#30. Aretha Franklin
Late soul singer Aretha Franklin will always be remembered as a beautiful, curvy woman, but did you know that she once weighed over 300 pounds?
After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Franklin decided to start losing some weight. Unwilling to go under the knife, she lost over 100 pounds by following a healthy diet, though her fitness trainer also played his part.
#29. Kourtney Kardashian - 35 Pounds
Kourtney Kardashian is a total diva and she's as gorgeous as any woman can be. Many people have been left wondering how she managed to keep in such good shape after giving birth to three kids.
Kourtney recently confessed that she's managed to maintain her figure by sticking to a sugar-free, high protein, low carb keto diet. Thanks to her new eating habits, she's shed over 35 pounds.
#28. Mikey Robins - 143 Pounds
Australian media personality Mikey Robins struggled with food addiction ever since he was ten years old. After battling obesity throughout most of his adult life, he finally decided to lose weight in his early 40s.
Even though he started with weight loss diets, he ended up going for lap-band surgery, thanks to which he lost nearly 145 pounds. Look at him now!
#27. Lavell Crawford - 120 Pounds
Even though Lavell Crawford's plump figure helped him land on several roles as a bodyguard (including his hit role as Saul's personal guard in Breaking Bad), he recently decided to do something about his weight.
Since exercise and diet didn't appeal to him, he decided to opt for gastric sleeve surgery. In the blink of an eye, the actor lost over 120 pounds.
#26. Craig Robinson - 50 Pounds
Are many of your friends going veg? Well, there's a reason! Not only is it good for the environment, but it's also healthy for your body. If you don't believe me, then ask Craig Robinson!
The famous star from The Office lost 50 pounds by switching to a vegan diet, although hitting the gym also played its part. What are you waiting for to follow his steps?
#25. Marie Osmond - 45 Pounds
Country singer Marie Osmond rose to fame in the early 70s and she'll always be remembered for her Paper Roses remake. As she recently confessed in an interview, she suffered from weight problems ever since her teenage days.
However, everything changed for the better once she discovered the famous Nutrisystem diet program. Thanks to this innovative diet, the singer lost nearly 50 pounds.
#24. Matthew McConaughey - 42 Pounds
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey is everyone's dream date, and let's be honest: he always looks gorgeous no matter his weight.
As you probably know, he's undergone some major weight changes for some of his roles. For instance, for the drama film Dallas Buyers Club, he lost 42 pounds, which he managed by sticking to a diet rich in fish and green veggies.
#23. Carnie Wilson - 150 Pounds
Pop artist Carnie Wilson struggled with obesity during most of her life, and even though she shed some weight during the peak of her singing career, she gained tons of weight as soon as her band dissolved.
Worried about her health and following her doctors' advice, Carnie opted for gastric bypass surgery and lost 150 pounds. In 2012, she went under the knife one last time after going through a lap-band procedure. Look at her now!
#22. Jorge Garcia - 100 Pounds
Following Craig Robinson's steps, Lost star Jorge Garcia lost tons of weight after adopting a strict vegan diet. While he wasn't convinced by the idea at first, he's now a major veggie fan.
A few years ago, Garcia's health was a nationwide trending topic. In fact, one of his doctors told him he could die unless he had gastric bypass. Nevertheless, the actor ended up shedding over 100 pounds simply by going green.
#21. Frankie Essex - 28 Pounds
Breakups are never easy – if not, ask Frankie Essex! After breaking up with John Lyons, she struggled with food addiction and put on nearly 30 pounds.
It wasn't long before she decided to pull herself together and shed the pounds she had gained. Believe it or not, she quickly lost 28 pounds just by cutting junk food and wine from her diet.
#20. Abby Lee Miller - 40 Pounds
Dance Moms actress Abby Lee Miller is known both for her acting talent as well as her enviable curves. What you were probably never told was that she struggled with her weight throughout most of her career as a result of hypothyroidism.
After giving it some thought, Lee Miller finally decided to go under the knife in 2017. As a result of her gastric sleeve surgery, she lost over 100 pounds!
#19. Roseanne Barr - 140 Pounds
Roseanne Barr rose to fame in the early 80s as a comedian, though she went on to win an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her lead role in Roseanne.
In the late 90s, weighing over 350 pounds, Barr decided it was time for a makeover. After going through gastric bypass surgery and with the help of diet pills, she lost over 140 pounds.
#18. Deborah Voigt - 130 Pounds
Lyric singer Deborah Voigt reached her record weight of 250 pounds in 2003. She had gained so much weight that she could barely slip into her dress at the Royal Opera House in 2004.
In 2005, she made up her mind and went through an innovative cosmetic procedure which helped her lose over 130 pounds. Beat that!
#17. Wayne Knight - 117 Pounds
If you're a hardcore Seinfeld fan, then you probably remember Wayne Knight's brilliant portrayal of mailman Newman. Back in the days, he was a rather plump man, but look at him now!
Over the years, Knight started shifting to a healthier lifestyle, which included no smoking, less drinking, and no junk food. The result? He lost over 100 pounds!
#16. Christina Aguilera - 50 Pounds
Beautiful pop star Christina Aguilera has always been a major sex symbol, but she really struggled with her weight after giving birth to her first child. In just a few months, she gained nearly 200 pounds!
But nothing is impossible for our favorite pop singer, who shed 50 pounds by sticking to a healthier diet and doing lots of yoga. Yoga? Now there's a weight loss tip I never heard before!
#15. Gabourey Sidibe - 175 Pounds
The famous Precious star Gabourey Sidibe has always struggled with her weight, but everything changed when she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Even though she was always against the idea of going under the knife, she ended up opting for gastric sleeve surgery, which helped her lose 175 pounds. However, she insists she did this for the sake of her health instead of beauty.
