Chris Pratt – 60 Pounds Lost

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When actor Chris Pratt appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy, he definitely caught the world off guard. The actor, who rose to fame on the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation, had dropped about 60 pounds for his superhero role in the film, gaining a six-pack in the process.

Of course, the next natural question on everyone’s mind was: how did he do it? For Pratt, the answer is pretty basic: diet and exercise. “I eat that hamburger, and that’s 1,200 calories, and I’m gonna work out tomorrow and burn 800 calories. I may as well eat a salad here, still do that workout, and then I’m actually making progress,” the actor told magazine Men’s Health. Well, you can’t argue with that kind of logic!

Ethan Suplee – 300 Pounds Lost

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Actor Ethan Suplee might have the most incredible celebrity weight loss story of all time. After the former Boy Meet World actor hit 550 pounds, and doctors needed to use a special scale to weigh him, Suplee knew he had to turn his life around. “I was utterly horrified,” Suplee told The Today Show.

Although he’s now lost 300 pounds and started a weight loss podcast, American Glutton, Suplee says the formula is simple: diet, exercise, and determination win the day. “The main thing I had to do was make sure I didn’t eat more calories than I expended each day. And guess what? Foods that were nutritious — dark leafy greens, chicken, salmon — also tended to be much lower in calories than, say, a two-patty Super Star,” Suplee explained.

Adam Richman – 70 Pounds Lost

For years, Adam Richman hosted the show Man vs. Food. In case you can’t tell by the name, the show revolved around Richman attempting to devour massive eating challenges from around the United States. Needless to say, it had quite a negative impact on Richman’s physical well-being. In fact, the Food Network owner, Ken Lowe, even spoke out about concerns over the host’s health.

Thankfully, with some help from a nutritionist and added exercise, Richman lost 70 pounds! He particularly enjoys playing soccer. This might explain why he did a photoshoot for Cosmopolitan UK to show off his weight loss!

Alec Baldwin – 40 Pounds Lost

Sadly, in 2011, legendary actor Alec Baldwin found out he’s pre-diabetic. As a result, the actor announced that he would try to become a healthier individual. For many, health development can be precisely what they need to finally start a weight loss journey.

After his diagnosis, Baldwin decided to quit artificial sugar and dairy altogether. Additionally, he started doing Pilates and swimming daily. Just like the rest of us, the actor finds it challenging to work out with such a hectic schedule. So, on those days where he can’t hit the gym, he says he merely eats less. Recently, Baldwin revealed he’d lost a total of 40 pounds following his new, loose plan! We’re sure he also took some tips from his wife, Hilaria, who owns a yoga studio in New York City.

Peter Facinelli – 30 Pounds Lost

Like so many of us, actor Peter Facinelli found himself incredibly bored during the recent COVID-19 lockdowns. Of course, you might know, Facinelli from roles like Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight series and Donovan on the series Fastlane. However, during the lockdowns, he found himself home alone like everyone else. So the actor decided to lose some weight with the extra time off!

“Everything’s shut down right now, and I wanted to focus on myself … to get as physically fit as I could,” Facinelli recently explained. Even more than working out, the actor says it’s about watching what you eat. His biggest tips? No sugar, and start cooking your meals!

Kevin Smith – 68 Pounds Lost

Kevin Smith can’t keep “silent” about his new healthy lifestyle! The Jay and Silent Bob star is feeling “wonderful” since losing 58 pounds after suffering a massive heart attack in 2018. “I started at 256, and I’m 198. So what is that, 58 at this point?” Smith told Us Weekly. “I honestly never thought I’d get to even 200, so getting under it is crazy town.”

The writer-director revealed that he changed his diet and started working out regularly after that terrifying night in February 2018. Now a Weight Watcher ambassador, Smith has been following a vegan diet and documenting his celebrity weight loss journey on social media. “Eat green, and it just falls off,” he told Us Weekly.

Chaz Bono – 95 Pounds Lost

Before appearing on Dancing with the Stars, actor and activist Chaz Bono, the son of Sonny Bono and Cher, was always known for being a tad overweight. However, his appearance on the dancing competition started a weight loss fire inside Bono that burns to this day. Thanks to regular diet and exercising, he’s down just over 95 pounds as of this writing and is still losing regularly!

