Dawn French – 65 years old - Lost 105 Lbs
Dawn French became a well-known comedic actress ever since she starred in French and Saunders. When she first emerged looking slimmer and healthier, many thought she did it by surgery. She later revealed that her makeover as a result of natural methods.
She swears by the wonders low-carb meals and calorie-counting can do to your body. French's days also became more active because she did a ton of walking. Her new lifestyle led to a 105-pound weight loss. According to her IMDb page, she will star in Death on the Nile.
Mark Labbett – 57 years old - Lost 35 Lbs
Mark Labbett became a well-known TV personality after joining the cast of the game show called The Chase. He always loved eating good food, but he had to make drastic changes once he received his diabetes diagnosis. He had to give up junk food and eat cleaner and more balanced meals.
He also had to get more active, and, fortunately, he pulled it off. The result was a 35-pound weight loss. Labbett didn't become stick-thin, but you can still see that he looks way slimmer than he used to. As of 2021, he appears on Beat the Chasers.
Lisa Riley – 46 years old - Lost 168 Lbs
If you love the show Emmerdale, you will most probably know who actress Lisa Riley is. Her weight has always been an issue, but it looks like she got it under control in more recent years. She reportedly kickstarted her weight loss journey by mastering portion control.
She also made it a point to exercise at least 30 minutes per day. Sources say she lost as much as 168 pounds. It was only fitting that Riley worked on her weight because becoming healthier means she can continue to work longer. She continues to appear on the latest season of Emmerdale today.
Melissa McCarthy – 52 years old - Lost 75 Lbs
Funny actress Melissa McCarthy had an impressive weight loss transformation over the years. She started her career on the heavier side, but it looks like she ultimately realized that she has to work on her weight before it affected her health negatively.
She has the means to get surgery, but she believed that she could do things the natural way. A trainer whipped her into shape, and her daily meals all became healthier, helping her lose an approximate 75 pounds. McCarthy gave memorable performances in Bridesmaids and Can You Ever Forgive Me?. She will appear in the upcoming Little Mermaid live-action film.
Dani Harmer – 34 years old - Weight Loss Undisclosed
Dani Harmer achieved fame as a TV actress during the '00s when she starred as the lead in The Story of Tracy Beaker. She was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, and she sadly received many unsolicited comments about her weight.
She decided to get back at her haters by shocking them with a fantastic weight loss transformation. Sources say she got a non-invasive version of liposuction, and it successfully made her drop sizes. In 2021, Harmer started starring in a new series called My Mum Tracy Beaker.
Keely Shaye Smith – 59 years old - Lost 100 Lbs
Keely Shaye Smith is the gorgeous wife of Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan. She once had a fabulous figure, but aging and having kids made her gain weight. She later decided to work on herself by altering her eating habits.
Through consistent dieting, accompanied by regular workouts, she reportedly lost around 100 pounds. Smith never got her old body back, but we're sure she's happy with her progress. In 2017, she directed an award-winning documentary titled Poisoning Paradise. Her last on-screen appearance was on an episode of The Talk in 2019.
Austin “Chumlee” Russell – 40 years old - Lost 95 Lbs
Austin Russell, a.k.a. Chumlee, is best known for starring in the Pawn Stars reality series. He looks like an entirely different person from when he first appeared on the show because of all the weight he lost. He had the help of a lap band journey to kickstart his weight loss journey.
He then dedicated himself to a healthier lifestyle, eating healthy meals and exercising regularly. Chumlee reportedly lost as much as 95 pounds and is undoubtedly loving all the compliments he has been getting. He still appears on Pawn Stars' latest season today.
Adele – 35 years old - Lost 150 Lbs
Singer Adele had one of the most jaw-dropping transformations in recent years. She became a trending topic on the Internet in 2020 when photos of her sporting a slimmer physique surfaced. Sources say the Sirtfood diet plan is what helped her shed approximately 150 pounds.
The program makes her consume green juices and plant-based meals. She also got more active with the help of a trainer. Adele's debut album titled 19 turned her into a massive star, and she reportedly has a new album in the works. It should've hit stores in 2020, but she decided to delay its release to an undisclosed date.
Jordin Sparks – 33 years old - Lost 50 Lbs
Jordin Sparks' life changed forever once she won American Idol at 17 years of age in 2007. Her professional music career took off since then, and she also established herself as an actress. As she got older, she became more conscious of her food consumption.
She controlled the portions of her meals, and she stepped up her fitness game by taking Zumba classes and going hiking. Her lifestyle changes led to her dropping 50 pounds. Sparks made a music comeback in 2020 by releasing new songs like Red Sangria and Unknown.
