Insane Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations: Beyoncé, Britney Spears & More
Jerry Ferrara – 55 Pounds
For eight years, Jerry Ferrara was renowned as the short and round driver for a big movie star in the hit HBO series, Entourage. But after the show ended, Ferrara decided to take control of his health, not for Hollywood, but his well-being.
Ferrara began by quitting smoking before moving onto a diet overhaul. Then came an exercise regiment that saw him return to playing sports, albeit in what he calls old man versions of basketball and boxing. He also went from walking on a treadmill to running on one.
Melissa McCarthy – 70 Pounds
Known for movies like “The Boss” and “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” the American comedian Melissa McCarthy rose to stardom when she landed the role of ‘Sookie St. James’ in “Gilmore Girls.” To appear in the series, however, McCarthy was forced to commit to a radical eating regimen that changed her looks but also took a heavy toll on the way she felt.
She managed to lose a whopping 70 pounds in just four months after visiting a doctor who recommended her an all-liquid diet. According to Women’s Health magazine, McCarthy hated it and felt “crazy and starved half the time.”
John Goodman – 100 Pounds
John Goodman was renowned as a big hilarious man who, at one point, topped 400 pounds. But the star of films like The Flintstones and 10 Cloverfield Lane decided to take a stance with his weight, changing his entire lifestyle in the process.
Goodman quit drinking and has attended daily Anonymous meetings since 2007. He also switched to a Mediterranean diet focusing on plant-based foods and limiting the red meat that he eats. Goodman has reprised his role as Dan in the Roseanne spinoff called The Conners. He will also be voicing his Monster’s Inc character in an upcoming series called Monsters At Work.
Jordin Sparks – 50 Pounds
Although Jordin Sparks never had any issue with her fuller figure, she did have a problem with her health. To improve her well-being, she decided to pursue a healthier approach to life, with the knock-on effect being weight loss.
Eighteen months after making a lifestyle change, Sparks had lost a total of 50 pounds. Her approach was to be more conscious of what she eats and also to hit the gym for both fitness and toning. An excellent start to her mornings is essential for Sparks, too, as she kicks off her day with a protein shake or some fruit.
Queen Latifah – 30 Pounds
Queen Latifah has always been a big woman, and she never had a problem with her body. But at some point, not caring about one’s health can start taking their toll. This is what happened to Queen Latifah, so she decided to change her way of living.
One of the fundamental changes she did was following a weight loss program. Latifah started doing the Jenny Craig diet but is now just using her common sense and self-discipline. She eats in moderation and exercises regularly. Her eating plan includes eating vegetables and lean meat and drinking lots of water.
Ricky Lake – 130 Pounds
Ricki Lake has no problem sharing her issues with her weight to the public. She even made no secret of it on her tabloid talk show called The Ricki Lake Show. Before she started taping for the program, she went on a diet and lost 100 pounds in six months.
Still, Ricki’s weight continued to fluctuate, especially after having children. After her second child in 2001, Lake pursued her weight loss journey with vigor and lost 30 pounds. She did so by managing her diet through a healthy food delivery service and getting regular exercise.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – 40 Pounds
Snooki became renowned as the full-figured party animal from the hit reality TV show Jersey Shore. The TV star, who is also a dancer and had stints as a professional wrestler, decided to lose weight to be healthier.
Her first attempt was in 2010 and involved the quick fix cookie diet by Dr. Sanford Siegel. It helped her lose 20 pounds, but she has since moved on to a more organic approach to weight loss. Since 2016, Snooki has been focusing on health instead of weight, eating proper portions of healthy food while also exercising regularly.
Al Roker – 140 Pounds
As NBC’s weatherman, Al Roker became well known for his weight as much as his weather forecasts. But while the recognition was good, Roker’s weight led to his friendships and marriage breaking down. Ultimately, he decided to take drastic action to solve his weight problem.
Roker had gastric sleeve surgery, and the procedure helped him lose 100 pounds. But not being satisfied with the result, Roker changed things up some more. He started following the ketogenic diet, and this low carb high-fat diet has already seen him drop another 40 pounds more.
Aretha Franklin – 100 Pounds
The late great songstress Aretha Franklin was renowned as the Queen of Soul, and she was also considered a diva. This label is about being big in personality, voice, and in some cases, body too. It’s probably why Aretha Franklin didn’t mind being a large woman.
