The Most Inspiring Celebrity Weight Loss Stories

Sometimes celebs need to lose weight, like us. Here are some inspiring celebrity weight loss stories, including Alec Baldwin, Jessica Simpson, and more!

Ricki Lake – 130 Pounds Lost

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Ricki Lake earned her start as the large-but-proud character Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ 1988 cult-classic, Hairspray. Afterward, Lake hosted her iconic, or infamous, depending on who you ask, self-titled talk show. The show, which featured extreme guests, paved the way for the likes of Dr. Phil.

While Lake played someone proud of their weight in Hairspray, behind the scenes was another story. Lake suffered from eating disorders for years before attempting to lose weight. However, she’s an inspiration, having lost over 130 pounds now! “To have almost 130 pounds on top, I mean, almost twice what I weigh, I can’t fathom what that feels like today,” Lake told ABC News. “Being a size 6 feels better than being a size 24.”

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