Chaz Bono – 54 years old - Lost 85 Lbs
Chaz Bono got born into the limelight because his parents are Cher and Sonny Bono. He was originally a woman, but he later transitioned into a man. He has been improving his lifestyle habits over the years, after spending many years not caring about his weight.
His mindset changed when he competed on Dancing with the Stars, for he adopted a more active and healthy lifestyle. Working out and consuming more nutritious meals allowed to him to drop at least 85 pounds. Bono is an established actor today, and his most recent role was in Reboot Camp.
Mo’Nique – 55 years old - Lost 100 Lbs
Mo’Nique indeed deserves recognition for her weight loss efforts because she lost over 100 pounds over the years. Some might assume that she had to go under the knife to achieve such a thing, but she stuck to old-fashioned methods.
Her diet changed to primarily healthy food, and she started sweating more each day. It seems like her new figure gave her a new level of confidence. Mo'Nique is best known for starring in The Parkers and Precious. Her IMDb page says she has an upcoming film titled The Reading.
Gordon Ramsay – 56 years old - Lost 50 Lbs
Gordon Ramsay is a talented chef who gained fame for hosting shows like Hell's Kitchen and The F Word. He always got surrounded by good food, and it eventually led to unwanted weight gain. After an intervention from his wife, he decided to do something about his physique.
His eating habits became healthier, and sources say he ate only five small meals daily. He also worked out more and eventually dropped 50 pounds. Ramsay hasn't stopped appearing on TV, and you can catch him on programs like Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef USA.
Chrissy Metz – 42 years old - Lost 100 Lbs
Chrissy Metz was always on the curvier side growing up, but she had to think about her weight more once she pursued an acting career. She made simple changes like going on daily walks and taking track of her calorie intake.
These might not be groundbreaking methods, but they reportedly made her lose around 100 pounds. Metz rose to fame for giving an incredible performance in the This Is Us TV series. She isn't leaving the show anytime soon, and she also does voice work for Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny.
John Goodman – 70 years old - Lost 100 Lbs
John Goodman gained fame for his award-winning performance in the show Roseanne. He never had a "hunky" physique, but it looks like he successfully trimmed down his waistline over the years. Sources say he stopped excessive eating and followed a healthier diet program.
He also worked out with a trainer that never failed to make him sweat. Goodman became 100 pounds lighter, and he's indeed happy that his outfits fit him better now. He currently stars in The Conners, and he will return as the voice of Sully in the upcoming Monsters at Work series.
Brian Baumgartner – 50 years old - Lost 50 to 100 Lbs
Many of you would surely remember actor Brian Baumgartner for his appearances in the show called The Office. People noticed he slimmed down over the years, and even if he didn't disclose the exact amount of weight he shed, sources estimate he's 50–100 pounds lighter.
He said that he usually eats food that gets made from farm-fresh ingredients. Baumgartner is still at a great point in his career, so we doubt he'll want to retire anytime soon. His IMDb page says his most recent part was in the series called Trash Truck.
James Corden – 44 years old - Lost 85 Lbs
James Corden first found success in the United Kingdom when he starred in and wrote the show called Gavin & Stacey. He became famous in the United States in 2015 when he started hosting The Late Late Show with James Corden.
As his fame escalated, it looks like he became more serious about improving his weight. He began working out more, and he followed a healthy diet. He bid farewell to potatoes, sugar, alcoholic drinks, and bread, and sources estimate he dropped around 85 pounds. Corden will appear in the upcoming Cinderella movie starring Camilla Cabello.
Kaley Cuoco – 37 years old - 25 Lbs
Kaley Cuoco always looked like she had no problems with her physique, but particular projects urge her to get in even better shape. One example was when she graced the cover of Shape magazine. She followed stricter eating habits for a year so she could look fantastic during the photo shoot.
She said that she mostly consumed almonds and eggs, and she had to avoid alcohol as much as possible. She also worked out daily, and it led to her achieving a slimmer and more toned figure. Cuoco is best known for The Big Bang Theory, and she most recently starred in The Flight Attendant.
Susan Boyle – 62 years old (2023) - Lost 30 Lbs
Susan Boyle impressed many people ever since she stepped on the Britain's Got Talent stage. She didn't win during her season, but she still became a successful singer. Her confidence also skyrocketed after she worked on her style and weight.
Sources say discovering she had diabetes was the main reason why she had to alter her lifestyle. She shed at least 30 pounds by eating healthy and exercising. Boyle is living her best life today, and she even got a boyfriend in 2014. Her most recent album was 2019's Ten.
Sam Smith – 30 years old (2023) - Lost 50 Lbs
Another talented singer who did something about his weight over the years is Sam Smith. Everybody wanted to know how he did it, and there were even some who suspected he had surgery. He later revealed that he started cooking his own meals and stayed away from gluten and dairy.
