Celebs Who Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery To Stay Fit – How Many Pounds Have They Lost?

Matthew McConaughey – Lost 47 Lbs

Matthew McConaughey’s weight loss has nothing to do with being overweight, as he never had a need for it.  His journey started with a call, saying he got the lead in critically acclaimed Dallas Buyers Club. Matthew took his role seriously and dropped down around 38 pounds.

The part required of him to play a man suffering from AIDS, so in order for it to be realistic, it had to be done. Matthew says he achieved it by eating small portions of mainly fish and vegetables, consistently for several months. The role won him an Oscar Award.

Adele – Lost 100 Lbs

Adele has really hit the jackpot with a voice that can fill an entire room. Yet the singer always had insecurities about her weight. She didn’t want to go to extreme measures like fasting or surgeries but opted for a steady and slow approach. She eats healthy foods according to an adapted diet program and exercises as much as she can with her busy schedule. And it clearly is paying off!

Apart from that, Adele revealed that she has been working on new material and we will be seeing her new album in late 2020. The album will be called 30, following the trend set by her previous studio albums and to be honest, we can’t stand the wait!

Beyoncé – Lost 65 Lbs

Beyoncé always looks great when she’s performing on stage, but even superstars like her experience fluctuations in their weight. During her first pregnancy, she packed on some extra pounds. She eventually made an extra effort to get her old figure back after she gave birth.

She made sure to consume healthy meals daily, and she was working out regularly. She was able to lose a total of 65 pounds. She’s already a mother of three today, and her figure is still fantastic. Beyoncé’s most recent release is her remix of the Savage song of rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Lizzo – Lost 20 Lbs


Lizzo, the funny and lovable singer, is one of the biggest names out there when one’s talking about Hip-Hop. Her albums hit the top of the top sellers list in 2019. Today, she is no longer Lizzo, she lost a z along the way and gained her new name just ‘Lizo.’ Just kidding.

She was able to lose over 20 pounds through a healthier lifestyle. She did some very strict healthy diets, and now she looks better and fitter than ever before.

Christina Aguilera – Lost 50 Lbs

Christina Aguilera was one of the hottest pop stars of the ’90s, but she gained some weight when she became pregnant. She even weighed as much as 200 pounds back in August 2014. After the birth of her child, Christina decided to get back into shape through regular training and eating right.

She got rid of 49 pounds. Aguilera has released eight studio albums, with the latest one being the 2018 record Liberation. Thanks to her success in the pop music industry, she has managed to accumulate a massive fortune of $160 million.

 Kelly Clarkson – Lost 37 Lbs

After capturing our hearts in American Idol and getting on some people’s nerves on Τhe Voice Kelly Clarkson does not cease to surprise. The Grammy Award-winner has shed over 37 lbs in the past few months. The singer attributes her dramatic transformation to the book titled: The Plant Paradox and says the diet was even efficient in mending a chronic thyroid condition.

Kelly has remained active despite managing four kids along with her husband (and manager) Brandon Blackstock. She has even been hosting a variety talk show, The Daily Show With Kelly Clarkson, and has a residency in Vegas scheduled for 2020!

Miley Cyrus – Lost 20 Lbs

Hannah Montana – child star Miley Cyrus really grew up to be a gorgeous pop star. The singer went through all the scary stages of puberty in the spotlight, which can come with weight gain as well as with growing into your own figure.

After gaining some weight, Miley shed it quickly, reportedly by doing Pilates. She also got some nutrition advice as well and opted to go gluten-free. With her natural glow, it’s no wonder her nickname is Smiley! Her upcoming album, titled She Is Miley Cyrus, is expected to drop in 2020.

Jessica Simpson – Lost 100 Lbs

Having spent most of her life underneath the spotlight, Jessica Simpson now possesses a $225-million fortune. After all, every album she has released was more successful than the last one. Jessica and her husband, Eric Johnson, are parents to three children. She recently gave birth to their third one in May 2019.

Even after everything her body’s been through, she still looks amazing in the all-natural picture of her that she posted on her social media account. Not only has she managed to lose almost 100 pounds since giving birth, but she also looks incredibly happy and healthy!

50 Cent – Lost 50 Lbs

Famous rapper 50 Cent, starred in the film Things Fall Apart which he wrote himself. He lost over 50 pounds for the movie. He played a cancer-stricken football player, so that’s why he needed to lose so much weight which alarmed a lot of people. He did it without any procedures and said that he just starved himself.

50 Cent followed a very strict crash regime, and for many days he only consumed liquids. Many of his fans were worried about his health, but the iconic rapper reassured them that he was doing OK, and he returned to his ripped physique after filming.

Keely Shaye Smith – Lost 100 Lbs

Aside from being the wife of James Bond star Pierce Brosnan, Keely Shaye Smith became most known as an actress, journalist, author, model, and host. With all the work, stress, plus giving birth to her kids, Keely didn’t notice that she started gaining some pounds. In the past, she had tried different types of diet but nothing just seemed to work.

