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!

Aretha Franklin – 85 Pounds Lost

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From her entrance to the music scene in 1967 to her death in 2018, and even today, Aretha Franklin remains the Queen of Soul. With hits like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “Respect,” as well as dazzling stage shows, Franklin captivated fans and critics alike. Amazingly, she then became an even more inspirational figure when she showed everyone they can lose weight, no matter what their age!

A decade before her death, Franklin received an undisclosed diagnosis from her doctor. Even though she chose not to reveal the diagnosis, she said it forced her to live the healthy life she had always dreamed of living. Just a few months after her diagnosis, the Queen of Soul had lost a whopping 85 pounds!

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