Incredible Celebrities Weight Loss Transformations – Find Out Who Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery And Who Fought All The Way
Forest Whitaker – 70 Pounds, To Avoid Health Issues
Veteran actor Forest Whitaker has starred in a massive variety of roles – from jazz musician Louis Armstrong in ‘What a Wonderful World’ to T’Challa’s mentor Zuri in ‘Black Panther’ – and he has never shied away from changing his appearance for a character. After being cast as the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in ‘The Last King of Scotland’, the actor piled on 70 pounds to better suit the part.
Forest dedicated himself to losing weight after filming as he was concerned the added bulk would lead to health problems such as heart disease. He soon shed the pounds by following a vegetarian diet and partaking in martial arts.
Adele – 100 Pounds, For a Positive Mindset After Breakup
British songstress Adele revealed her miraculous weight loss transformation in October 2019, following her split from husband Simon Konecki six months earlier. Although she has never spoken publicly about her weight loss, sources state she began exercising three times a week, for an hour at a time!

The singer has reportedly been following a much stricter diet, limiting her alcohol intake, and focusing on eating better by including more whole foods. Overall, even though the reason for her transformation is speculated to be because of her breakup, Adele is making efforts to be happier as well as healthier. It’s certainly visible!
Gabourey Sidibe – 150 Pounds, To Battle Depression and Anxiety
Gabourey Sidibe has impressively transformed her appearance since she starred in the 2009 movie Precious. The actress dropped an incredible 150 pounds, bringing her weight down from over 320 pounds, and is now wearing a size 8! She reportedly lost the weight after having Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.

As it turns out, Gabourey’s inspirational weight loss has had more than just a physical effect on her looks. Since shedding the pounds, she has seen huge improvements in her battle with depression, anxiety, and bulimia, as well as type two diabetes.
Shonda Rhimes – 150 Pounds, Mostly For Health Benefits
Shonda won over many hearts as the producer of Grey’s Anatomy as well as its spin-off, Private Practice. She has spent a substantial amount of time in Hollywood going by her immense success, and it turns out, Shonda is not just winning in this field alone.

The 50-year-old was recently the subject of tabloid fodder when she lost a significant amount of weight – 150 pounds to be exact. She also wrote in a newsletter that losing weight even got people treating her differently, and the indifferent stares were replaced with admiration. Well, it’s always beneficial to keep yourself fit!
Jessica Simpson – 100 Pounds, Holistic Lifestyle
American singer Jessica Simpson is adored not only for her talent as an artist, but also for her rocking body. Since settling down and starting a family, ‘The Dukes of Hazard’ actor piled on a few pounds, which became problematic for her lifestyle. She recently embarked on a transformative 100-pound weight loss journey, with rather surprising results.

Renowned trainer Harley Pasternak used his ‘No Scale Method’ to help this star get back in shape. A healthy diet with a newfound love for cauliflower and regular walking was all it took for Jessica to get a nickname like “skinny minny”.
Keely Shaye Smith- 100 Pounds, Healthy Lifestyle
Known for her beauty in the modeling and journalism industry, Keely Shaye Smith, started gaining weight post delivering her kids. This was a result of post-partum . With the growing family, Keely also gave into bad eating habits and an inactive lifestyle. Although she was still all about enjoying the beach in a bikini, she felt the need to feel healthier.

With proper diet and lifestyle changes in working out and staying active, Keely managed to lose 100 pounds over the years. Her inspiring weight loss transformation was possible with her dedication and strong will.
Chrissy Metz – 50 Pounds, For Better Health
Metz has been vocal on her weight issues for quite a while now. She even has a memoir out detailing her life experiences growing up and how she dealt with everything that came her way. Being the love and light for fellow humans, she encourages those struggling with excess weight. Progress, not perfection, is her mantra, and we couldn’t agree more.