Finally, she realized that she didn’t need a diet, she needed to change her lifestyle by eating healthy and exercising regularly. Eventually, from 260 lbs, she went down to 155, all made possible through a healthier diet.

Chrissy Metz – Lost 100 Lbs

Growing up, Chrissy Metz was no stranger to gaining and losing weight. She revealed much of her story with her autobiography, This Is Me, in 2018. Chrissy grew up in Florida, and the first time she got serious about her weight loss was with her move to L.A.

She was able to shed 50 pounds, only to gain it all back, times two. When she was playing in American Horror Story, however, she’d already lost all 80 pounds she gained since relocating. Today, she’s playing in This Is Us and has kept the weight off. She did so by walking every day while only eating a maximum of 2,000 calories.

Melissa McCarthy – Lost 75 Lbs

Melissa McCarthy is famous for acting high-spirited characters in films like Bridesmaids, Tammy, and The Heat.  She always struggled with her weight. However, for her latest role, she has pulled out something her fans never imagined possible: the actress has succeeded to lose a blowing 75 lbs!

As it was reported, McCarthy had to follow a strict, low-carb diet, while she also had to sleep at 7:30 p.m. every day! In 2019, McCarthy starred in the film The Kitchen, while in 2020, she’s expected to star in Superintelligence, a film where she also serves as an executive producer.

Rebel Wilson – Lost 60 Lbs

Rebel Wilson, the funny and lovable actress, is best known for her role as Fat Amy in the Pitch Perfect movies. Today, she is no longer Fat Amy, just Curvy Amy, as she was able to lose over 60 pounds through a healthier lifestyle. She did some very strict healthy diets, and now she looks better and fitter than ever before.

The funny thing is, several of her movie parts actually wanted her to be overweight. In fact, while filming Pain & Gain, she was pressured by the producers to go off her diet as they needed her character to remain the same weight throughout the film.

 Chaz Bono – Lost 85 Lbs

Chaz Bono is the son of the famous singer Cher and her late husband Sonny Bono. He had problems with his weight throughout most of his life, but after joining Dancing with the Stars, he realized he needed the change.

Throughout workouts for the reality competition and through a change in his lifestyle, Chaz was able to drop 85lbs. This was in 2011, and since then Chaz is looking better than ever. He is very actively advocating for the LGBT community, human rights, and various other causes. Chaz also sang backing vocals on some of the recent Cher’s songs.

Kirstie Alley – Lost 50 Lbs

Unbeknownst to many, Kirstie Alley battled with weight loss for a long time. Deciding to do something about it (while maintaining a weight-loss show), she was able to shed pounds and follow a healthy lifestyle. She did it in an all-natural method. Good for you, Kirstie!

Reaching fame in her 30s, Kristie is still praised for her Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan role. Her acting career grew exponentially, but she gained weight in the ’90s, which sort of affected the roles she was getting. Although business was good, Kristie had to do something about it for the sake of her health, thus the transformation shown above.

Jorge Garcia – Lost 100 Lbs

Once weighted above 400 pounds, ‘Lost’ star Jorge Garcia managed to drop down 100 lbs. His main motive was to become healthier and happier although his extra weight never really seemed to affect his success in acting. He was asked to drop some pounds during the production of Lost which he did but gained back in a short while. Then he came across the Nooch diet which doesn’t allow meat consumption and managed to lose 100 lbs.

Perhaps it was this positive change in his life that also led him to walk down the aisle with his girlfriend, the beautiful Rebecca Birdsall, in 2019. Although he’s been out of work since 2016, he’s set to appear in a MacGuyver episode in 2020.

 Mama June – Lost 300 Lbs

Mama June was considered obese for more than ten years, but after becoming a grandma, she had a wake-up up call and decided to live healthier. After undergoing gastric sleeve surgery and some other cosmetic procedures and following some strict diets, she was able to lose 300 pounds. Now, she looks so great that you can’t even recognize her.

On the other hand, her personal (and professional) life has suffered some setbacks, with her boyfriend being accused of domestic abuse and both of them getting arrested for possession. Mama is setting a bad example for her kids, and if convicted, she could lose her show as well!

Gabourey Sidibe – Lost 150 Lbs

Gabourey Sidibe is best remembered for her role in the film, Precious. She had trouble losing weight the natural way through exercise and diets, so when she learned that she has Type 2 diabetes, she decided to undergo a gastric sleeve surgery, which helped her lose as much as 150 pounds. She’s still a little on the heavy side, but she’s hopeful that she could lose some more pounds.

Her fans got to see her new looks a lot better in her appearances in the TV show Empire, where she has had a number of steamy scenes with her on-screen boyfriend, Mo McRae. The young actress may have already won a lot of awards but we’re pretty sure she’s got a long and illustrious road ahead of her.