“I’d love to do Dancing all over again,” Bono said to ABC News recently, commenting on his weight loss. “I’d do it so much better now than I did then!” Of course, while looking great is one thing, the best side effect of weight loss is the feeling. “I really feel very satisfied and comfortable with the way I eat now, which is amazing, and for me, kind of a miracle,” he said.

Hilary Duff – 40 Pounds Lost

Actress-turned-singer Hilary Duff became a teen idol thanks to her role on the hit Disney series The Lizzie McGuire Show in the early 2000s. Since then, she was gone on to enjoy a massive career in music as well as a successful clothing line.

So, it’s no wonder so many wanted to know the secrets of Duff’s post-pregnancy weight loss, which simply blew fans away. It’s hard to tell that the singer even had children. Thankfully, Duff has held nothing back! As she told InStyle Magazine, just a month after giving birth, she started hitting the gym and eating healthy once again. Before long, the actress lost over 40 pounds!

Jennifer Hudson – 80 Pounds Lost

After winning the third season of American Idol, singer Jennifer Hudson has enjoyed a successful career as both a pop singer and actress in musicals. However, ten years ago, the singer started a different, but just as difficult, journey: one of celebrity weight loss.

Today, Hudson has lost over 80 pounds, all thanks to, in her own words, “portion control.” In fact, Hudson has now become a star spokesperson for the diet company Weight Watchers! As a celebrity face for WW, the singer is not only available to tell others what helped her but also to inspire others to take the first step! Hudson’s best advice: “Out of sight, out of mind.” If there’s food that temps her, she simply throws it away. What a simple plan to follow!

Oprah Winfrey – 30 Pounds Lost

Outside of reality show stars, few have been more open about their weight loss story than Oprah Winfrey. Over the years, she dedicated multiple episodes of her hit talk show to her weight loss struggles and solution. However, it seemed like nothing worked for an extended period. Finally, in 2015, Oprah shared a solution that really worked when she became a spokesperson for – and large stockholder of – Weight Watchers.

Oprah also says it helps to have a goal in mind. Her goal? She told People Magazine that she wanted her partner of 30-years, Stedman Graham, to be able to carry her to their pool! She also revealed to the people that she’s already lost 30 pounds!

Ashlee Simpson – 40 Pounds Lost

Jessica Simpson’s younger sister, Ashlee Simpson, followed in her sister’s footsteps nearly every step of the way. Not only did she become a reality show star and singer, just like Jessica, but Ashlee also had her own celebrity weight loss journey! You see, like her sister, Ashlee similarly suffered from a post-pregnancy weight gain. So, after her second birth, the younger Simpson went into hardcore weight loss mode, taking to social media to have fans keep her accountable.

Today, Ashlee looks just as great as Jessica does! Like her sister, Ashlee consistently works out with a trainer and watches what she eats, even after losing the weight. We’ll have to wait and see if Ashlee needs to do it again, as she is currently expecting her third child with her husband, Evan Ross, the son of Diana Ross.

Amy Schumer – 40 Pounds Lost

In almost every stand-up special that Amy Schumer has worked on, she has discussed her weight. You see, Schumer had no problem talking about her larger size. However, as part of the deal for her own movie, Trainwreck, Schumer needed to lose a few pounds for the film.

“It was explained to me before I did [Trainwreck] that if you weigh over 140 pounds as a woman in Hollywood and you’re on the screen, it will hurt people’s eyes. So I lost some weight to do that, but never again,” Schumer said to People. So, the comedian then hired a personal trainer to develop a healthy eating plan and exercise routine. The result? Schumer dropped 40 pounds!

Kelly Clarkson – 37 Pounds Lost

The winner of the first season of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, has remained a mega pop star for nearly two decades! Hard to believe it’s been that long, right? Since her AI win, Clarkson has enjoyed a massive career, topping charts and winning plenty of awards along the way. While the singer took a break from music to start her own talk show and become a judge on The Voice, she also used the time to lose a little bit of weight!