#14. Vince Vaughn - 26 Pounds
Famous for his roles in Zoolander, Starsky & Hutch, and The Wedding Crushers, Vince Vaughn is probably one of the most hilarious actors out there. But have you noticed anything different about him over the years?
Vaughn started gaining a massive amount of weight after making his big break in Hollywood. It wasn't until the mid 90s that he set out to lose some weight, and guess what? He shed 26 pounds just by running more and eating less junk food.
#13. Adam Goldstein - 150 Pounds
Adam Goldstein – commonly known as DJ AM – always struggled with his weight as a kid and until not very long ago, he weighed nearly 250 pounds.
The main reason behind his excess weight was his unhealthy diet, as he would binge on cheeseburgers, pizza and french fries almost every day. In 2003, he finally decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery and lost almost 150 pounds.
#12. Paula Deen - 40 Pounds
After struggling with her weight for years, chef and media personality Paula Deen was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2012. Because of this, her doctors suggested to switch to a healthier lifestyle, including a well-balanced diet and a daily workout regime.
As a consequence, Deen lost nearly 45 pounds in a matter of months. Her body transformation inspired her to write the nutrition book Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Recipes Lightened Up.
#11. Austin "Chumlee" Russel - 100 Pounds
Pawn Stars actor Austin "Chumlee Russel used to be extremely overweight, but at one point, he decided to switch to a healthier lifestyle and lose some weight.
He started by losing red meat and eating more veggies and he eventually started exercising on a daily basis. He lost nearly 75 pounds in 2017 and lost an extra 25 pounds the following year.
#10. Etta James - 200 Pounds
Singer Etta James went through one of the most drastic body transformations featured in this list. Towards the brink of the century, James weighed over 400 pounds and she'd even have to use a wheelchair to perform in her concerts.
In 2001, worried about her health, she asked her friend Roseanne Bar whether she should have surgery, and Barr encouraged her to do so. After undergoing gastric sleeve, the singer lost nearly 200 pounds. Wow!
#9. Corey Harrison - 150 Pounds
Actor Corey Harrison was always a stout man, but his doctor gave him a warning once his weight rocketed to nearly 400 pounds. For the sake of his health, he decided to get a gastric band.
As a result of the surgery, the Pawn Stars actor lost nearly 150 pounds. Worried he would gain his weight back, he decided to adopt a healthier diet and a workout regime.
#8. Graham Elliot - 150 Pounds
Famous chef Graham Elliot struggled with weight issues throughout most of his life, having reached a maximum weight of 400 pounds around 2012. As he once told People, he used to struggle getting out of his car or even kneeling down to play with his kids.
In 2013, Elliot underwent sleeve gastrectomy, which made him lose nearly 150 pounds. Even though he had never been too fond of the idea of surgery, he said he went through with it for the sake of his family.
#7. John Goodman - 100 Pounds
From Raising Arizona to The Big Lebowski, John Goodman has us used to the role of the funny fat guy. But while his weight may have helped him make a name for himself in the movie industry, it definitely took a toll on his health.
Following his doctor's advice, he switched to a healthy, well-balanced diet and started training at least three times a week. In just a few years, the actor lost over 100 pounds. Wow!
#6. Chris Moyles - 70 Pounds
Radio and TV presenter Chris Moyles was a totally different person 10 years ago. Just when he was at the brink of obesity, he decided to switch to a healthier lifestyle after quitting BBC Radio.
Moyles lost over 70 pounds just by giving up junk food and jogging four times a week. Who said you needed surgery to lose weight and look great?
#5. Jennifer Holliday - 125 Pounds
Jennifer Holliday rose to fame in Broadway, where she built a career as a singer and actress. She gained tons of weight during her 30s, which in her opinion was a result of her constant mood swings.
Eventually, Holliday chose to get gastric bypass surgery to recover her formerly slim figure. She lost a whopping 124 pounds thanks to the surgery and she still looks gorgeous now in her 60s!
#4. EJ Johnson - 130 Pounds
Son of the legendary basketball player Magic Johnson, E.J. Johnson is a famous actor and TV personality. If his face rings a bell, it's probably because you've seen him in Rich Kids of Beverly Hills.
Being one of the country's wealthiest millionaires, he was able to afford taking a short cut when he decided he wanted to be slimmer. In 2015, he lost a whopping 130 pounds after having gastric sleeve surgery.
#3. Christian Bale - 70 Pounds
It's a widely known fact that Christian Bale constantly undergoes sharp body transformations for his movie roles. However, his most radical change was probably the time he lost 70 pounds for his lead role in the psychological thriller The Machinist.
Bale managed to lose all that weight by sticking to a strict low-carb diet plus a very intense workout regime. Shortly after the movie was premiered, he gained nearly 30 pounds of muscle before portraying Batman in Christopher Nolan's trilogy.
#2. Drew Barrymore - 25 Pounds
While Drew Barrymore was never actually fat, she did gain quite a few pounds during the early 2010s. However, when she took on the lead role on the Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet, she lost some weight and went back to her former, gorgeous figure.
Barrymore lost 25 pounds in less than a year and she's looking better than ever. Can you guess how she lost those pounds? Just by sticking to a low-carb diet for a few months!
#1. Kristie Alley - 75 Pounds
I'm pretty sure you've seen Kristie Alley on major blockbusters like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan or Veronica's Closet, and if you have, you'll probably be shocked by how much skinnier she is now!
Alley underwent a shocking body transformation in the mid-2000s, as she dropped 75 pounds for her lead role in Jenny Craig. What was her secret? A tiny bit of diet, and lots of jogging and dancing!