50 Celebrities That Had Unbelievable Body Transformations

Chaz Bono (95 Pounds) – Workout and Diet

Before gracing the stage of Dancing with the Stars, Chaz Bono, the son of the iconic Sonny Bono and Cher, was often recognized for carrying some extra weight. Yet, his journey on the dancing competition ignited a lasting passion for shedding those pounds. Through a dedicated regimen of diet and exercise, Bono has shed over 95 pounds to date, with his transformation ongoing.

In a recent conversation with ABC News, he expressed a desire to relive his Dancing with the Stars experience, convinced he could outshine his former self. Beyond the aesthetics, the most rewarding aspect of this weight loss has been the newfound sense of contentment and ease in his relationship with food, describing it as nothing short of a miraculous transformation.

Ricky Gervais (22 pounds) – Dieting & Running

Ricky Gervais is another celeb that has gone through the frustrating myriad of losing weight and gaining it back. The “The Office” actor looked almost unrecognizable when he first underwent a weight loss transformation in 2016. However, he ended up gaining it back.

Come 2022 and he seemed to have undergone another transformation. Reports claimed he lost 22 pounds, which he did by going on runs and reducing his calorie intake. We can only hope Gervais can be consistent this time for his sake. In the meantime, he’s been busy, as he resumed his role on “After Life” in 2022.

Rosie O’Donnell (64 pounds) – Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Rosie O’Donnell has spent most of her career inspiring people and making them laugh, so she treated herself to a little inspiration of her own by losing 64 pounds. The “SMILF” star achieved this by undergoing vertical gastric sleeve surgery in 2013.

As she explained, it became easier to watch her calories and make healthier choices after that. Formerly weighing 240 pounds, she was able to shed down to 176 pounds. With such a dramatic life change, she’s been able to go about her life and career happier than before. She appeared in “American Gigolo” in 2022.

diet of fruits and vegetables afterward to maintain her weight. Britton started a new journey in her TV career when she started hosting “Watercolour Challenge” in 2022.

Mama June (300 pounds) – Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Tummy Tuck, and Workout

Due to the sheer nature of her popularity, June Shannon’s weight loss journey has been a favorite topic for the media. As a matter of fact, she even has her own show, titled “Mama June: From Not to Hot,” that documents her weight struggles and her attempts to shed pounds.

She’s had some success on her journey, like the time she lose a massive 300 pounds after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. She also had a tummy tuck and worked with a fitness trainer at least twice a week. After her show ended in 2020, she went on to appear on “The Masked Singer” in 2021.

Margo Martindale (20 pounds) – Diet & Exercise

As a talented character actress, Margo Martindale has built quite a presence in Hollywood. She was in the third season of “American Crime Story,” which premiered in 2021. At some point in her career, Martindale came to the realization that she needed to make some changes for the sake of her health.

She announced this much to the delight of her fans who waited in anticipation to see a new Martindale. They weren’t disappointed when in a few months she appeared to have shed 20 pounds. She never explicitly revealed what exactly she did but it’s likely she adopted a strict diet plan.

Aidy Bryant – (Weight Loss Undisclosed) – Exercise

In true 21st century fashion, Aidy Bryant has joined the list of stars who preach body positivity and decide to be comfortable in their own weight. The “Saturday Night Live” actress wasn’t always so confident though, as she revealed she’d tried different methods of losing weight in the past.

She suggested that she was still trying when she mentioned that she does exercises and skips doughnuts to the Washington Post. Sure This lends some credence to the claims that she’s become lighter than she was. In the midst of her stint on “Saturday Night Live,” she found time to voice a role in “Human Resources” in 2022.

Chaz Bono (95 Pounds) – Workout and Diet

Before gracing the stage of Dancing with the Stars, Chaz Bono, the son of the iconic Sonny Bono and Cher, was often recognized for carrying some extra weight. Yet, his journey on the dancing competition ignited a lasting passion for shedding those pounds. Through a dedicated regimen of diet and exercise, Bono has shed over 95 pounds to date, with his transformation ongoing.

In a recent conversation with ABC News, he expressed a desire to relive his Dancing with the Stars experience, convinced he could outshine his former self. Beyond the aesthetics, the most rewarding aspect of this weight loss has been the newfound sense of contentment and ease in his relationship with food, describing it as nothing short of a miraculous transformation.

Kevin James – (80 pounds) – Exercising & Mixed Martial Arts

You can’t help but give props to Kevin James. The “King of Queens” actor did something many people find almost impossible by losing an incredible 80 pounds on his weight loss journey. Back in 2012, when he was cast in the role of a boxer in the movie, “Here Comes the Boom,” James realized he had to make drastic changes in order to play the role.

As a result, he contacted MMA trainer, Ryan Parsons, with instructions to treat him like he was really going for a fight. Parsons obliged, and transformed him through grueling combat training and a new workout program. James was cast in “Home Team” in 2022.

Phyllis Smith (Weight Loss Undisclosed) – Reasons Unknown

If you didn’t know before, now you do. Phyllis Vance from “The Office” also bears Phyllis in real life. Everyone’s beloved actress didn’t always have it great though. Earlier in her life, she worked some odd jobs such as being a receptionist and selling movie tickets.

Thanks to her breakout role in “The Office,” her life really changed for the better. Smith’s weight has never really been a major topic as she’s never seemed really bothered about it. Fans couldn’t help speculating that she had undergone some weight loss after spotting her looking lighter than usual. She was cast in “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” in 2021.

Mila Kunis (20 pounds) – Diet And Exercise

Mila Kunis was one of the many actors in Hollywood who had to lose some weight for a certain role. Kunis needed to become even skinnier for the role she had on Black Swan so she later knew that she had to maintain a strict and consistent diet plan. These days, Kunis had regained the weight that she had lost for the film.

Still, she is in great shape. Kunis also became a successful voice actress over the years and you might know her for being the voice behind Meg Griffin on Family Guy. Kunis has a voice role in an upcoming movie called Wonder Park.

Jack Black (Weight Loss Undisclosed) – Diet & Exercise

Jack Black must be feeling pretty proud of himself, not just because he was cast in “Apollo 10½” in 2022 but also because he looks a bit different. The “Kung Fu Panda” actor may not be ripped as he vowed to be in 2020 but he does seem to have achieved the goal he set for himself in 2015.

For context, in 2015 Black reported feeling upset by the fact that a bandmate from his comedy rock band, Tenacious D, got lighter while he still weighed 235 pounds. He’s clearly changed since then so he must have followed through on his plan with a diet and weight loss regime.

Ricki Lake (130 pounds) – Portion Control And Exercise

Ricki Lake had one of those transformations that many usually find impossible. The “Hairspray” actress amazed her fans when they saw her looking like a completely different person. Initially weighing 260 pounds, she managed to lose more than 130 pounds, losing most of the weight in about six months.

Her method for achieving this was drastic though, as she ate very little and did daily exercises. It worked, but it was risky as she often had very little energy. Now a much lighter version of her former self, she’s remained active in the industry, starring in “Under the Christmas Tree” in 2021.

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