But after she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, she got a team of experts to help her switch up her lifestyle. They scrutinized her diet and came up with one that helped her drop 85 pounds. There are rumors that she went for bariatric surgery as well, though those rumors were never proven true.
Kelly Osbourne – 50 Pounds
Kelly Osbourne shot to fame thanks to her family’s reality show The Osbournes. While she never bothered about her weight before the show started, the spotlight made her more image-conscious. This was mostly due to the cyberbullying she went through for her weight and image.
Osbourne went through a weight loss journey that saw her weight fluctuate before it eventually dropped and stabilized. She attributes this weight loss to her vegan diet and regular hikes in the Hollywood Hills. Osbourne also has a personal trainer who trains both her and her mother, Sharon, leading to her 50-pound weight loss.
Dr. Dre – 50 Pounds
Being the man behind the scenes has its perks and drawbacks. You don’t need to worry too much about image, but at the same time, that can lead to you letting go. Dr. Dre experienced all this as he struggled with weight throughout his life.
Eventually, Dr. Dre decided to take his health and his weight seriously. He hired a celebrity trainer to help him slim down. His workouts involve a mixture of cardio, weights, and calisthenics that has helped him drop 50 pounds. All his efforts have lowered his blood pressure as well!
Jerry Ferrara – 55 Pounds
For eight years, Jerry Ferrara was renowned as the short and round driver for a big movie star in the hit HBO series, Entourage. But after the show ended, Ferrara decided to take control of his health, not for Hollywood, but his well-being.
Ferrara began by quitting smoking before moving onto a diet overhaul. Then came an exercise regiment that saw him return to playing sports, albeit in what he calls old man versions of basketball and boxing. He also went from walking on a treadmill to running on one.
Zach Galifianakis – 50 Pounds
Zach Galifianakis shot to fame as a part of the wolf pack in The Hangover film franchise. He even won the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his character as Alan Garner. His performance earned him roles in other films like Youth In Revolt and Up In The Air.
Despite his success, he wasn’t happy with how his health and lifestyle were going, so Galifianakis made some drastic changes. These include giving up drinking, eating healthier, and exercising. He says he walks a lot, and just avoiding the booze has left him feeling way better in terms of his health and functionality.
Alec Baldwin – 60 Pounds
Alec Baldwin is a big name in the acting game. Shooting to fame for his role in the Knots Landing, he went on to star in films like Beetlejuice and Working Girl before having a lead role in the sitcom 30 Rock. However, he also went through a terrible health period.
According to Baldwin, he was pre-diabetic and didn’t want to be on insulin injections, so he decided to make changes to his diet. His main goal was to lose weight, which made him remove breakfast from his meal plan, replacing it with juicing in the morning. He also eliminated sugar from his diet and started exercising.
Rebel Wilson – 40-50 Pounds
Rebel Wilson has one of the strangest weight loss histories of any Hollywood star. She wanted to lose weight and be healthy, but she couldn’t. To play her most prominent role as Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect, she needed to stay the same size as when she auditioned.
Once the filming wrapped up for the three films, she stuck to her mission of reaching 180 pounds. She dubbed 2020 the year of health and has already lost 40 pounds. Her diet mostly revolves around cutting out snacking, gluten, and dairy and focusing on breakfast instead of dinner. She also works out five days a week.
Britney Spears – 16 Pounds
Britney Spears has had a turbulent life. She had a shotgun wedding with Kevin Federline, lost custody of her children, and needed a conservatorship with her father filling the role. The one thing she has always been, though, is fit and lean.
Her entire brand was built on this image of being active from her first song, where she’s seen dancing and singing. Dance is what Spears turns to whenever she needs to lose some weight, and she ensures she never skips a workout. It’s also helpful that she is dating Sam Ashgari, a personal trainer and budding actor.
50 Cent – 55 Pounds
If you remember the music video for In Da Club, you’ll know it involved a lean 50 Cent showing us the perfect specimen of a rapper. While his weight has fluctuated due to age and just the rigors of life, one of his most significant weight changes came for a completely different reason.
50 Cent had a role in the film Things Fall Apart, in which he played a football player who has cancer. To look the part he was playing, the star went on a liquid diet and ran on a treadmill for three hours a day to drop from 214 pounds to 160 pounds.
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