Partly motivated by her contract with the show she stars in – Metz lost a few inches here and there, and one thing is for sure, her efforts are paying off! She looks terrific without those few extra pounds, doesn’t she?
Amy Schumer- 10 Pounds, Postnatal
Amy Schumer has always made light of a situation, and that includes her positivity at her weight gain. The comic actress adorned a bikini on the beach and posted a picture alongside her sister. This was post five months of her delivering baby boy Gene Fischer. She joked about losing 10 pounds and $100 to her sister in poker. With the post, she called out another actress on a drastic weight loss post-delivery.

The actress is body-positive and seems to be enjoying motherhood. She has no rush to scale down to a tiny version of herself and sticks to a full-body workout with her trainer to stay fit.
Celine Dion – Undisclosed, New Found Passion For Ballet
Celine Dion has been at the center of attention regarding her dramatic weight loss in 2019. When the “My Heart Will Go On” singer appeared at a string of fashion events in January looking noticeably thinner, rumors began to fly about why Celine had lost so much weight – with many believing she was suffering from an eating disorder following the death of her husband.

Many fans showed concern online, while others blamed the star for not taking care of herself. However, she finally shut down the conjecture in an interview with Good Morning America, where she revealed the reason for her weight loss was her newfound passion for ballet.
Jorge Garcia – 30 Pounds, To Adapt a Healthy Lifestyle
Jorge Garcia’s weight was like a selling point for him, after all, who doesn’t like to see a chubby, funny guy on screen? Unfortunately, the 46-year-old TV personality was battling food addiction and had to cut back on some of that weight to “lead a more fulfilling life.”

It was not a smooth ride, and Jorge admits he almost gave up after showing insignificant progress weeks into his journey. Were it not for his family and friends – the actor would not have cut back on the pounds. The actor also stopped alcohol consumption, which he admittedly struggled with. Now, we can all admire his remarkable transformation and noticeable glow up!
Kirstie Alley – 75 Pounds, For Health Benefits and Career
Kirstie has seemingly transformed into the stunning babe she once was when she was setting in her 42-year-old career. How did the actress manage to do the impossible? Well, by transforming her overweight body to this gorgeousness, we can’t help but swoon over!

All thanks to a healthy diet and a strict exercise regime, Kirstie looks mesmerizing now, and ready to effortlessly break necks. Turns out an Emmy and a Golden Globe award are not the only medals she wears! When it comes to keeping a promise to her body, Kirstie is a definite winner as well.
Chumlee – 114 Pounds, Weight Issues
Chumlee, the reality tv star from History’s ‘Pawn Stars’, was open about his many struggles with weight since coming to the spotlight. He went on a strict diet and lost 40 pounds on his own. Known for his burly figure, Chumlee was unrecognizable at his engagement to fiancee Olivia, weighing a record of 230 pounds in contrast to the previous 344 pounds.

The slender new physique is the result of a Gastric Sleeve surgery where Chumlee shredded almost 74 pounds. He definitely looks more confident and happier in his engagement photos with his fiancee and family following the procedure. Here’s hoping the change will stick!
Mama June – More Than 300 Pounds, For Her Ex-husband’s Wedding
June Shannon, better known as Mama June from the hit shows Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, was always defined by her weight. Being a lover of “Sketti” – plates of spaghetti noodles with butter and ketchup – it’s no surprise she soon weighed over 460 pounds.

With her ex-husband’s wedding on the horizon, the reality star underwent a series of surgeries to assist in her weight loss journey, including being fitted with a gastric sleeve. If you want to see how she did it, Mama June documented the process that took her to a size four for WeTV’s seven-part series, Mama June: From Not to Hot.
Corey Harrison – 192 Pounds, To Improve His Health
Corey Harrison is widely recognized for his appearance in the TV series, ‘Pawn Stars’. What some may have missed, however, is that the star struggled with his weight. He used to be a mighty 400 pounds before deciding to lose weight, and was utterly concerned when he was diagnosed pre-diabetic. Impressively, the guy went on to lose nearly 200 pounds. Believe your eyes – yes, 200!