Sources estimate that he dropped over 50 pounds, but he has gained some unwanted weight yet again these days. Fortunately, it looks like he loves his body more than ever and doesn't care about living up to society's standards. Smith released a new album in 2020 called Love Goes.
Alison Moyet – 61 years old (2023) - Lost 65 Lbs
Alison Moyet, who has a golden bluesy contralto voice, rose to fame as a member of the duo named Yazoo. She also pursued a solo career and had album sales that surpassed 23 million. Her fans got shocked at one point because of her extreme weight loss.
She followed an intense diet plan, and it made her go from a size 22 to a size 10, losing 65 pounds in total. Moyet later realized she took things too far, so she gained some weight back. Moyet hasn't released a new studio album since 2017's Other, but she released a live album in 2018 titled The Other Live Collection.
Rachael Ray – 54 years old (2023) - Lost 40 Lbs
Rachael Ray joins the list of TV personalities who often have easy access to delicious meals. She's an established celebrity chef who has her own self-titled program. When she felt that her weight was getting out of hand, she decided to change her lifestyle to slim down.
She consumed healthy meals and became more active in her daily life. These changes made her lose at least 40 pounds. Ray isn't leaving your TV screens anytime soon, and her show called Rachael Ray is in its 15th season as of 2021.
Jessica Simpson – 42 years old (2023) - Lost 100 Lbs
Jessica Simpson's singing career took off in the late '90s after releasing her first album titled Sweet Kisses. She always had an excellent figure, but she gained weight once she had three children. In 2020, she turned her life around by getting her old body back.
She hired a trainer and consistently ate clean and balanced meals. Sources say she shed an impressive 100 pounds. Simpson's last album, Happy Christmas, hit stores back in 2010. She shared more personal details about her life in 2020 through her memoir called Open Book.
Melissa Joan Hart – 47 years old (2023) - Lost 40 Lbs
Melissa Joan Hart is another actress who gained weight when she entered motherhood. She has the means to follow high-end methods, so she decided to follow the Nutrisystem weight loss plan. It worked wonders for her since she lost as much as 40 pounds.
The program doesn't let you take any shortcuts, so you can expect your meals to get healthier as your days get filled with more sweating. Hart became a household name through her performances in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All. Her IMDb page says she's working on a reboot for the latter.
Gabourey Sidibe – 40 years old (2023) - Lost 150 Lbs
When Gabourey Sidibe gained mainstream popularity for her performance in Precious, people already knew her for being on the heavier side. She used to love eating, but when she realized her weight could negatively affect her health, she decided to act on it.
She reportedly first got surgery, and then she later started exercising and dieting. It must've been hard, but it was all worth it since she dropped 150 pounds. Sidibe most recently appeared in a film called Asking for It, and her next lead role will be in a new series titled The Harper House.
Rachel Frederickson – 33 years old (2023) - Lost 155 Lbs
It was inevitable for Rachel Frederickson to lose weight because she joined The Biggest Loser. She worked hard on the show and ended up winning during her season. The intense fitness regimen and eating habits they had led to her losing an impressive 155 pounds.
At the end of the series, she had a slim waist and felt happy with her new look. Frederickson later revealed that she gained 20 pounds again, but she thinks that she reached her perfect weight. She's now living a life away from the limelight, and she reportedly works for Lan O' Lakes as a milk supply business analyst.
Jonah Hill – 39 years old (2023) - Lost 40 Lbs
Jonah Hill surely caught people's attention with his funny performances in films like Superbad and 21 Jump Street. He never had a typical "heartthrob" physique, but it looks like he got to lose many pounds over the years. In 2016, he debuted a trim figure after losing 40 pounds for a film role. He achieved it through a healthier diet plan and becoming more active.
One of his go-to activities was boxing, and it helped him tone his muscles. Hill's most recent acting role was in the 2019 film, The Beach Bum, but his IMDb page says he will appear in the upcoming Don't Look Up movie.
Mariah Carey – 54 years old (2023) - Lost 30 Lbs
Maria Carey became an icon thanks to her voice, and we're sure many of you love singing along to her hits like Emotions and Vision of Love. Over the years, she lost track of her weight, but she ultimately transformed herself in 2018. Sources say she kickstarted her transformation with gastric sleeve surgery.
She didn't want to waste the effects of the surgery, so she improved her lifestyle habits afterward. Carey reportedly dropped more than 30 pounds. In 2021, she got featured in Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis's new song titled Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart).
Jennifer Hudson – 41 years old (2023) - Lost 80 Lbs
Jennifer Hudson didn't emerge as the winner of American Idol in 2004, but she still made waves in the music scene in the succeeding years. She also transformed herself into a goddess, and she successfully kept all the weight she lost off until today.