36-year-old Clarkson said that she managed to lose those extra pounds by following Steven Gundry’s best-selling book, The Plant Paradox. Going vegan, as you can see, has had a severe impact on the singer’s life, who started working on a new album during the coronavirus lockdown.

Tia Mowry – 70 Pounds Lost

Like many other celebrities, former Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry found herself more than a bit overweight after the birth of her daughter, Cairo, in 2018. Meanwhile, after her current Netflix show, Family Reunion, took a break in 2019, Mowry realized she had the time to lose those extra pounds! However, she wanted to do things on her own terms. Now, thanks to diet and exercise, Mowry has lost 70 pounds and looks better than ever!

“I’ve lost to date 68 pounds since giving birth to my daughter,” Mowry wrote on Instagram in August 2020. “I’m very proud that I did it my way and in my time…To all the women who are feeling pressured after birth. Do YOU! Do what makes YOU proud and do it in YOUR time. Not anyone else’s.”

Rachel Ray – Undisclosed Weight Loss

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TV talk show host, celebrity chef, and cookbook author Rachael Ray first became a household name in the early 2000s, thanks to her show 30 Minute Meals, and hasn’t looked back since. Now, with an empire that includes everything from a talk show and slot machines to a cookware line and magazine, Ray is worth a whopping $100 million!

Somehow, despite recently entering her 50s, Ray does not look a day over 30! And that’s all thanks to her impressive celebrity weight loss plan. In a tell-all interview in her own magazine, go figure, Ray revealed the secret to her success: keeping hydrated and daily high-intensity workouts. While Ray didn’t mind divulging her secrets to fans, she did stop short of sharing exactly how much she had lost.

Candace Cameron Bure – Undisclosed Weight Loss

On the hit ’90s sitcom Full House, everyone always found child star Candace Cameron Bure’s chubby look quite adorable. However, as the actress grew older, she no longer wanted to carry her beloved childhood chubbiness. So, she turned her entire life around!

“I [now] eat a very clean diet. I love vegetables and protein. That’s mainly what my healthy weight loss diet plan consists of, but I don’t deny myself anything. If I eat very rich foods I just eat them in moderation,” Bure shared. As you might suspect, Bure also matches her new diet with plenty of exercise, as any doctor would recommend! “The secret is doing the type of exercise I actually enjoy, so it doesn’t feel like a chore,” Bure says. “I also love social walks or hikes with a friend.”

Aretha Franklin – 85 Pounds Lost

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!

Missy Elliott – 40 Pounds Lost

One of the most famous female rappers of all time, Missy Elliot, became a massive star thanks to her bold, in-your-face style. And, as you might imagine, she tackled celebrity weight loss the same way! So, how did Elliot lose nearly 50 pounds? She cut out bread and any liquids besides water. Now, Elliot is nearly unrecognizable!

“Proud to say it’s been four months I have only drank water, no other juices or soda, I cut out bread & Lord knows that’s been the hardest for me! See I’ve NEVER been a water drinker but this have helped my skin, it really restore glow back & I don’t feel sluggish. NOW the other thing if I can only cut out JUNK FOOD that’s my weakness. But if I can give up those other things I’ll fight that to! Maybe two cupcakes a month,” she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Raven-Symoné – 70 Pounds Lost

That’s So Raven and The View star Raven-Symoné has become a serious role model to the many who have grown up watching her every day. These days, Symoné brings a lot more than smiles to people’s faces – she also shares an important message of body acceptance!

Since she grew up on set, surrounded by food, Symoné put on some serious weight in early adulthood. However, recently, she reached her celebrity weight loss goals by shedding nearly 70 pounds! How did she do it? By being “mindful” of her food portions and hitting the gym. Well, there’s no question it’s done wonders for Symoné’s self-esteem!

Tiffany Haddish – 50 Pounds Lost

Comedian-turned actress Tiffany Haddish has one of the most interesting careers of all time. From her time on the standup stage and the silver screen to her musical work with the likes of Cardi B, she’s done it all! Sadly, all that work meant Haddish had very little time to take care of herself.

