, she joined Inside Edition and led the coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial before joining The View as one of the original co-hosts in 1997. It was during her nine-season run on the talk show that audiences took note of Jones’ changing body.
Diagnosed as morbidly obese and tipping the scale at over 300 pounds, the former New York attorney lost more than 160 pounds over the course of three years and initially denied all accusations of having gastric bypass surgery.
Claiming that she relied on diet and exercise to drop the weight, Jones eventually admitted the truth after leaving The View in 2006 when she told Glamour magazine that she had the surgery after concerns over her health and body image. Looking hotter than ever thanks to continued diet and exercise, the 54-year-old Jones has taken her talents to the catwalk as a fashion designer.
Forest Whitaker – 80lbs – Vegetarian Diet With Low Sugar Intake
Forest Steven Whitaker is a popular actor, director, and producer who rose to fame as someone who does intensive character study work for films. This includes movies such as Bird, Platoon, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, The Crying Game, The Butler, Arrival, and The Great Debaters .
Ed Sheeran – 50lbs – Cut Beer Out Of His Diet and Started Going To The Gym More
Edward Christopher Sheeran is a singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer who needs no introduction. The 29-year-old is a recipient of numerous awards including 4 Grammys of the 14 nominations he had! Sheeran is a charismatic English singer and songwriter who started out his music career as a 16-year-old kid trying to get gigs around town.
Peter Jackson – 80lbs – Overhauled His Diet & Cut Out Junk & Sugar
Sir Peter Robert Jackson is a filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and producer from New Zealand, who needs no introduction. He is one of the most successful filmmakers in the fancy and ambitious Hollywood. He is the man behind Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. All of which shot up his net worth to a whopping $500 million.
Leslie Jones – 80lbs – Dropped Soda and Sugar From Her Diet & Added Healthy Alternatives
Annette “Leslie” Jones or Leslie Jones is an actress and comedian who needs no introduction. Her career as a Saturday Night Live writer brought the 49-year old a lot of hilarious moments since she joined the show in 2013 after the producers decided to add an African-American female to the team.
Timbaland – 130 lbs – Very Strict Diet Plan and Intense Exercise Regime
Timothy Zachary Mosley is a singer, rapper, songwriter, DJ, record producer, and musician who is popular by his stage name Timbaland. Some of his popular albums are Tim’s Bio: Life from da Bassment, Shock Value, and Shock Value II, to name a few. He has a current net worth of $85 million, and we are sure that would increase phenomenally before he retires.
Timbaland has always been chubby teddy bear, and therefore, it is even harder to get used to his super-fit body now. On the other hand, it was high time for the 45-year old producer to start thinking about health issues and heart diseases caused by overweight. The go-getter dropped 130 pounds without any gastric sleeve surgery. He just incorporated a rigid workout plan and diet which he stubbornly and religiously followed. And Timbaland is still not done yet with weight loss and keeps going.
EJ Johnson – 130lbs – Gastric Sleeve Surgery & Healthy Diet
Earvin “EJ” Johnson III or E.J. Johnson as he is popular is a television personality and socialite who needs no introduction. He is the son of basketball legend Magic Johnson. The young Johnson grew up in the spotlight, and he loved it. He was also seen on the reality TV show Rich Kids where he gained some fans and some haters.
Kelly Osbourne – 50lb – Dancing Routines & Healthy Diet Plan
It wasn’t until 2002 with the debut of The Osbournes when the world finally got to meet Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of the rock icon and the Godfather of Heavy Metal himself—Ozzy Osbourne. Following the mumbling singer and his strange profanity-loving family around, audiences were shocked by the foul-mouthed Kelly who received much unwanted attention because of her weight. Everything changed in 2009, however, when the wild-haired British fashion designer was added to the roster of Dancing with the Stars. Taking third place in the competition and losing the mirror-ball trophy to Donny Osmond, Osbourne had an even bigger victory when she dropped a whopping 50 pounds over the course of the show. Spending nearly ten weeks training and dancing with her professional partner Louis Van Amstel, Osbourne cut out junk food completely and looked like an entirely different person by the finale in November. The 31-year-old Brit has maintained her hot new look by eating healthy and staying active with a few spins on the dance floor every now and again.
Claire Richards – 80lbs – Complete Overhaul Of Her Diet Plan
Claire Richards is a singer, dancer, songwriter, and a member of the band Steps. She rose to fame by being part of numerous movies and television shows over the next few years after her debut. She is now 42 years old and has a net worth of $5,00,000 to her credit. Richards used to be the hot front female voice of the group Steps which shook the late 1990s music stage. But after the band split up, Claire seemed to have lost interest in her looks.
Matthew McConaughey – 42lbs – Removed All Meat From His Diet & Mainly Ate Vegetables
Matthew David McConaughey is a popular actor and producer who rose to fame with the movie Dazed and Confused. Since then, he has been a household name by featuring in numerous movies and television shows. He walked down the aisle with Camila Alves in 2012 and has three children from their marriage. The 50-year-old has a current net worth of $120 million.
Gemma Collins – 40 lbs – Strict Diet
Gemma Clare Collins is a popular businesswoman and a television personality who needs no introduction. Gemma Collins gained fame through the reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex. She was a cast member in the 2011 series and has won many hearts ever since. She has always been on the heavier end of the weighing scale so finding her name in the list of people who lost weight shouldn’t be surprising.
Recently she stunned her fans with her amazing transformation where she shed two dress size. She is now taking part in the show Dancing On Ice for which she has changed her outlook completely. The reality tv star is currently dating James Argent and works out 2 to 3 hours a day. She burns at least 1000 calories each day following a strict diet plan and gym routine. From Christmas, till now she has taken off 4 inches from her waist which is incredible.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson – 400 lbs – Strict Diet
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is a popular actor and an Icelandic professional strongman. He holds the record for being the first person to win the titles like Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe’s Strongest Man and World’s Strongest Man within the same calendar year. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson popular as The Mountain Of Game of Thrones is crowned as the world’s strongest man.
He has to eat an insanely huge amount of food every two hours in order to stay in the shape he is now. The actor weighs 400 pounds and consumes six meals of up to 10,000 calories every single day. He claims that even during filming he has to leave the set every two hours to get something to eat. His diet includes a lot of sweet potatoes, meat, fish, chicken, cocoa, almonds, butter, and cheese. However, the actor got married in October to Kelsey Henson which means that he got to grab a bite of cake as a cheat food.
