From sky-high starting weights to headline-making transformations, 36 celebrities have opened up about how they slimmed down-and why they did it.
> At a Glance
> – Jelly Roll dropped nearly 200 lbs since 2022 and wants to lose 100 lbs more
> – John Goodman has kept off 200 lbs since 2007 with diet and workouts
> – Oprah, Whoopi, and Amy Schumer all credit medication plus lifestyle changes for lasting results
> – Why it matters: Their stories highlight the mix of surgery, meds, diet, and fitness that fuels major weight loss-offering real-world insight for anyone battling the scale
Hollywood’s biggest names are stepping on smaller scales. Across music, film, and TV, stars have shared the numbers, methods, and motivations behind dramatic slim-downs that range from 50 to 250 lbs.
The Biggest Losers
John Goodman leads the pack, down 200 lbs since 2007, telling AARP he sticks to healthy meals and daily workouts to avoid sliding back. Ethan Suplee has shed 250 lbs from a peak of 536 lbs, keeping the weight off for nearly two decades while raising four kids and hitting the gym.
| Star | Starting Weight | Pounds Lost | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jelly Roll | 540 lbs | ~200 lbs | Diet + walking + 5K training |
| Fat Joe | 470 lbs | ~250 lbs | Low-carb diet + Ozempic |
| Billy Gardell | N/A | 170 lbs | Bariatric surgery + lifestyle overhaul |
| Adele | N/A | 100 lbs | Weightlifting & circuit training for anxiety |
| Rebel Wilson | N/A | 80 lbs | Doctor-advised diet for fertility |
Medication & Mindset Shifts
Plenty of A-listers now speak openly about prescription help. Oprah told PEOPLE she uses weight-loss medication post-knee surgery: “Obesity is a disease… not about willpower.” Whoopi Goldberg shed enough to go from ~300 lbs to a healthier weight with Mounjaro, urging compassion: “Stop judging everybody.”
Amy Schumer dropped 50 lbs after Cushing’s syndrome caused dangerous swelling; she now calls herself “pain free” on Mounjaro. Comedian Jim Gaffigan jokes he has “no qualms” about the same drug, having lost 50 lbs and improved his cholesterol.
Food, Fitness & Family Motivation
Jelly Roll keeps it simple: “I’m eating a lot of protein and vegetables and walking.” He hopes to hit 250 lbs so he can finally skydive and ride roller coasters.
Post Malone cut soda and shed 55 lbs, going from 240 lbs to 185 lbs. Kelly Clarkson takes “something that helps break down sugar” (not Ozempic) after her doctor’s two-year plea. Ed Sheeran quit smoking and late-night kebabs, swapping them for workouts to keep up with his kids.
Takeaways
- Consistency beats perfection: Goodman, Suplee, and Al Roker (down 100+ lbs since 2002 gastric bypass) stress daily habits over quick fixes.
- Medication is mainstream: Oprah, Whoopi, Amy, Jim, and Eric Stonestreet all back GLP-1 drugs as legitimate tools.
- Personal why powers progress: fertility (Rebel), fatherhood (Ed, Post), health scares (Billy, Amy), or simply wanting to ride a bull (Jelly Roll).
Whether through surgery, shots, or sheer sweat, these celebrities prove major weight change is possible-and that the scale is only part of the story.
