20 Times Famous Celebrity Weight Reduction Transformations Caught The Public’s Attention

The path to weight reduction can be long and arduous, especially for those who live in the media spotlight.

Maryjane

• Published in Film & TV
• June 17, 2022

No matter how inspired someone is to shed pounds and get fit, the path can be long and arduous, especially for those who live in the media spotlight while doing so. But there are so many famous celebrities’ weight loss tales that are incredibly inspiring, if only because they remind us of what we, as people, are capable of when we put our minds to it.

Don’t get it wrong: everyone should be the size that makes them feel the most satisfied. But for some of these celebrities, that means going to the gym and changing their diet (or even having surgery), and many of them have sincerely stayed focused and put in the effort.

We’ve seen a lot of celebrities lose weight over the years, whether it’s for a movie role or for personal reasons. Adele’s recent transformation has caused people to take a second look when they see her on stage, but she’s far from the first celebrity to do so.

Jordin Sparks lost more than 50 pounds a few years ago. In an interview, she stated that after her health deteriorated, she resolved never to feel that way again and began taking “baby steps” toward a healthier lifestyle.

Continue reading to learn how some of our favorite celebrities lost weight as we’ve compiled a list of 20 famous celebrity weight loss transformations.

1. Adele says that she works out "two to three times a day" and even admitted that she had become "addicted"

2. Simon Cowell

He says that his transformation is all thanks to getting a good night's sleep every night and also finding a diet that worked for him.

3. Gordon Ramsay

He tells the Daily Mail that he whipped himself into shape and lost more than 50 pounds all because “he was worried he could lose his wife, Tana, if he didn't.”

4. Tyler Baltierra shared the below progress photo in 2018 as he revealed that he went from 208lbs to 165lbs!

5. 'Mama June' Shannon

She lost 300 pounds between the time she starred on Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and presently. Fans watched as she underwent gastric sleeve surgery to help her shed pounds which she showed off in a new red dress.

6. Snooki

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has come a long way since she dropped over 40 pounds after giving birth in 2012.

7. Jordin Sparks

The singer lost more than 50 pounds, and she said that her health was in bad shape. So she decided never to feel that way again and started living a healthier life.

8. Ryan Lochte

The Olympic swimmer shared these before and after photos on Instagram, while revealing the two months worth of progress as he prepared to compete once again.

9. Joe Giudice

When the star was released from ICE in 2019, he looked much different on his daughter Instagram Story. It seemed like Joe got in shape while he was being detained.

10. Jenna Jameson posts before and after photos like these where she encourages her followers to find motivation and happiness

11. Kevin Smith

The director took his health seriously after he had a heart attack in 2018. He made use of Weight Watchers to cut the pounds, and often shares photos like this on his Instagram.

12. Jonah Hill

In 2017, Jonah said that diet had everything to do with the weight he lost and he went to see a nutritionist who told him what to eat.

13. Chris Pratt

After gaining weight for his role on Parks and Recreation, Chris Pratt had to lose some pounds for Guardians of the Galaxy. He achieved this with three or four hours a day of consistent which led to him dropping 60 pounds in just six months.

14. Jimmy Kimmel

Dr. Oz told him that he needed to get healthy and that was exactly what Jimmy needed to hear to get going. He even tried intermittent fasting, and he says it’s working for him.

15. Miranda Lambert

In 2017, she revealed that she lost 20 pounds through portion control and working out.

16. Kirstie Alley

She lost 100 pounds while shooting for Dancing With the Stars in 2011. This was due to her organic diet plan and it finally worked for her.

17. Rebel Wilson

She told Women's Health that she lost over 70 pounds by “eating a high-protein, low-calorie diet, while also learning how to keep her mental health in check.”

18. John Goodman

He told ABC News that he lost more than 100 pounds through the slow and steady method.

19. Jessica Simpson

The fashion mogul lost 100 pounds while working with celebrity trainer Haley Pasternak. She was mindful of what she was eating, and took 14,000 steps a day in order to create a “sustainable new lifestyle change.”

20. Amy Schumer

The comedian shared pictures of her new figure, revealing and admitting that she had liposuction.

There’ve been a lot of celebrity weight reduction stories lately, and they are certainly motivating us to go to the gym on a regular basis. Many of them appear to be very pleased with the way they prioritized their wellbeing, and we absolutely adore seeing how pleased they are now as a result.

We’re sure you have a lot to say about staying fit and healthy. Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

Maryjane