Roseanne Barr – Lost 80 Pounds in 1998
In the ’90s, Roseanne Barr weighed 350 pounds. She got gastric bypass surgery in 1998 and lost 80 pounds. Despite ups and downs, she returned to TV in 2023 with a stand-up special after her 2018 firing.
Rosie O’Donnell – Lost 10 Pounds in 2023
In January 2023, Rosie O’Donnell lost ten pounds after the holidays, revealed Page Six. She shared on TikTok that she used an appetite suppressant, not Ozempic, but mentioned it’s for people with Diabetes Type 2. In February, she launched her podcast “Onward with Rosie O’Donnell” on iHeartPodcast Network.
Ree Drummond – Lost 55 Pounds in 2021
In 2021, Ree Drummond got healthier, losing 55 pounds without fancy diets or trainers. Instead, she cut out alcohol, lifted weights, and used a rowing machine. Taking walks on her ranch with her dogs and podcasts also helped her stay fit and happy.
Jessica Simpson – Lost 100 Pounds in 2022
In April 2022, Jessica Simpson happily shared a picture on Instagram, celebrating her 100-pound weight loss and wearing a bikini after her third child’s birth in 2019. She revealed her weight loss journey on “The Real” show, crediting a program by trainer Harley Pasternak called The Body Reset Diet, detailed in a revised book.
Khloé Kardashian – Lost 60 Pounds in 2020
Khloé Kardashian started her fitness journey after divorcing Lamar Odom in 2023. She turned to the gym for solace and lost nearly 60 pounds since having her daughter True in 2018. Khloé emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, running, weightlifting, and boxing for her transformation.
Shonda Rhimes – Lost 150 Pounds in 2017
TV producer Shonda Rhimes lost 150 pounds by eating when hungry, drinking water, and exercising with a trainer, despite hating the process. In 2017, she shared in a newsletter that she felt uncomfortable after her transformation, as people’s reactions changed. Rhimes found women praised her and men started talking to her more.