Jonah Hill – Lost 40 Lbs

While filming Moneyball, Brad Pitt reportedly inspired Jonah Hill to live a healthier lifestyle. Because of Brad’s advice, Jonah decided to start a strict weight loss program by regularly working out and changing his eating habits. Gradual and natural was the way he wanted to lose it.

As Jonah claimed, he also listened to what his close friend and co-star Channing Tatum had to say, and the result is truly fascinating. After playing in The Beach Bum in 2019 alongside Matthew McConaughey, Hill hasn’t revealed what his next plans about acting are.

 Rachel Frederickson – Lost 155 Lbs

Rachel Frederickson amazed all audiences of The Biggest Loser by becoming one of the show’s most successful candidates to date. Her weight loss came to the sum of an astonishing 155 lbs. Following the diet plans and strict working out regimes of the show, she managed to do it!

It is hard to see that the two women on both the photos above are the same person! After the show and her transformation, things really improved for Rachel. She was seen on the Today show, The View, and she is famous for winning that Biggest Loser season 15.

Simon Cowell – Lost 60 Lbs

The world was shocked when Simon Cowell fell down the stairs in his LA home in 2017; fears abounded to him even having broken his neck in the accident. However, the popular British television judge made an astonishing recovery- one that would launch him into an entirely new lifestyle with remarkable results.

Working together with his doctor to create a diet plan free from all meats and dairy, the out-spoken competition show judge has dropped an impressive 60 pounds since then. Yet it’s not just a sudden flip in eating habits that is responsible for this transformation; Simon also makes sure he routinely gets a good night’s rest to stay fit.

Jessie Wallace – Lost 42 Lbs

Jessie Wallace shot to fame thanks to her performance in the longs standing soap opera EastEnders. She played a character named Kat Slater through three separate stints with the show and has been a regular since 2010. She also has an amazing weight loss story.

She lost 42  pounds by following a low-carb diet, by replacing carbs she would have had on her plate with fruit and vegetables. She also followed a stringent training plan that got her fit and seared away fat, taking her from a size 14 to 6. She is also regularly on the BBC Telethon Children In Need, last featuring in 2018 as Frozen’s Princess Elsa.

Dawn French – Lost 98 Lbs

Dawn French is known for her fun character and sharp wit, but her weight loss had made her almost unrecognizable. Due to her 98 lbs loss, many sources stated she opted for surgery. But French has spoken out about her restricting her calorie intake instead and going on long hikes around the countryside. Her weight loss was vital for her, as she had to get surgery done which required a healthier weight. We say well done Dawn, and all without a gastric bypass surgery!

Dawn will be appearing alongside Kenneth Brannagh in the upcoming film Death on the Nile, based on the well-known Agatha Kristie novel of the same name, in 2020.

Peter Kay – Undisclosed

He surprisingly had to cancel his shows for 2018 and 2019, sighting personal reasons. Since then, Peter Kay seemingly lost all contact with the outside world. He only made a couple of public appearances here and there, and all his fans couldn’t help but notice how thinner he looked. Peter was apparently able to shed some weight.

However, he hasn’t yet talked about it publicly. He’s now slowly making a comeback, as he has scheduled a show in Blackpool for February 2020. He also started a YouTube channel in late 2019 and already has over 22,000 subscribers!

Ed Sheeran – Lost 50 Lbs

British music star Ed Sheeran is one of the most successful young artists in the world. As a young man, he quite enjoys his beer, but sadly the drink carries a lot of unnecessary calories. Sheeran decided his shape was more important than the beverage and lost 50 pounds by giving it up.

He also exercised and worked out a meal plan to include healthier foods. So far, Ed has published four studio albums, and his most recent one came out in 2019, titled No. 6 Collaborations Project, continuing his success.

Sarah Ferguson – Lost 55 Lbs

Sarah Ferguson has admitted that she had a problematic relationship with food, using it to calm her down in stressful situations. While it may not be that bad, this kind of pattern can be really harmful to someone living a stressful life.

Luckily, the Duchess has now found a good diet program and with the help of a trainer, she keeps her figure and stress eating under control. Sarah is Prince Andrew’s, Duke of York, former wife and has two daughters with him. She now spends most of her time as a patron of charitable causes and also works as a film producer.

Robbie Williams – Undisclosed

Robbie Williams has many years of experience under the spotlight, as he first found fame with the boyband Take That in the late ’80s and ’90s, before starting a solo career and reaching entirely new levels. But one thing that even celebrities have to bend to is the passage of time.

Robbie struggled with weight gain as he aged. It’s only natural that his boyband years in Take That caught up with the singer. He has been following a strict diet plan for over two decades now, with the loving help of his partner Ayda Field. Williams has also taken on a regular exercise regime, to make sure he keeps his fitness levels up for all those concerts!