However, that all changed when, last year, Haddish started dating fellow rapper Common. The star says now that “[she’s] got somebody that cares about [her],” she wants to live a long and healthy life. So, Haddish started eating right and working out. Now, according to her Instagram, she’s lost just over 50 pounds. Fantastic!

Russell Crowe – 50 Pounds Lost

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Just like many celebrities on this list, the Gladiator star began putting on some pounds when he surpassed the 50s mark. Also, Crowe was going through some personal and family issues that led him to stress eat, and he soon became quite unfit. However, after he was offered a new role, the iconic actor decided it was time to put in the work!

Crowe then began taking care again of his body and decided to hire a personal trainer. With a proper diet and training, he’s already down by almost 50 pounds! That’s right. Even though Crowe is nearly 60, he still looks fantastic. Way to go, Crowe!

Valerie Bertinelli – 172 Pounds Lost

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Famed soap opera actress Valerie Bertinelli has managed to drop a staggering 172 pounds over her career! Before Bertinelli took matters into her own hands to remedy her weight issues, it was a regular hot gossip topic for all soap following media outlets. So, the actress decided she had endured enough and decided to do something about it!

Ultimately, Bertinelli opted for a traditional, but effective, celebrity weight loss plan. “My dieting philosophy is, you never have to give up anything completely. If there’s something you really like, you’ll always be pining for it. Then, if it’s put in front of you, you’ll go crazy for it,” she said. “Let’s face it, any diet is going to be prohibitive in some way, so you have to enjoy the process and the progress, and not look at it as misery.”

Celine Dion – Undisclosed Weight Loss

When iconic singer Celine Dion appeared at the Paris Fashion Week last year, many outlets reported on how it looked as though maybe she had lost a little too much weight. Just a couple of days later, Dion cleared up the matter with ABC News.

“It’s true that I’m a little thinner,” she said in the interview. “Everything’s fine, nothing’s wrong.” While the “My Heart Will Go On” singer admitted she had lost a couple of pounds, she did not say how much she’s lost. However, she had no problem revealing her secret to her weight loss: dancing. More specifically, ballet. “I do this four times a week,” Dion said. “People say, ‘She’s a lot thinner,’ but I’m working hard. I like to move, and (weight loss) comes with it.”

Kaley Cuoco – Undisclosed Weight Loss

Actress Kaley Cuoco became a household name thanks to her role as Penny no-last-name on the popular TV show The Big Bang Theory. Since then, the actress-producer has enjoyed a stellar career in Hollywood, becoming one of the biggest TV stars of the modern era. However, even the likes of Cuoco can gain a few extra pounds. And, like many celebrity weight loss journeys, when the star wanted to keep herself accountable, she turned to social media.

During her weight loss journey, Cuoco often shared videos of her workout routines and her meals. Now, she looks more like a fitness model than a television star! And she’s still going! Cuoco even posted a video of herself enjoying a post-workout ice bath!

Ed Sheeran – 62 Pounds Lost

Unfortunately, not every celebrity weight loss story starts off as a happy tale of inspired change. To most of us, Ed Sheeran, the singer of hits like “Shape of You,” and “Thinking Out Loud,” always looked just fine! However, the British singer admits he made the mistake of looking at troll comments online, which called him “chunky.” The words hurt Sheeran so much that he decided to shed off some pounds!

“I was the same sort of age as the One Direction boys and Justin Bieber and all these people that were really in shape and had six-packs and I was kind of like, ‘Oh should I be looking like this?’,” Sheeran admits. Eventually, the pop singer adopted a healthy diet and began working out, losing a total of 62 pounds in the process!

Gabourey Sidibe – 100 Pounds Lost

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Actors very rarely hit their debut role right out of the park. However, that’s precisely what Gabourey Sidibe did in the film Precious! Her lead performance earned her an Academy Award nomination, not to mention worldwide recognition. These days, Sidibe continues making waves in Hollywood and enjoys a successful career in TV and film. And, through it all, Sidibe’s always remained body positive. Recently, however, the actress has decided to cut some weight from her body – only for herself, of course.