Aretha Franklin – 85lbs – Strict Nutritious Diet & Workout Plan
No, we are going to have a look at the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin who became famous in the 1960s when she released amazing songs like Respect , Think and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman . Family, friends, and fans were concerned about Aretha Franklin’s state of health. The Diva continuous gaining more weight and she eventually reached more than 300 pounds. Unfortunately, Franklin’s diet and low physical activity led her to develop Diabetes 2. Doctors advised her to change her diet and live a healthier lifestyle immediately. She lost 85 pounds and is finally feeling much better – although she says that she missed her fried chicken. Friends, family, and fans are more than happy to see Franklin doing great.
Rachel Frederickson – 155lbs – Extreme Exercise Routines & Complete Shift In Diet
Rachel Frederickson is a popular television personality who rose to fame with her role on Miss Stevens. She went on to steal hearts with her charming smile stole numerous hearts across the globe. She then went on to feature in numerous shows which made her a household name. However, with her professional success came her weight gain issues. But Rachel Frederickson wasn’t someone ho would give up easily.
The Biggest Loser is probably one of the reality TV shows that is at least good for something. When Rachel joined the show, she had to fight hard against her pounds and equally willing competitors. She walked out as a contestant winner with incredible 155 pounds less. Still, many doctors do not agree with the rigorous methods and quick weight loss, arguing that they could lead to various health issues. The show is primarily popular for encouraging natural weight loss without any plastic surgery procedures.
Tyra Banks – Consulted Diet Specialists & Began Regular Exercise
Gorgeous model Tyra Banks started her modeling career when she was only 15 years old. She was walking on the runway of New York’s and Paris’ fashion week and gained international popularity when she covered the Vogue magazine. Later she became one of the original Victoria’s Secret making her one of the most wanted women all over the globe. Furthermore, the 42-year-old Banks was the longtime host of America’s Next Top Model from 2003 to 2015.
The former supermodel admits that managing her weight is an ongoing battle that often reminds her of her childhood when she was overweight. With the help of food and lifestyle consultants, she lost the extra pounds she gained and is all skinny and hot again.
Kevin Smith – 85lbs – Removed Sugar From His Diet & Began Eating Healthier Foods
Kevin Patrick Smith is a popular actor, filmmaker, comedian, author, and public speaker who needs no introduction. He is the co-founder of Scott Mosier and rose to prominence with Clerks a low-budget comedy film. Smith was distraught with himself thinking that he might have killed Seth Rogan’s career who starred in one of his biggest flops.
Ethan Suplee – 200lbs – Intense Regular Workout Regime & Healthy Diet
Ethan Suplee is a popular television and movie actor who rose to fame with his role in American History X. He then went on to feature in numerous roles. But the busy professional life made it difficult for him to focus on his weight and health.Ethan and Kevin Smith have been co-workers for a very long time since Ethan often plays in one of Smith’s movies.
Dawn French – 98lbs – Long Walks & Healthier Diet
Dawn Roma French, the British actress, writer, and comedian rose to fame by featuring in the BBC comedy sketch show French and Saunders. She went on to star in numerous movies and television shows after that, which made her a household name. However, the professional success went on to impact her personal life and health.
Kelly Rowland – 70lbs – Received Help From A Personal Trainer & Strict Diet
Kelendria Trene Rowland the popular American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress needs no introduction. Her bright smile and soulful voice won a million hearts. She went on to sell 2.5 million copies of her work and held the top position on UK chartbusters for many of her works. She is 39 years old and has a net worth of $12 million.
Kelly, formerly of Destiny’s Child, lives more in the background after the band split-up, and gave birth to a baby. After her pregnancy, she almost immediately adopted a strict diet plan and a workout program. She hired a personal trainer, and her diet was called 80/20. 80% stands for healthy intake and 20% for whatever she likes. Four months later, Kelly was ready to brag about her new shape as she had dropped 70 pounds, and all that without plastic surgery.
Eminem – 81lbs – Changed His Diet & Began Regularly Working Out
Marshall Bruce Mathers III is a popular rapper, record producer, and songwriter who has a massive fan base across the globe. With a net worth of $230 million, this 47-year-old rapper can afford almost every luxury in the world. Besides great fame and wealth, he has also won numerous awards including 15 Grammy. However, don’t be surprised if you do not recognize him. That’s because he is professionally famous by his stage name Eminem.
Mila Kunis – 20lbs – Strict Diet & Exercise Routine
Milena Markovna Kunis is a popular television actress who made her debut with the popular television series That ’70s Show . The program was on the air from 1998 to 2006. Incidentally, she not just found great fame and wealth from the show, but also went on to find her significant out Ashton Kutcher on the show. Aston Kutcher’s wife, Mila, made it from a TV series actress to a movie star.
America Ferrera – 30lbs – Protein-Based Diet & Weight Supplements
America Georgine Ferrera is a popular actress, voice artist, director, and producer who needs no introduction. She is now 36 years old and has a net worth of $16 million. Ferrera is best known for her portrayal of Ugly Betty where she entertained us as the clumsy, curvy, and nerdy Betty. In real life, Ferrera used to be a stress eater, so anytime something would upset her, she would walk to the fridge.
Sharon Osbourne – 28lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery, Healthy Diet Plan & Regular Exercise Routine
Born as Sharon Rachel Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne is a popular television personality, author, and entertainment manager. Sharon Osbourne is the wife of cult rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, and as such, she is always in the public eye. Sharon figured early on that it is the best to have no secrets and discuss everything honestly. When she had her gastric bypass surgery in 1999, she did not try to hide it. The super-honest Sharon still did not feel good as she felt like she was lying to herself and cheating with the gastric band.
Roseanne Barr – 140lbs – Protein-Based Diet, Diet Pills & Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roseanne Cherrie Barr is a lady of many skills. She is a successful actress, writer, comedian, and producer who was also a presidential candidate. Roseanne was a controversial figure in American TV history because she broke the ice regarding many idealistic housewife views with her harsh, but funny sitcom Roseanne that aired in the 1980s and 1990s. Roseanne dramatically changed her looks after a gastric bypass surgery in 1998, which triggered a 350-pound loss.