Corey lost all that mass by getting resection. After surgery, he made sure to eat less than the serving size and had a regular workout routine, which even inspired his colleague to work towards a healthier physique.
Melissa McCarthy – For ‘Gilmore Girls’ & Better Lifestyle
Melissa McCarthy was on her rise to fame after bagging a significant role in the hit TV series ‘Gilmore Girls’. To ensure she was at her best for the show, the actress lost 70 pounds with an extreme liquid diet in just four months. Feeling crazy and starved, she vouched never to do it again!

The comedic actress, who has made quite an impression in Hollywood, has since lost even more weight, but claims her choices are more lifestyle than health-related. With the help of diet, and regular exercise, Melissa looks stunning with all that confidence and splendid physique.
Susan Boyle – 50 Pounds, Type-2 Diabetes
Scottish singer Susan Boyle shot to fame after she featured on the 2009 series of Britain’s Got Talent, where she wowed the judges who had underestimated her because of her looks. Having struggled with her weight since childhood, it was only in 2012 when she was diagnosed with type two diabetes which alarmed her to make a change.

Speaking of her new diet, she said: “I need to stop eating sweeties and cakes. It’s the bane of my life.” Removing the sugar from her diet significantly helped the songstress to drop the pounds quickly, and she has been showing off her new svelte figure ever since!
Lena Dunham – 24 Pounds, Illness
The sassy 33-year-old is not new to the spotlight owing to her incredible on-screen talents. But it was her dramatic weight loss that had tongues wagging.

Turns out, it was not all a rosy affair given that she was going through turbulent times. A break up with her long-time boyfriend Jack Antonoff only compounded things more. In conclusion, she was pretty much unwell, resulting in double-digit weight loss. Things have changed since then, and Dunham is definitely on a glow up! Not only is she phenomenal and resilient, but she is also one inspiring individual to look up to when things get tough.
Ricky Gervais – 12 Pounds, Life-threatening Health Problems
Ricky feared his lifestyle would kill him, and he took it upon himself to change that. In an interview, he spilled the beans on his path to a leaner physique, and it all comes down to sweating it out in the gym.

The star says that people think he looks great now, and we can’t disagree at all! Pictured recently, Ricky looks dapper, and in a surprising revelation, also said that he didn’t have to cut down on his favorite foods. His method of losing extra pounds did not have much diet change – talk about having your cake and eating it too!
Jonah Hill – 60 Pounds, Health Problems
Actor and Producer Jonah Hill had it rough with weight issues for the longest time, especially in his teen years. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, he opened up on how criticism on his body made him feel vulnerable until he resolved to change a few things.

When he got the role in 2016’s War Dogs, he had to pack up some weight, and Jonah says that exercise helped lose some of it. Since boxing is his favorite activity, he kept his eyes on the prize, despite the gym being full of other celebrities like Justin Theroux. It’s all paid up, hasn’t it? He looks dreamy!
Star Jones – 160 Pounds, For Her Career
Starlet Marie Jones’ journey into losing weight is as every bit life-changing as it is surprising. Well, as the co-host to a popular show, her physique was always in the public eye, and it is no wonder she resolved to do something about it.

In a rather hush affair, Jones went under the knife to lose some of those extra pounds, and fans became curious when her weight seemingly melted off in a short while. She had to let the cat out of the bag eventually, but we must admit, it breathed a new lease of life in her.
Drew Carey – 90 Pounds, Type-2 Diabetes
Drew Carey’s weight loss journey was a double win! For years, the prominent showbiz personality had been struggling with weight problems and type-2 diabetes, but when he decided to change – everything looked up. Setting his mind to shed off about half of his 262 pounds, he cut back on carbs and unhealthy habits, and voila!

Carey looks terrific in his new shape, and you know, what’s more surprising? His diabetes was gone too! That seems to breathe new life in his 35-year-old career, and without a doubt, he looks even younger than his years. Breathtaking, isn’t it?
Ethan Suplee – Over 200 Pounds, To Be Fit
We’ve always admired Ethan Suplee’s plump physique on screen as the roles he plays are fitting. However, he said on a recent podcast, ‘American Glutton’, that he has always struggled with food and weight. The actor had to make profound psychological changes in how he views food to move forward.