Like many other celebrities, Sidibe has not yet revealed how much weight she’s lost in total. After all, her celebrity weight loss journey is for her, no one else. Still, reports from those close to the star revealed that she’d lost nearly 100 pounds! One thing is for sure: she looks fantastic!

Drew Barrymore – 20 Pounds Lost

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We don’t usually think of established actresses like Drew Barrymore struggling with weight issues. However, the actress said on The Late Show with James Corden that, after separating from her husband in 2016, he experienced some serious weight problems.

While filming Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet, Barrymore even asked the producers if she could drop 20 pounds without it affecting her character. The producers gave Barrymore the get-go, so the actress sought out medical-grade help. She hired a nutritionist Dr. Kimberly Snyder, who helped her develop a personal low-carb diet to achieve her goals. Barrymore isn’t the only one Snyder’s helped, either, Dr. Oz, Reese Witherspoon, and Kerry Washington all swear by her products and books!

Shonda Rhimes – Unknown Weight Lost

You may not know Shonda Rhimes by name, but you certainly know the shows this TV producer and showrunner has created. From Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice to Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, she’s done it all! Now, Rhimes has also become famous for her celebrity weight loss results. Bur she’s not revealing how much she lost anytime soon…

“I did it because I could not walk up a short flight up stairs without stopping to take a break and wiping sweat from my brow,” Rhimes explained in an interview. “I did it because my body was physically rebelling against the brain that had been ignoring it for so long.”

Delta Burke – 65 Pounds Lost

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Those who grew up in the ’80s probably remember Delta Burke, who became an overnight sensation thanks to the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker on the hit sitcom Designing Women. However, after leaving the series suddenly, Burke remained absent from both the big and small screen for many years. As it turns out, the reason behind it all was that she had gained some serious weight. So, Burke decided to take some time off and try and lose it.

In fact, Burke’s doctor told her that if she didn’t improve her weight and health, sooner rather than later, she would need to take insulin for life. Thankfully, the actress managed to stay focused, cutting down her weight with a healthy diet and exercise, losing 65 pounds in the process!

Abby Lee Miller – Down 8 Sizes

If you’ve watched any reality television in the last decade, then you likely know what Dance Moms is. If not, it’s a show about young dancers and what they need to go through to accomplish their goals of becoming star dancers. The head dance instructor on the reality show, in charge of children and their bickering parents, is Abby Lee Miller. Like many other celebrity weight loss journeys, the dance instructor’s began with a type II diabetes diagnosis.

However, as an influential dance instructor, Miller wasn’t about to let that stop her from teaching. Even though she admitted she went through a rocky start, Miller now has a handle on the difficult lifestyle changes. All that effort paid off, as she dropped from a size 24 size to a size 16. More importantly, Miller gets to continue doing what she loves the most: teach dance!

Kathleen Turner – Undisclosed Weight Loss

Iconic actress Kathleen Turner began to put on some pounds about three decades into her career. In fact, the actress has admitted that it took her by surprise, as Turner always thought her metabolism would keep up with her! So, instead of doing something about it, Turner said that she elected to ignore it when she should have faced the problem head-on. It took a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis from her doctor for the actress to make some sustainable changes in her life.

Thankfully, a couple of years ago, Turner adopted a healthier lifestyle, and finally managed to lose the weight. Specifically, the actress credits her celebrity weight loss to her newly restricted use of alcohol, drugs, or any other types of chemicals. Turner not only gained her confidence back, but her new lifestyle also helped her get back on the big screen! Congrats!

Mama June – 300 Pounds Lost

While celebrities often share social media updates, few document their entire celebrity weight loss journey to their fans. However, Mama June certainly came close! After the Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star hit 400 pounds, she knew it was time to turn things around. So, June started to lose weight, quickly. To keep herself accountable, the reality star even let cameras document her entire process.

Mama June: From Not to Hot premiered on TLC in 2017. By the end of the first season, June had already dropped 100 pounds. That’s right! These days, she’s shed three times that! According to June, it’s all thanks to dieting and her personal trainer, the loud and proud Kenya Crooks. Believe it or not, June’s not the only member of the family losing weight…