Such surgeries have to be combined with healthy food if one wants visible results. Luckily, Roseanne switched to healthy and protein-rich food, but she swears by her Garcinia Cambogia diet pills. Looks like the pills have done wonders to her body as she has lost a significant amount of weight. She continues to maintain it and stay in great shape. We are guessing it’s also because of her healthy lifestyle choices.
Carnie Wilson – 150lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery & Lap-Band Surgery
Carnie Wilson is a popular singer who is a member of the op music group Wilson Phillips. The 52-year-old singer has a net worth of $24 million. Carnie is the daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson and preferred a career on stage as well. After her band with her sisters dissolved, Carnie let herself go a little bit gaining extra weight.
Lisa Lampanelli – 100lbs – Lap-Band Surgery & Strict, Healthy Diet
Born as Lisa Marie Lampugnale, she is popular in her career as a comedian with the name Lisa Lampanelli. She is famous for mastering the genre of insult comedy and has gained a massive fan base across the world. Besides being a comedian, she is also a popular actress.
Paula Deen – 40+lbs – Adjusted Her Diet & Began Exercising
Paula Ann Hiers Deen is a television cooking show host and a TV personality. Besides that, she is also the owner of The Lady & Sons restaurant and the author of 15 cookbooks. It must be hard to think about weight loss when you are surrounded by food most of the time. Paula Deen had no choice but to fix her diet and fitness routine because of her Type 2 diabetes.
Claire Sweeney – 28lbs – Slimfast Diet Plan & Regular Exercise
Claire Jane Sweeney is a popular singer, actress, and television presenter who made her debut in 1989. Since then, she has been a household name with numerous movies and albums to her credit. Actress and singer Sweeney is so adorable with her cute little face that no one knows how one of her friends had the audacity to call her fat. Sweet as she is, she did not take offense or start a fight.
Mariah Carey – 45lbs – Strict Diet & Intense Exercise Routines
Speaking of Randy Jackson, one of his most successful collaborations was with 47-year-old Mariah Carey. Joining the ranks as one of the best-selling female artists of the new millennium, Carey released her first single— Vision of Love —in 1990 and saw her debut album fly off the shelves. Following up the hit with another four chart-topping singles, Carey has spent the last 28 years enjoying ongoing success with 18 chart-topping hits like One Sweet Day and We Belong Together .
After marrying Nick Cannon in 2008, Carey gave birth to twins in 2011 and was welcomed to motherhood with two precious babies and 70 pounds of baby weight that made her barely recognizable. Luckily, within a few months of giving birth, Carey dropped 45 pounds and had continued to shed the weight thanks to diet and exercise. Even after separating from Cannon in 2014 and packing on a few more pounds, Carey is still rocking a killer bod as she films her E! Network documentary series Mariah’s World which is set to premiere in June 2016!
Adrienne Houghton – 22 lbs.
Adrienne became popular as a singer and was actually one of the founding members of The Cheetah Girls and 3LW. Houghton has also starred in films like All You’ve Got, Coach Carter, and of course, The Cheetah Girls movies. Aside from that, she has also appeared in TV series like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and That’s So Raven . She has earned enough throughout her career to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. We were completely stunned to hear that Houghton has managed to shed off an extra 22 pounds recently. This piece of news is all the more wonderful as she is headed to walk down the aisle in just two months from now. What a transition she has gone through! And we simply can’t stop praising her for her efforts. This is quite inspiring for all those ladies out there who desperately want to lose some weight and bring out their gorgeous selves.
Holly Willoughby – Weight Loss Unknown – Pilates
The beautiful blonde haired English television presenter Holly Marie Willoughby needs no introduction. She is currently the co-presenter of This Morning and Dancing on Ice alongside Phillip Schofield. She walked down the aisle with Dan Baldwin in 2007 and has three children from her marriage.
Although Holly Willoughby keeps quiet in regards to her weight loss, you only have to compare pictures from only a few years ago and you get to see the difference. We don’t know exactly how many pounds she shed, but what we do know is that after having her daughter, she started doing Pilates with a personal trainer. It has certainly paid off through the years! The combination of exercising and good feeding habits have the mother of three looking amazing. And she is not afraid to flaunt it, too! Holly was seen celebrating The Street’s Brixton Academy gig for her birthday in February 2019.
Mo’Nique – 100lbs – No Junk Food, Diet & Frequent Exercise
Monique Angela Hicks is a popular comedian who rose to fame with her stint as a member in The Queens of Comedy . The Academy Award winning actress is popular professionally with the name Mo’Nique. Mo’Nique is 52 years old and has a solid acting career even many awards in her pocket.She was always on the heavier side of the weighing scale.
Sam Smith – 42lbs – No Junk Food & Healthy Diet
Samuel Frederick Smith the English singer and songwriter not just has a soulful voice, but has a charming face that could make every heart skip a beat. He has won four Grammy Awards from the six nominations he has received so far. Amazing isn’t it? It takes a while for every artist to become a global sensation, however, that wasn’t the case with Sam Smith. He became an overnight sensation within a short time.
Miranda Lambert – 45lbs – Regular Exercise & Improved Diet
Miranda Leigh Lambert is a popular American country music singer and songwriter whose career began in 2001. She went on to win numerous awards including 2 Grammy Awards. These awards speak volumes about the 36 years old singer. Lambert is a popular and respected country singer who spent almost her entire career as slightly overweight.
Jill Scott – 200lbs – Regular Exercise Program & Improved Diet Plan
Jill Scott s a popular model, actress, poet, singer, and songwriter who needs no introduction. She made her debut in 2000 and has since then been a household name. She won three Grammys of the 14 nominations that he received, which speaks volumes about her talent as a singer.
Jimmy Kimmel – 26lbs – Radically Reduced Calorie Intake
James Christian Kimmel the comedian, actor, and the television show host needs no introduction. The Emmy Award winning comedian made his debut in 1989 and continues to entertain his fans even after three decades. However, comedy is a serious business and stresses out the comedians. This stress that Jimmy Kimmel was experiencing led to him gaining a lot of weight.
Timothy Spall – Working Out Regularly & Eating A Varied Healthy Diet
Timothy Spall was known for such distinct characters in the Harry Potter movies and Alice Through the Looking Glass . His fans noticed during one of his appearances at the Venice Film festival that he has lost a lot of weight. He claims that his weight loss transformation is all thanks to his diet and workout routine. Spall’s most recent film appearance was in the 2017 romantic drama The Changeover.