Her weight loss methods consisted of strict eating habits and regular visits to the gym. Sources estimate that she shed as much as 80 pounds. Hudson also proved to be a talented actress over the years, and she will star as Aretha Franklin in an upcoming biopic called Respect.
Ricki Lake – 54 years old (2023) - Lost 20 Lbs
Ricki Lake rose to fame in the late '80s for the movie called Hairspray, and then she later grew an even bigger fanbase when she landed a self-titled talk show. She was carefree with what she ate growing up, but things changed when she competed on Dancing with the Stars.
She changed her diet to a healthier one, and she got constant cardio from all the dancing she did. Sources say she dropped at least 20 pounds. Lake was a contestant on The Masked Singer in 2019, and her IMDb page says she has an upcoming film titled Moon Manor.
Jorge Garcia – 50 years old (2023) - Lost 30 Lbs
Jorge Garcia became famous for his work on the show titled Lost. Before filming for the first season began, they told him he had to improve his weight. He successfully lost around 30 pounds through an upgraded fitness routine and healthy eating.
Unfortunately, it looks like he didn't get to keep the weight off over the years. Reyes was part of Hawaii Five-0 from 2013 until 2019, and he appeared on an episode of MacGyver in 2021. He reportedly has parts in two upcoming films called When We Were Pirates and Running Out of Time.
Rebel Wilson – 43 years old (2023) - Lost 60 Lbs
If you remember Rebel Wilson from Pitch Perfect, you would know that her roles often highlighted the fact that she was on the curvier side. No one can make fun of her weight anymore today because she's now slim and healthier than ever.
Sources say she loaded up on protein and made sure her daily meals were below 1,500 calories. She also started exercising regularly and stayed hydrated 24/7. Wilson is proud that she lost over 60 pounds without getting any surgery. She will star in the upcoming movie, The Almond and the Seahorse.
Anne Hegerty – 64 years old (2023) - Lost 14 Lbs
Anne Hegerty is among the friendly faces you see on The Chase. In 2018, she took part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and it took a toll on her mentally and physically. Her food consumption became restricted while she was on the show, so it caused her to slim down.
Despite the noticeable changes she experienced, it looks like she wasn't ready to give up good food and change her diet plan entirely afterward. Hegerty seems content with how she looks at 62 years old. She was a presenter for Britain's Brightest Celebrity Family in 2021.
Kevin Smith – 52 years old (2023) - Lost 51 Lbs
By now, you might've noticed many comedians like Kevin Smith ended up losing weight further down in their careers. He reportedly slimmed down thanks to Weight Watchers. The program made him conscious of what he ate while he was also exercising consistently.
He dropped around 51 pounds and managed to stay slim all these years. Smith is best known for starring in Clerks and being part of the Jay and Silent Bob duo. He will return for a third Clerks film, and he's the producer of the upcoming Masters of the Universe: Revelation series.
Sara Rue – 44 years old (2023) - Lost 50 Lbs
The Jenny Craig program is undoubtedly effective, and actress Sara Rue is living proof. She had to think twice whenever she prepared her meals because she had to make sure it was healthy. She also had to exercise to burn fat and tone her muscles.
The Jenny Craig plan allowed her to lose about 50 pounds. Rue's most notable performances in her career were in Less than Perfect and Malibu Country. She appeared in American Housewife and B Positive in recent years, and it looks like she doesn't have any upcoming work yet.
Jennifer Ellison – 39 years old (2023) - Lost 42 Lbs
Jennifer Ellison made a name for herself in the acting industry when she starred in Brookside and The Phantom of the Opera in the '00s. She even became a reality TV star from her appearances in Dance Mums. Her secret to getting a slimmer figure was the Cambridge diet program.
Her daily calorie intake dropped down to 800, and it helped her shed almost 42 pounds! Not everyone can follow such eating habits, but it seems like it worked well for her. Ellison's last acting role was in the 2018 film titled Sleeping Beauty, and she has been laying low from the spotlight in recent years.
Jonathan Antoine – 28 years old (2023) – Lost Over 50 Lbs
The sixth series of Britain's Got Talent competition in 2012 introduced the talented vocalist Jonathan Antoine to the world. While it was undisputed that the singer could hit some melodious notes only reserved for the music greats, we couldn't help but notice that the 280-pound star was a bit overweight at the time.
Jonathan confesses to facing serious self-esteem issues while growing up due to his stout appearance. So in 2013, he decided to do something about it and signed with Weight Watchers, where he was introduced to rigorous workout schedules and a strict diet plan. Fortunately, the sweat paid off, and he shed over fifty pounds.