Whether it was through surgery, fitness, medication, or a complete lifestyle change, these stars have made headlines for shedding serious pounds and have opened up about what it took.
Weight loss is never one-size-fits-all, and for these 30 celebrities, the journey has been anything but simple. From health scares to personal breakthroughs, each transformation tells a different story — some rooted in discipline, others in vulnerability, and many in years of hard work.
Khloé Kardashian at the 2B Free Spring 2008 Collection fashion show on October 14, 2007, in
30. Whoopi Goldberg – Before
At 68, Goldberg is looking healthier and lighter than she has in years. She joked that she’s lost “two people” worth of weight and shared that a shot helped her along the way, though she didn’t reveal which one.
Whoopi Goldberg seen leaving the Thom Browne store on October 7, 2021, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
After
Whoopi Goldberg at the AMI – Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of
29. Christina Aguilera – Before
Aguilera has faced intense scrutiny over her weight for most of her career, particularly after leaving her teenage years behind. Now in a stronger place, she says time and maturity have helped her tune out the noise.
Christina Aguilera at the NCLR 2012 ALMA Awards on September 16, 2012, in Pasadena, California. |