Sara Rue – 50lbs – Began Eating A Low-Fat Healthy Diet With Consistent Workouts
Sara Rue, the American actress and producer rose to fame with her roles in shows like Popular, Less Than Perfect, The Big Bang Theory, The Ringm and Rules of Engagement to name a few. Sara Rue is an actress who’s also known as a TV host. One of her known hosting gigs was the show, Shedding for the Wedding.
Kate Winslet – Nutritional Diet Plan & Exercise Regime
Kate Elizabeth Winslet is an actress who rose to fame by her roles in period drama films. Who can every forget the three British Academy Film Award winning actress’s performance in the romantic blockbuster Titanic. Kate Winslet is one of the older and respected names in the industry for she has taken credit for numerous awards already.
Pauline Quirke – Dropped 16 Dress Sizes – Active Lifestyle, Regular Exercise & Healthy Diet
Pauline Quirke, the English actress rose to fame by playing the role of Sharon Theodopolopodous in the British sitcom Birds of a Feather. She walked down the aisle with Steve Sheen in 1996 and has two children from her marriage. Her longstanding career and aging caught up and the actress began gaining weight.
Penn Jillette – 100+ lbs – Potato-based Diet Plan & Exercise – 100+ pounds
Penn Fraser Jillette is a magician and television personality who needs no introduction. He is popular by his stage name Penn Jillette and he rose to fame with his out-of-this-world magic tricks. His immensely successful career led to a lot of physical and emotional stress. Besides that, he also went on to gain some weight.
Sherri Shepherd – 40lbs – Strict Diet Plan, Intense Workout Routines & A Personal Trainer
Sherri Evonne Shepherd or Sherri Shepherd is a popular actress, comedian, television personality, and author who needs no introduction. She has won numerous awards in recognition of her skills. Everyone got to know Sherri Shepherd through her work as a co-host on the show, The View. Her weight loss journey started when she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Jason Segel – 35lbs – Vigorous & Dedicated Workout Routine
Jason Jordan Segel is a popular comedian, actor, screenwriter, and singer who became a household name with numerous of his memorable roles. Jason Segel became a very common name because of his long stint on the famed sitcom, How I Met Your Mother . However, his busy professional life caught up on him and he couldn’t spend a lot of time on himself. Segel actually realized that he didn’t like his weight gain at all when his assistant took photos of him.
Marsha Ambrosius – 70lbs – Reduced Her Fat Intake & Became More Active
Marsha Ambrosius-Billups, the singer and songwriter needs no introduction. Her gorgeously curly hair, charming smile, and soulful voice has a special place in everyone’s heart. She is now years old and has a net worth of $8.500 million. However, there’s more to her than just her career as a musician and singer. Marsha Ambrosius was actually a basketball player before she became a Floetry singer.
Blake Lively – 42lbs – Intense Exercise Routines & Restricted Diet
Blake Ellender Lively rose to fame with her role in numerous movies and television shows. Her captivating smile needs no introdution. Infact, one could quote her as a perfect example for stopping teh aging clock as she look like someone in her 20s despite being 32 years old.
Chrissy Teigen – A Personal Trainer & Strict Diet Plan – Toned Up
Christine Diane Teigen, the popular America Model rose to fame with her successful modeling career. She is now 34 years old and has a net worth of $75 million. All this success went on to impact her personal life and health. However, the biggest problem with her weight came when she walked down the aisle with John Legend in 2013 and had a daughter Luna Simone Stephens.
Natalie Portman – 20lbs – Strict Diet & Exercise With A Personal Trainer
Natalie Portman, the Academy Award winning actress has a place in our hearts that irreplaceable by anyone. She has been part of numerous blockbusters and went on to win Two Golden Globe Awards too. The 39-year-old actress has a net worth of $90 million as of 2020.
Missy Elliot – Healthier Diet & Started Being More Active
Melissa Arnette Elliott, the popular songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress needs no introduction. She has won four Grammys and received over 22 nominations, doesn’t that speak volumes about her as an entertainer? Missy Elliot has been a common name in the music industry ever since and she is still achieving quite a success until this day.
Rick Ross – 75lbs – Joined A Weight Loss Program, Hired A Personal Trainer & Changed His Diet
William Leonard Roberts II is a popular rapper, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur who has numerous awards to his credit. Since his debut, he has been immensely popular with gaining the top position in the U.S. Billboard 200 list and sold over 187,000 within the first week of his release. However, all this popularity and fame went on to increase his stress and that in turn led to immense weight gain.
Michael Moore – 70lbs – Intense Diet Change & Weight Loss Spa
Michael Francis Moore, the documentary filmmaker, author, and activist needs no introduction. The Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker is now 66 years old and stands tall at 6 feet. However, all his success came along with a lot of personal struggles. He ended up battling weight gain issues too in the process.
Jennifer Ellison – 28lbs – Strict Diet Which Allows Only 800 Calories A Day
Jennifer Lesley Ellison is a popular dancer, singer, former model, actress, and television personality who needs no introduction. Like any other normal person, Jennifer Ellison gained some pounds when she went through quite a rough patch. It all changed in 2014 when she adopted the Cambridge diet which is a diet that makes you consume just 800 calories in a span of 24 hours. Her results were amazing and she dropped over 28 lbs. Would you believe us if we told you that Ellison has given birth three times?
Anthony Anderson – 47lbs – Daily Workout Sessions & A Balanced Diet
Anthony Anderson, the actor, game show host, television personality, writer, and comedian has been entertaining us for several decades now. Born in 1970, this 49 year old actor has always been on the heavier side of the weighing scale. But that never seemed to be an issue. However, things changed over the years.
Kate Hudson – 70lbs – Followed A Strict Diet & Vigorous Workouts With A Personal Trainer
Kate Garry Hudson is a fashion icon, actress, and author who stole a million hearts with her flawless looks. Her acting prowess won her nominations for the Academy Award besides winning her a Golden Globe Award. She walked down the aisle with Chris Robinson and had a son with him. She has another child from her relationship with Matt Bellamy. However, despite being the mother of two and 41 years old, she looks fabulous. But that wasn’t the case always.
Vicky Pattison – 50lbs – Nutritious Diet Plan & Frequent Exercise
Victoria Pattison, the television and media personality made her debut with the MTV show Geordie Shore in 2011 and has since then been a household name. The 32-year-old has since then been part of numerous reality television shows and movies. She was credited as Vicky Pattinson in Geordie Shore and continues to remain popular with the same name.