Sam Smith – Lost 50 Lbs

When Sam Smith first rose to fame, he was a bit bigger than he is nowadays. His sudden fame made him quite self-aware so he asked a dietician for some advice. He read Amelia Freer’s book and used it to shed some unwanted weight.

Now he focuses on eating tasty but healthy foods and is much more confident on the stage and in public. Sam Smith is a prominent singer and songwriter, who released two albums so far. His third one is set to come out on May 1st, 2020, and it is titled To Die For.

Drew Carey – Lost 100 Lbs

Price is Right host Drew Carey was teased about his state of being overweight for quite a while before he decided that change was due. Discovering that he has diabetes and after undergoing a heart surgery, he was able to get back in shape by maintaining a proper diet and healthy activity.

Perhaps his training as an ex-marine helped a lot, too. Drew served six years as a member of the US Marine Corps Reserve in the ’80s, and he began his career as a comedian in 1985. Through a few TV sitcoms, his own The Drew Carey Show came about, and he reached fame. Drew was also a professional wrestler briefly, so physical activity was always something relatable.

Ricki Lake – Lost 100 Lbs

At a young age, Ricki Lake was already having problems with her weight. She was overweight and depressed, and so in 2007, she eventually tried starving herself to lose some weight, which we all know isn’t a good way. She then went the natural and safe way, by sweating it out and adopting a balanced diet, which turned out great.

Ricky rose to fame a long time before that, in the ’80s when she was the lead in Hairspray. She had her own talk show and even won a Daytime Emmy Award. The weight did not play a part in her popularity, but it was a practical solution to many potential problems.

Matthew McConaughey – Lost 47 Lbs

Matthew McConaughey’s weight loss has nothing to do with being overweight, as he never had a need for it.  His journey started with a call, saying he got the lead in critically acclaimed Dallas Buyers Club. Matthew took his role seriously and dropped down around 38 pounds.

The part required of him to play a man suffering from AIDS, so in order for it to be realistic, it had to be done. Matthew says he achieved it by eating small portions of mainly fish and vegetables, consistently for several months. The role won him an Oscar Award.

Jason Segel – Lost 30 Lbs

How I Met Your Mother’s Jason Segel decided he wanted to work on his health and weight after gaining a significant amount at the end of his days in the acclaimed TV series. A new film project with beautiful co-star Emily Blunt was the right trigger to do so.

He eliminated junk food and started exercising properly. His new method keeps him fit and lean, and he looks better than ever! Segel is famous for Forgetting Sarah MarshallThe DiscoveryDespicable Me, and many others. He stars in 2020’s TV series Dispatches from Elsewhere.

Sherri Shepherd – Lost 30 Lbs

Within the course of merely ten months, Sherri Shepherd was able to lose up to 30 pounds in 2019. She did so by following a keto diet, low in carbs, and low in sugars. Today, she’s been doing her best, keeping her weight balanced, and looks happier than ever!

As difficult as it may be for a person in her 50s to go through with such changes, Sherri’s will made it possible. She has since played in the Mr. Iglesias series, participated as Penguin in The Masked Singer, and will now be playing in the film called A Week Away in 2020.

Penn Jillette – Lost 100 Lbs

Penn Jillette found out that life isn’t just magical: you have to put in the effort to get the most out of it. After a serious wake-up call in the form of a hospital doctor, he started a diet program. Consuming nothing but good old potatoes for 14 days was his starting point and he hasn’t looked back since.

Don’t think that the famous magician and showman has been eating just potatoes ever since, though. Penn has been following nutritional advice from a top-notch dietitian, Dr. Joel Fuhrman. He’s barely recognizable in recent pictures, in the best of ways!

Sara Rue – Lost 50 Lbs

Pearl Harbor‘s Sara Rue has stated that weight loss has been something she struggled with for a long time. Yet finding the love of her life made her really make an effort. She joined the Jenny Craig diet program and said it works great for her.

Feeling in control of her own body and what she feeds herself with has made her so much happier. You can see that the actress is truly glowing! Sara is married to Kevin Price since 2011 and has two kids. She was seen in The Rookie in 2018, and she will be appearing in American Pie Presents” Girls’ Rules, in 2020.

Kelly Osbourne – Lost 90 Lbs

The daughter of the rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and reality TV star, Kelly Osbourne had suffered from bullying and also had a seizure, which was a wake-up call for her to live a healthier life. With the help of her dancing partner on Dancing with the Stars Louis van Amstel, and through sheer hard work, she achieved amazing results.

Kelly was able to lose as much as 90 pounds. She is now leading her own career on television, having appeared on some of the most popular TV shows. We got to know her from The Osbournes, but she later served as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent, while she’s also been a judge on Project Runway Junior from 2016 ’till nowadays.

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