Since deciding to lose weight at a hefty 530 pounds, the star now weighs 220 pounds – an astonishing success. Believe us, you might not recognize him since his role in ‘Remember the Titans’. The 43-year-old looks mighty, fine, to say the least!
Queen Latifah – 20 Pounds, To Look Good
Queen Latifah practiced eating in moderation, followed a strict workout routine regularly, and the results – 20lbs gone! This is quite a transformation!To achieve the same, she changed her diet to one with lots of protein, which included lean meat along with fruits and veggies. Take note, folks!

The gorgeous singer-songwriter decided to lose those pounds not just to look good but to feel great as well. Latifah’s intentions were wholesome, and all that hard work was worth it. We want to see or rather hear more of her incredible voice, and we certainly hope she’ll continue to entertain us for years to come.
Chris Pratt – 60 Pounds, For A Movie Role
Everybody knows Chris Pratt, unless one is living under a rock, a huge one. The legend has been on the big screen for several years, and while his career remains constant, his physique is anything but perpetual.

He weighed approximately 300lbs when he was cast for a Marvel film. When he posted a mirror selfie of himself on social media, everyone was stunned to see his 60lbs lighter version, all chiseled with abs. How did the star do it, you wonder? He claims he started with drinking lots of water. Well, Chris, anything you say!
Oprah Winfrey – 40 Pounds, Health Struggles
The billionaire talk show host-philanthropist has also been through what we, the common folks, experience. Trying time and again to shed all the extra pounds and look toned, or maybe just to stay fit.

Oprah has had a rough road, losing/gaining weight, even more than 100 pounds at a time, which was primarily because of her Thyroid problem. The actress lost a reasonable load when she decided to make a ‘lifestyle shift’.She made peace with her food, followed weight-loss programs, and now is in a much better headspace after achieving her target!
Elvis Duran – 140 Pounds, To Save His Life
When your doctor says you need to lose weight to survive, you have do it. That was literally what television personality Elvis Duran did when Dr. Oz told him that. He’s 140lbs lighter now, all thanks to a gastric bypass surgery that he bravely underwent.

The ‘Elvis Duran and Morning Show’ host says the process changed his life, and he’s hugely grateful for choosing it. Post-surgery, perhaps Duran might have struggled a little as he had to eat smaller portions and exercise religiously. That said, given the fact that the decision saved his life, we think it was worth it!
James Corden – 70 Pounds, To Feel Good
Oh, how we enjoy seeing the cute-as-a-button James Corden on late-night television! One cannot help but like him for his jovial personality – guests, and audience alike. His weight loss journey is inspiring too.

Ironically, however, the guy rose to fame on a TV show that featured overweight people. More than a decade later, he has managed to lose a staggering 70 pounds! The comedian/actor credits the significant transformation to ditching bread(yes, he used to graze on gluten). Now, Corden is leading a healthier lifestyle, and says that he only eats during meal times. Way to go!
Carnie Wilson – 180 Pounds, Reason Undisclosed
American singer, Carnie Wilson has battled weight gain time and again. She is said to have had body image issues (well, we all do some or the other time!), which motivated her to go through a transformation.

Carnie lost a massive 150 pounds when she had Lap-Band surgery done twelve years back. However, after having children (most of us can relate to how draining parenthood can be), she gained slightly. Recently, the singing sensation had the same procedure, shedding 30 pounds this time. The star claims she feels content with her decision to eat healthy food and follow a workout routine post-operation.
Dawn French – 112 Pounds, To Prepare For A Surgery
Dawn French, the British TV host/comedian, has been through a hectic route on the road to achieving her target weight before her hysterectomy. To make the recovery process more manageable, doctors advised her to shed some load beforehand.