Corey Harrison – 150lbs – Gastric Band Surgery & Healthy Eating
Richard Corey Harrison is a reality television star and a businessman who rose to fame with the popular reality television show Pawn Stars. He earns his money through his work as a reality TV star and businessman. He has always been on the heavier side of the weighing scale, but never worried about it.
Elvis Duran – 105lbs – Gastric Band Surgery, Exercise Routine & Healthy Diet Plan
Elvis Duran is a popular radio personality whose voice kept his fans hooked to the radios. Banking on his popularity, he went on to host television shows too. Elvis Duran is popular for being a famous DJ and radio host. He wasn’t really conscious about his weight before until it reached a critical juncture. He later decided to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery and in eight months, he lost around 105 pounds.
Jason Sudeikis – 20lbs – Intense Workouts With A Personal Trainer
Jason Sudeikis has the talent for making people laugh through his comedic antics. Jason shares that his personal trainer was responsible for his weight loss. We are not sure if he was joking when he said his wife Olivia Wilde was his trainer and they just had a lot of “private workouts.” In 2019, the two of them collaborated once again for the film Booksmart. Sudeikis starred in it, while Olivia Wilde directed it.
Lauren Goodger – 48lbs – Vigorous Exercise Routine & Strict Healthy Diet
Lauren Goodger is an English TV star who entered a weight loss journey after she was bashed online after some unflattering photos of her surfaced the net. After losing 48 pounds from dieting and working out, she even released a workout DVD of her own. Sadly, there were still trolls on the Internet who claim that she underwent a gastric sleeve or a gastric bypass surgery.
Kirstie Allsopp – 28lbs – Very Strict Diet & Cardio Exercise
Kirstie Allsopp who is known as a property expert asked the help of weight loss guru Amelia Freer when she wanted to slim down. Her whole journey of different workouts and following a strict diet wasn’t easy, but she was happy when she lost a total of 28 pounds. Allsopp’s comments have often raised controversy, like in June 2019, when she said that women shouldn’t wear tights under certain circumstances.
Drew Barrymore – 20lbs – Reduction In Calories & A More Balanced Diet
Talented actress Drew Barrymore claims that even if she lost 20 pounds from her weight loss journey, not having pizza would actually make her cry. She had to cut down some weight for her leading role on the Netflix show, Santa Clarita Diet. Though she still appears on the show, executives revealed that the series’ 2019 season is going to be its last one, leaving the show’s fans devastated.
Tom Kerridge – 168lbs – Reduced Carb & Alcohol Intake & Exercise
Some of you might recognize British chef Tom Kerridge for he has appeared on shows like Master Chef and Great British Menu . He reveals that reducing his alcohol and carb intake has helped him a lot with his weight loss. He got rid of a total of 168 pounds without surgical procedures like a lap-band or gastric sleeve surgery. Kerridge currently hosts Food And Drink on BBC 2, a TV show which premiered in 2015.
Marissa Jaret Winokur – 45lbs – Cardio Barre Exercise Routines & Healthier Diet
Marissa Jaret Winokur went from an unhealthy lifestyle to a very active lifestyle. Her diet consists of consuming 1,200-1,800 calories a day. She entered a workout program called Cardio barre which is basically cardio mixed with ballet and also did some running and swimming. She lost around 45 pounds. Winokur enjoyed a successful weight loss journey, but she also achieved success on TV as well, as, in 2018, she became the winner of Celebrity Big Brother.
Josh Peck – 100lbs – Intense Workouts With A Personal Trainer & Strict Diet Regime
Josh Peck had one of the most known weight loss transformations in the industry. He had always been heavy when he was a teen but as he grew older, he turned into a certified hunk. All he had to do was to follow a strict diet and have heavy workouts with his personal trainer. Peck is no longer the chubby kid you remember, and in fact, he’s now a married man! In 2017 he married his longtime partner Paige O’Brien, with whom he welcomed his first child in December 2018.
Patrick Stump – 60lbs – Regular Exercise & Reduced Calorie Intake Through Portion Control
Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump shocked fans with his weight loss transformation after his 2011 hiatus. He was able to shed off 60 pounds through exercising and portion control with his meals. He knew that the portions that Americans consume were too big and this was what made him fat. Stump and Fall Out Boy reunited in 2018 to release the Mania studio album, which, unfortunately, didn’t receive that positive feedback.
Anna Gunn – 40lbs – Strict Diet Plan & Pilates
Anna Gunn is most known for her role as Walter White in Breaking Bad. Sadly, she received quite the negative comments when she gained some weight during the final season. She was able to lose 40 pounds through dieting, but she made it clear that her weight gain was a result of the medications she was taking. In 2019 Gunn starred in Deadwood: The Movie, a TV film made by HBO.
Melissa Joan Hart – 40lbs – No Junk Food & Healthy Diet
Melissa Joan Hart looks far more different now than she used to look when she still had a very unhealthy lifestyle. For her weight loss routine, she just had to cut out all the junk food and focus on healthy meals. She is proud to say that she has dropped a total of 40 pounds. In April 2019, we saw her on-screen once again, as she started starring on the TV series No Good Nick.
Lexi Reed – 300lbs
Weighing 500 pounds heavy at 25, Lexi Reed was all about finding her real motivation to shed pounds by the hundreds. She adopted a certain weight loss resolution in New Year 2016. Her husband joined her, and both of them began their weight loss goal together. A year later, the couple is now lighter by more than 300 pounds. Reed later underwent a skin-removal procedure, and she now looks healthier than ever!
Jessica Simpson – 60lbs – Strict Vegan Diet Plan With Weight Watchers
Jessica Simpson’s endorsement of Weight Watchers has really helped her get rid of the excess pregnancy weight. The diet program they made her undergo was surely not the easiest to keep up with, but she just kept her focus and efforts intact. She later lost a total of 60 pounds. Since then, she has never regained weight, and she looks 10 years younger, just the way she looked in The Dukes of Hazard.
Austin “Chumlee” Russell – 75lb – No Processed Foods & Junk Food & Intense Workout
Just call him “Chumlee!” While reality television can be hit or miss, the History Channel’s Pawn Stars has certainly been a hit. Following the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop near the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the most endearing cast members on the show is Austin Russel who is otherwise known as Chumlee. Portrayed as the big and aloof employee, Chumlee likely would’ve been fired years ago if he weren’t already friends with the owner’s son, Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison.
