Over the past few years, some stars have turned to various methods to feel more confident when they look in the mirror.
Some have gone vegan, while others have combined physical exercise with weight-loss medication, raving about its effects.
In some cases, such as the Wicked cast, fans have raised alarms over physical transformations they deem too extreme, speculating about the actress’ health.
Facing public scrutiny over their bodies, a number of Hollywood stars have decided to directly address the commentary, stressing how common criticism is in the spotlight and how difficult it is to please everyone.
Scroll down to read about 30 celebrities who have showcased their weight-loss transformations.
#21 Peter Kay
The comedian revealed that he had many failed weight-loss attempts, including joining Slimming World, WeightWatchers, and doing high-energy aerobics, before he finally managed to suppress his binge-eating habits.
Peter’s issue was so uncontrollable that he once found himself lying to his wife about needing to go to the toilet at the cinema only to buy a hot dog.
“I was doing really well with this diet, but I'm so bad with willpower. I had this hot dog and I caught a glimpse of myself reflected in, ironically, a framed poster for Babe.”
Following a five-year break from public life, Peter impressed fans with his remarkable body transformation in 2023.
Peter’s issue was so uncontrollable that he once found himself lying to his wife about needing to go to the toilet at the cinema only to buy a hot dog.
“I was doing really well with this diet, but I'm so bad with willpower. I had this hot dog and I caught a glimpse of myself reflected in, ironically, a framed poster for Babe.”
Following a five-year break from public life, Peter impressed fans with his remarkable body transformation in 2023.
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#22 Rebel Wilson
The 45-year-old actress has described herself as an “emotional eater.”
Speaking on the Today Show, Rebel explained that she lost more than 80 pounds (36 kg) in 2020 by combining exercise and a high protein diet with GLP-1 medication.
The Pitch Perfect star said she turns to weight-loss jabs when her schedule gets busy and she doesn’t have time to work out.
“I’m really using the GLP-1s as a tool,” she explained, “so I don’t all of a sudden gain 10 to 15 pounds in a month.”
Speaking on the Today Show, Rebel explained that she lost more than 80 pounds (36 kg) in 2020 by combining exercise and a high protein diet with GLP-1 medication.
The Pitch Perfect star said she turns to weight-loss jabs when her schedule gets busy and she doesn’t have time to work out.
“I’m really using the GLP-1s as a tool,” she explained, “so I don’t all of a sudden gain 10 to 15 pounds in a month.”
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#23 Whoopi Goldberg
The actress and host of The View has lost approximately 180 pounds (80 kg) with the help of Mounjaro.
Whoopi revealed that, at one point, one of her friends expressed concern over her lack of appetite caused by the weight-loss jab, telling her, “You need to eat something."
However, the Ghost star does not regret her decision, explaining that the medication had positive effects on her body after previously weighing 300 pounds (136 kg).
Her wake-up call reportedly came when someone thought she was wearing a “fat suit” when filming the 2022 drama Till.
Before taking Mounjaro, Whoopi tried a “one pound a day diet” and shed about 35 pounds (15 kg).
Whoopi revealed that, at one point, one of her friends expressed concern over her lack of appetite caused by the weight-loss jab, telling her, “You need to eat something."
However, the Ghost star does not regret her decision, explaining that the medication had positive effects on her body after previously weighing 300 pounds (136 kg).
Her wake-up call reportedly came when someone thought she was wearing a “fat suit” when filming the 2022 drama Till.
Before taking Mounjaro, Whoopi tried a “one pound a day diet” and shed about 35 pounds (15 kg).
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#24 Ashton Kutcher
Ashton made headlines for his “rough” appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes.
Some people attributed this serious and “unhealthy” look to guilt over his support for former That ’70s Show co-star Danny Masterson, who was convicted on charges of r*ping two women.
Following Danny’s conviction, it emerged that Ashton and his wife, Mila Kunis, had both submitted character reference letters to the judge.
In 2022, Ashton revealed that two years earlier he had been diagnosed with vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels), which had impaired his hearing, vision, and mobility for a year.
Some people attributed this serious and “unhealthy” look to guilt over his support for former That ’70s Show co-star Danny Masterson, who was convicted on charges of r*ping two women.
Following Danny’s conviction, it emerged that Ashton and his wife, Mila Kunis, had both submitted character reference letters to the judge.
In 2022, Ashton revealed that two years earlier he had been diagnosed with vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels), which had impaired his hearing, vision, and mobility for a year.
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#25 Jennifer Lawrence
J-Law’s appearance at the Golden Globes, where she was nominated for Die My Love, sparked a flurry of discussion on social media as people fixated on her slim figure.
One user commented, “Bring back thick Jennifer Lawrence who didn't care about being skinny. This new thin dress body is fine, but she lost all the fun body we loved.”
Others described her facial features as “Oz*mpic face,” a hollowed look to the face that Harvard Medical School lists as a side effect of GLP-1 medication or any rapid weight-loss method.