Dawn claims it was a ”practical” decision, and we could not agree more! Now, the most important part, how did the actress manage to lose such a massive heft within a timeline? She stuck to eating a ”joyless” low-calorie diet plus miles and miles of walking. The basics often provide the best results!
Chaka Khan – 60 Pounds, Type-2 Diabetes
American singer-songwriter Chaka Khan is in her 60s, but can easily pass on to a 30-year-old. All thanks to the healthier choices she made in her diet, like ditching gluten, dairy products, and meat – she’s 60 pounds lighter now.

The luminary also fasted ‘unconditionally’ for a few months and even became vegan. Go big or go home, as they say! What triggered the changes, you ask? It was her health and the fact that she had to be around longer for her granddaughter. We’re glad she achieved her goals!
Forest Whitaker – 70 Pounds, To Avoid Health Issues
Veteran actor Forest Whitaker has starred in a massive variety of roles – from jazz musician Louis Armstrong in ‘What a Wonderful World’ to T’Challa’s mentor Zuri in ‘Black Panther’ – and he has never shied away from changing his appearance for a character. After being cast as the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in ‘The Last King of Scotland’, the actor piled on 70 pounds to better suit the part.

Forest dedicated himself to losing weight after filming as he was concerned the added bulk would lead to health problems such as heart disease. He soon shed the pounds by following a vegetarian diet and partaking in martial arts.
Mo’Nique – 90 Pounds, Family
Mo’Nique has always taken pride in her size, and she utilized her larger frame to pave her path to Hollywood fame. Nevertheless, despite the fact she embraced her figure, it was beginning to cause problems with her family as well as her health.

In 2015, the actress showed a new side of herself to the world and declared her motivations to lose weight and focus on her family. Mo’Nique relied on a clean, balanced diet and a workout regime with the help of a trainer. So far, she’s dropped 90 pounds and isn’t far from hitting her 115-pound goal!
Adam Richman – 70 Pounds, Soccer
It goes without saying that the star of Travel Channel’s ‘Man V Food’ Adam Richman’s love of food went far beyond the ordinary. The star went to extreme lengths during his tenure as the host of the show to take on incredible food challenges, and in the end, it lead to an unhealthy amount of weight gain.

Following his departure from the show, Adam – who is an avid Tottenham Hotspur fan – decided he wanted to get back into playing soccer, and with the help of a semi-vegan diet, he dropped an incredible 70 pounds. That’s all the weight he gained on the show, plus a further 10 pounds!
Gemma Collins – For Health Reasons
‘Only Way Is Essex reality star Gemma Collins has faced fluctuating weight problems over the years because of her hectic life as an actor. While appearing on the show ‘Dancing with the Stars’, she eventually decided to make changes for medical-related reasons. Gemma went on a weight-loss journey, and her fans often wonder about the key to her transformation.

The slim-down ride saw the TOWIE star forking out up to $300 on slimming injections, and now she looks unrecognizable. Some may find her approach unorthodox, but Gemma feels healthy, happy and in great shape.
Lisa Riley – 174 Pounds, To Take On A Role
It is no wonder. ‘Emmerdale’ star Lisa Riley looks indistinguishable – she shed not just twenty or thirty pounds but 174! Are you wondering what sorcery went into the making of such a significant transformation?

The British television sweetheart was very serious about losing weight. So she changed her diet and shed one stone a week by eating 400 calories a day. To put it into perspective, it’s an amazing 14 pounds in seven days, folks! Lisa even gave up alcohol, so it’s obvious that she changed her lifestyle into a much healthier one in the process. Way to go, girl!
Jenna Jameson – 85 Pounds, Healthier Body and Lifestyle
Television personality Jenna Jameson went on an intense weight loss journey that was both inspiring and transformative. After her third child, she decided to snap back to a slim and healthy body by losing some inches. Trying the Keto Diet and staying in a positive mental state helped the actress lose the stubborn 85 pounds.

Documenting the entire journey on social media, Jenna showed us the good as well as the bad. Many women praised her for highlighting the harsh realities of weight loss. Taking over a year and a half, the star surpassed her fitness goals and feels much better now with her newfound happiness.
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