Often referred to as the “village idiot” on the show, Chumlee weighed 320 pounds when his father passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 54 in 2009. Knowing that he needed to make a drastic change to his eating habits and lifestyle, Chumlee turned to his girlfriend, Tanya for help. Joining Tanya at the gym and cutting out processed foods and other junk, Chumlee has managed to lose 75 pounds and keep it off; although, he can’t say the same for steering clear of trouble after an arrest in 2016 for firearm and drug possession.
Kim Kardashian – 70lbs – Healthy Eating & Light Workouts
It wouldn’t be a true celebrity list without a Kardashian, now would it? Making headlines in 2007 after an intimate tape scandal and the debut of the reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian has become famous simply for being famous. Now reported as the highest paid reality television star bringing in over $53 million a year, Kardashian is not only the wife of Kanye West but is also a fashion icon and one of the most followed people on social media today. Rising to fame in 2007 alongside the rest of her family, Kardashian claimed that she was at her thinnest and weighed in at 120 pounds. However, when she became pregnant with her second child in 2015, the 35-year-old socialite packed on the weight and gained nearly 60 pounds tipping the scale at a shocking 200. Since giving birth to her son Saint in December 2015, Kardashian has been shedding the baby weight like crazy and is happily back down to around 130 pounds once again.
Abby Lee Miller – 55lbs – Began Eating Healthy With The Optimum Nutrition
Abby Lee Miller is a well-known name in the dance industry. Her mother was a dancer, just like her, and she was certainly a great influence. Even though Abby is very popular and successful in the industry, and never needed the help of a bankruptcy attorney, she has been fighting obesity for many years. When her mother was hospitalized, Abby decided to do something about her weight. But instead of a weight loss surgery like a lap-band surgery, she opted for a weight loss plan which resulted in her dropping from a size 24 to size 16.
Jonathan Antoine – 56lb – Consistent Exercise Routine & Strict Diet Program
For singing duo Jonathan and Charlotte, competing in Britain’s Got Talent didn’t just provide a chance at achieving greatness. As far as Jonathan Antoine is concerned, the show saved his life! Battling with chronic weight loss issues, the up-and-coming artist credits the show with giving him incentive not only to lose weight but also to deal with his depression (caused by a long history of bullying and self-harm) . After his best friend Charlotte convinced him to take the big step and audition, his life – and his bank account – took a turn for the better. Who knew that a reality TV show could count as effective depression treatment?
Kirsten Vangsness – 60lb – Studied & Followed Weight Loss Books & Programs & Strict Diet Plan
We may have admired Kirsten Vangsness on Criminal Minds, but few would argue with the fact that she used to be a bit too much on the heavy side. “Used to be” is the key word here, as Vangsness turned up at the red carpet looking smoking hot and with no fewer than 50-pounds off her. Talk about a weight loss success story! Wanna know how she did it? Apparently, she has Renee Stephens to thank for it and his series of weight loss books and podcasts. Kirsten said that his 60-days weight loss regimen, “Full-Filled” worked wonders for her.
Khloe Kardashian – 40lbs – Nutritional Diet & Exercise Routines
The Kardashians are a good-looking family, but they also devote a lot of energy to maintaining their physical appearance. At some point, at least three of the Kardashian clan members struggled with weight gain, including Khloe who put on some extra pounds in 2015. She got a nutritionist to develop a diet plan for her and her pounds melted away. Her recipe was dairy-free products combined with different sports exercises and diverse workout sessions.
Stacey Solomon – 22lbs – Eating Spinach Everyday
Stacey Chanelle Clare Solomon is a popular television personality and singer who made her debut in 2009 by coming third in the season six of The X Factor. She walked down the aisle with Aaron Barham in 2009 and has two children from the marriage. Stacey Solomon’s weight loss trick after having her second child was being like Popeye and eating spinach every day!
These days though, she has confessed that her secret to staying in shape is looking after her kids. As they are homeschooled, she spends a big part of her day with them which is certainly quite the workout. However, the host of Loose Women doesn’t have a problem with posting pictures in which some extra tummy folds can be seen. The Happily Imperfect author might be broaching the topic in her new publication, released at the beginning of 2019.
Graham Elliot – 150lbs – Gastric Bypass Surgery and Maintaining A Healthy Active Lifestyle And Diet
Graham Elliot Bowles is a popular reality television personality, restauranteur, and chef who needs no introduction. He rose to fame with three nominations for the James Beard Award, making him a household name. Another celebrity foodie, Graham Elliott studied at Johnson & Wales University and graduated with honors in 1997, soon becoming the youngest four-star chef in Chicago at only 27 years old. We know him from MasterChef and MasterChef Junior as a judge.
Tziporah Malkah (Kate Fischer) — 110lbs — Professional Training
Katie Fischer, or now known as Tziporah Malkah, used to be a stunning model of Australian-American origin who had a great start to her career. She was often touted as the next Elle Macpherson because of how gorgeous and stunning she was in her prime. Like Macpherson, Fischer was more than a model as she also took part in movies. She was having a great career, and all was well in her personal life, too, as she was engaged to business mogul, James Packer. However, things took a bitter turn when her engagement with Packer ended in 1998. After that, her career followed suit and went downhill. Apparently, she had been suffering from an eating disorder since she was the age of eight which was the reason why she gained a lot of weight. She was about 265 lbs when she decided to change her lifestyle. She sought the help of a professional trainer and controlled her diet as well. As per latest reports, Fischer has lost a total of 110lbs and looks as good as before!
Keely Shaye Smith – 105lbs – Atkins Diet and Exercise
Keely Shaye Smith first gained fame after she appeared in Huey Lewis’ music video. It eventually helped her land a role in the hit drama series General Hospital portraying the role of Valerie Freeman . Surely, many would remember Keely as a plus-sized actress, author, and journalist who decided to change her ways and lost around 105 pounds. She opted to have a healthier lifestyle and redeemed herself as she followed the Atkins diet and an exercise routine that suits her.
Today, Keely directed and produced an award-winning documentary titled Poisoning Paradise which was released in 2018. The 56-years-old journalist walked down the aisle with Pierce Brosnan, the actor, activist, film producer, and environmentalist. She is a mother of two children Paris Brosnan and Dylan Brosnan. We hope she continues to stay in shape and entertains us for many more years to come!