One user commented, “Bring back thick Jennifer Lawrence who didn't care about being skinny. This new thin dress body is fine, but she lost all the fun body we loved.”
Others described her facial features as “Oz*mpic face,” a hollowed look to the face that Harvard Medical School lists as a side effect of GLP-1 medication or any rapid weight-loss method.
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#26 Michelle Yeoh
Michelle’s career spans over four decades, with roles in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, Memoirs of a Geisha, and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
More recently, she portrayed Madame Morrible in Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good.
Following Michelle’s appearance in both films, people began speculating about her apparent weight loss, noting she appeared "worryingly thin.”
“Not to body shame, but does anyone on the Wicked set eat?” someone wrote on X along with a recent picture of the Oscar-winning actress.
More recently, she portrayed Madame Morrible in Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good.
Following Michelle’s appearance in both films, people began speculating about her apparent weight loss, noting she appeared "worryingly thin.”
“Not to body shame, but does anyone on the Wicked set eat?” someone wrote on X along with a recent picture of the Oscar-winning actress.
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#27 Remi Bader
Remi explained that she hesitated to undergo bariatric surgery, given that she had built her social media following as a plus-sized influencer.
"I loved being curvy my whole life; I just did. It was who I was... I will always believe that you could be a bigger size and be healthy and happy," she told Self.
"I was for a while, that wasn’t a lie. But there was a point when it shifted, and I became really unhappy."
Remi, who went viral for her realistic clothing hauls, also posted a transformation video that showed her exercising before and after her operation.
"Don't let anyone ever tell you surgery is the easy way out. I worked hard to get here and i'm forever proud of myself 🩷," she captioned the post.
"I loved being curvy my whole life; I just did. It was who I was... I will always believe that you could be a bigger size and be healthy and happy," she told Self.
"I was for a while, that wasn’t a lie. But there was a point when it shifted, and I became really unhappy."
Remi, who went viral for her realistic clothing hauls, also posted a transformation video that showed her exercising before and after her operation.
"Don't let anyone ever tell you surgery is the easy way out. I worked hard to get here and i'm forever proud of myself 🩷," she captioned the post.
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#28 Ariana Grande
Ariana’s body became a talking point during her entire Wicked press tour.
Whenever she appeared on a red carpet or gave an interview, viewers expressed concern about potential health issues, pointing out the star appeared worryingly thin.
Ariana addressed the online commentary in a 2024 interview in which she discussed one of the most “dangerous” aspects of fame.
“I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all,” she said, visibly emotional.
“I have heard it all. I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”
Whenever she appeared on a red carpet or gave an interview, viewers expressed concern about potential health issues, pointing out the star appeared worryingly thin.
Ariana addressed the online commentary in a 2024 interview in which she discussed one of the most “dangerous” aspects of fame.
“I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all,” she said, visibly emotional.
“I have heard it all. I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”
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#29 Kelly Osbourne
The TV personality sparked controversy after saying those who criticized weight-loss medications are "pissed off" they can’t afford them.
"There are a million ways to lose weight — why not do it through something that isn't as boring as working out?" Kelly said while speaking to E! Online in 2024.
"People hate on it because they want to do it," she added. "And the people who hate on it the most are the people who are secretly doing it or pissed off that they can't afford it.”
In recent months, the former Fashion Police host sparked health concerns over her noticeably thin and pale appearance.
“There’s no way this is healthy,” one user wrote, while another noted, “Whoa, I didn’t even realize that was her. She’s unrecognizable.”
"There are a million ways to lose weight — why not do it through something that isn't as boring as working out?" Kelly said while speaking to E! Online in 2024.
"People hate on it because they want to do it," she added. "And the people who hate on it the most are the people who are secretly doing it or pissed off that they can't afford it.”
In recent months, the former Fashion Police host sparked health concerns over her noticeably thin and pale appearance.
“There’s no way this is healthy,” one user wrote, while another noted, “Whoa, I didn’t even realize that was her. She’s unrecognizable.”
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#30 Cynthia Erivo
As was the case with Ariana Grande, her 39-year-old Wicked co-star also sparked conversation about an alleged physical transformation.
“I’m sure being a co-star constantly posing next to a popular and extremely petite co-star probably makes you extra aware of your own body. Being skinny can be a competition sometimes,” one Redditor suggested.
“I believe the producers and directors wanted both women to be as slim as possible,” said another.
In her book, Simply More, the Tony winner discussed the dangers of body-shaming, writing, “In today's society, there's a degree of ease involved in commenting on others. It's hard to protect yourself from that noise.”
“I’m sure being a co-star constantly posing next to a popular and extremely petite co-star probably makes you extra aware of your own body. Being skinny can be a competition sometimes,” one Redditor suggested.
“I believe the producers and directors wanted both women to be as slim as possible,” said another.
In her book, Simply More, the Tony winner discussed the dangers of body-shaming, writing, “In today's society, there's a degree of ease involved in commenting on others. It's hard to protect yourself from that noise.”
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