Anne Hegerty – 14lbs – Eating Rice & Beans
Anne Hegerty is very much known for her role on The Chase as the Governess, but she has recently made the news for her stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here where she reportedly lost more than 14 pounds in only three weeks. This wasn’t on purpose though, but more as a consequence of the rice and beans diet that all the contestants had during the competition. These days, Anne looks great, and she hasn’t gained back the weight. However, she might be considering retiring as she reportedly feels like she has no time for herself anymore due to her incredibly busy schedule.
Zach Galifianakis – 60lbs – Strict Healthy Diet Plan & Exercise Routines
Zachary Knight Galifianakis is an actor, writer, and comedian who made his debut in 1996. Popular for his role in shows and movies like T he Hangover, Due Date, Baskets, Birdman, The Campaign, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis to name a few.
Zach Galifianakis is next to Seth Rogen one of Hollywood’s favorite bearded and chubby funny men. With his first major role in The Hangover, he became famous all over the globe. In 2014 the world was shocked when he arrived on the red carpet – all of a sudden he wasn’t chubby anymore but all slim and handsome. He lost about 60 pounds but still isn’t happy with the healthy lifestyle. He’d rather have a cold beer and a sausage, he says. We hope he continues to follow the fitness regime and stays in shape for many more years to come!
Ronnie Ortiz – Strict Workout Routine & Diet
Jersey Shore’s Ronnie Ortiz worked in real estate with his father before joining the reality television, building his reputation as a strong built guy. A year after the show ended he surprised us all with a drastic weight gain, a side effect of kidney stones. Although the star didn’t take long to get back in shape, he admitted that it took intense working out 5-6 times a week while maintaining a motto: “If it tastes good, don’t eat it.”
Ruben Studdard – 115lbs – Regular Exercise, Nutritious Diet & Health TV Show
Christopher Ruben Studdard or Ruben Studdard as he is popular is a successful gospel singer. He made his debut in 2003 and has since then been a household name. Ruben Studdard, who was the winner of American Idol ‘s second season, managed to drop more than 115 pounds in less than 12 months when he participated on the TV show Biggest Loser . The 6’3” tall gospel, pop, and R&B singer who weighed 462 pounds at the beginning of the show is now down to 343 lbs. ‘Sounds awesome to us.
The 41-year-old singer walked down the aisle with Surata Zuri McCants and his current net worth stands at $3 million. We are sure that he will increase his net worth further in the years to come. And his fit physique will only further aid in the process. Some of Ruben Studdard’s popular albums are Soulful, Ruben Sings Luther, I Need an Angel, and The Return, to name a few.
Wayne Knight – 117lbs – Quit Smoking, Drinking and Unhealthy Foods
Wayne Elliot Knight is now a comedian and actor who is now 64 years old. He made his debut in 1979 with the most popular sitcom in the history, the Seinfeld, that paved the way for numerous other sitcoms. He played mailman Newman on Seinfeld and will always stay the chubby, bespectacled mailman. While the actor went on to star in numerous other movies and TV shows too, he was always typecast.
This despite Wayne moving onto a healthier lifestyle. He did not undergo any tummy tuck procedures, but he simply discovered that moderation is the key to his weight loss success. Wayne Knight was always eating, drinking, and smoking more than he was supposed to, and when he finally gave up on all unhealthy habits, he shed 40 pounds in no time. His workout training was also of great help in the process.
Seth Rogen – 10lbs – Healthy Diet Plan
Seth Aaron Rogen is a Canadian actor who is a successful actor, writer, comedian, director, and producer. He made his debut in 1999 and has since then been part of numerous movies and TV shows. This includes The Interview, Pineapple Express, Sausage Party, Superbad, Long Shot, Neighbors, Undeclared, Invincible, The League, and Preacher to name a few.
Seth Rogen is probably famous as one of the funniest guys in Hollywood since he was cast in The 40-Year-Old Virgin . From that moment on he became a huge star. Rogen went on a strict diet after averaging around 220 pounds and dropped down to 190 pounds for playing the main character in The Green Hornet . Unfortunately, he loves junk food and laziness too much and immediately gained 10 pounds after the last scene was shot. We are happy to see him focus on his health and build his health.
Gabourey Sidibe – 150lbs
Gabourey Sidibe is an Academy Award winninger actress who also has a Golden Globe to her credit. She made her debut in 2009 and soon became a household name. While most actors struggle with minor roles and appearances before catching their first major break, the same can’t be said for Gabourey Sidibe who landed a starring role in her first acting gig in the 2009 film Precious.
The former office receptionist turned Hollywood star revealed in 2011 that she lost an impressive 50 pounds and felt much healthier than her Precious days. The following year, rumors ran wild that Sidibe had dropped down to 150 pounds. Regardless, Sidibe is keeping off the weight and has become one of the most impressive celebrity weight loss transformations we’ve seen in Hollywood so far! Keep up the great work!
Perez Hilton – 70lb – Optimum Nutritional Diet & Regular Exercise
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. is a blogger who is a media personality, columnist, and blogger. He is popular in his professional circle as Perez Hilton. The 42-year-old columnist and blogger Perez Hilton first gained fame for his blog which is mainly featuring celebrity gossip and crude tabloid photos enhanced with captions. In 2008 Hilton decided to transform his life dramatically.
He realized that he wasn’t physically active at all and his diet was based on bad eating habits. With the help of a private certified trainer, he managed to drop 70 pounds and increase his overall well-being. In addition to his daily gym workout, he regularly visits yoga classes and practices meditation. Furthermore, he changed is diet and is eating much more healthy now. The actor and blogger now have a net worth of $30 million, and we are sure with this newfound fitness and health, he will increase his wealth.
Adam Richman – 70lbs – Vegan Diet Plan & Regular Exercise
Adam Richman rose to fame as an actor, television personality, and the host of numerous eating-challenge programs shows on the Travel Channel. He made his love of food career with his show called Man V. Food , where he showcased competitive eating talents. Richman gained a considerable amount of weight and suffered from depression until he retired from the show to focus on his health.
The soccer enthusiast adopted a training regimen and a vegan diet similar to professional soccer players and lost 70 pounds in only ten months. Adam Richman is an actor is now 46 years old and looks as magnificent as he did at the time of his debut. And we are sure he will continue to focus on his health and well being in the years to come too. With that newfound fitness and career opportunities, we believe his net worth of $10 million will only further increase.
Jerry Ferrara – 50lbs – Focus On Nutrition & Healthy Diet With Light Exercising
Jerry Charles Ferrara is a popular actor who made his debut in 2000 with The King of Queens. Since then, the actor has been a household name and now has a net worth of $10 million. The New York native Jerry Ferrara is popular for his role as Turtle on the HBO comedy series Entourage .
Since then, he went on to be part of numerous movies and TV shows. This includes Think Like A Man, Las Vegas, Lone Survivor, Brooklyn Rules, Think Like a Man Too, Club Life, Empire State, and Power to name a few. During a routine physical he was advised by his family physician to change his diet. His doctor eventually inspired him to lose more than 50 pounds and to be physically active. Thanks to his commitment to health and wellness he kept his new weight.
Rob Kardashian – 40lbs – Nutritious Diet With Low Fat & Sugar & Regular Exercise Routines
Robert Arthur Kardashian is a businessman and an American television personality. Having the last name Kardashian means you get exposed to fame and media at a very young age. Same was the case with Rob Kardashian too. He made his debut ith the show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and became a global sensation within a short time.
Rob Kardashian used to be one of the hottest guys ever, but after a battle with depression and diabetes, he gained over 100 pounds. Early last year, he reportedly lost around 40 pounds just through a healthy diet and consistent exercise routine. In the last couple of years, everyone’s been talking about his highly-public split from Blac Chyna, and the drama that came after it. However, looks like Rob Kardashian is over all of it and his wellness is his prime focus at this point. We cannot be happier for this 33-year-old TV personality.
Valerie Bertinelli – 50lbs – Regular Exercise, A Healthy Diet & A Weight Loss Program
Valerie Anne Bertinelli, is an actress and television personality who needs no introduction. She came into our lives with the sitcom One Day at a Time and has since then been an important part of every household. The actress who made her debut in 1971 is now 60 years old. However, she looks a decade or two younger than that. We wonder what her anti aging secrets are!
Some of you might remember Valerie Bertinelli for the role she had in the film, Hot in Cleveland. The actress decided to enter a weight loss program when she gained 172 pounds back in 2007. She now has a very nice physique – thanks to constant exercising and dieting. Bertinelli was also famous for her past marriage to the legendary Van Halen guitarist Eddie Van Hale, from 1981 to 2007. We hope she continues to stay in great shape and health for many more years to come.
Chrissy Metz – 100lbs – Strict Diet Plan & Regular Exercise
Christine Michelle “Chrissy” Metz is an actress who made her debut in 2005. The 39-year-old singer walked down the aisle with Martyn Eaden in 2008, but they decided to part ways in 2015. Chrissy had gone through a rough experience before she found success with the This Is Us hit series. She has a net worth of $7 million, and we are sure it will indeed increase with her successful career.
Namely, the American Horror Story star had put on an extra 100 pounds due to her suffering from depression back in the days before her career took off. A panic attack on her 30th birthday was her wake-up call. Since then, she lost 100 pounds and landed a role in This Is Us . She is still on a diet though, still trying to shed a few more pounds. We hope she stays in shape and healthy forever and continues to entertain us endlessly!
Kirstie Alley – 50lbs – Healthy Diet Plan & Frequent Workout Sessions
Much like the Kardashians are on every celebrity list imaginable, Kirstie Alley is included in nearly every list involving celebrity weight loss. First working as an interior designer before making her film debut in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan in 1982 , Alley became a household name after she joined the cast of Cheers as Rebecca Howe from 1987 to 1993. Taking home an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance, Alley also gained critical acclaim for films like Shoot to Kill and Look Who’s Talking.
Briefly disappearing from the limelight, the Kansas native reappeared looking much heavier than ever before only to drop the weight and debut her new figure on The Oprah Winfrey Show . Finally admitting that she recognized a change in her metabolism after menopause in the early 1990s, Alley gained all of her weight back (and then some) in 15 months before tipping the scale at 228 pounds. Now 65 years old and continuing to fluctuate in weight, Alley is back to showing off her slimmer figure after losing 50 pounds on Jenny Craig.
Melissa McCarthy – 75lbs – Varied, Balanced Diet & Frequent Workout Sessions
Melissa McCarthy is another actress who has quite the talent for making people laugh. It took a while before she got serious about her weight loss program but when she finally managed to consistently hit the treadmill and eat a balanced diet, she was able to lose around 75 pounds. McCarthy has always been confident about her image, and she even launched her own clothing line called Melissa McCarthy Seven7 , specifically designed for plus-sized ladies.
Angie Stone – 75lbs – Varied Healthy Diet & Exercise Plans
Angela Laverne Brown or Angie Stone as she is popular is a singer, songwriter, actress. She is part of the music band, The Sequence. Some of her popular movies and TV shows are The Fighting Temptations, The Hot Chick, Pastor Brown, A Cross to Bear, My Other Mother, Caught on Tape, Celebrity Fit Club, and R&B Divas: Atlanta to name a few.
Still a hit in the music industry at 54 years old, Stone first tried to lose weight in 2006 by joining VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club but succeeded to lose less than 20 pounds. A decade later, the singer-songwriter was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and was inspired to take action. Having lost over 75 pounds, Stone is healthier than ever before after learning to manage her diabetes and her weight successfully. We hope she continues to stay in shape and entertains us for many more years to come!
Delta Burke – Diet & Exercise / 60 pounds
Ever since her beauty pageant days, Delta Burke has been dealing with eating disorder and weight issues. Back in the ’90s, her weight gain made quite a few headlines, leaving significant consequences on Burke’s self-esteem. However, it wasn’t until the former Miss Florida learned about her diabetes diagnosis that she decided to take action. Instead of a weight-loss surgery, Burke opted for a diet and exercise which made her shed 65 pounds.
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Clint Eastwood – $9.75 Million, California
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood listed his breathtaking Pebble Beach house in 2017 with a $9.75-million price tag. His gorgeous estate was designed in the 1920s by Clarence Tantau and it features six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Apart from this, the new owner can admire the house’s thick walls and hand-crafted ironwork, as well as the stunning ocean views. This is hardly the only real estate that Eastwood owns since he is loaded. An actor, filmmaker, and a cultural icon, Eastwood continues to grow his fortune. In 2018, he produced and starred in the crime film, The Mule.