How 10 A-Lister Celebs Lost More Than 40 Pounds

Losing weight is a major feat, whether you’re a celebrity or a normal person. And it’s not unusual in Hollywood for stars to undergo complete transformations due to weight loss. While some of these results come courtesy of plastic surgery, many celebs like Shonda Rhimes and Jessica Simpson lost up to 100 pounds just through diet, exercise and taking time to focus on themselves. Adele is one of the best recent examples of what can happen when celebrities start to take their health more seriously. Here are all the other famous folks who have lost over 40 pounds and just how they did it.

1. Shonda Rhimes

One of the masters behind TV’s biggest shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “How to Get Away with Murder”, Rimes accomplished losing a whopping 150 pounds by doing a few things — she only ate when hungry, stayed hydrated with plenty of water, and hired a personal trainer. She may not have loved the process and doesn’t enjoy discussing the topic — still, we’re proud of her for doing what she needed to do!

2. Jennifer Hudson

The former Dream Girl had America fall in love with her when she first came on our screens with “American Idol” but four years later, she made headlines for another reason. In 2011, she lost 80 pounds. Part of this was thanks to a partnership with Weight Watchers and the fact that she cooks all her meals at home. Finding a workout she enjoyed was also important, saying that no matter how much money you have, mindset is the most important.

3. Rebel Wilson

In 2020, Wilson announced that she lost 40 pounds. She did so in a theme move — for the last few years, she had tackled love and fun, but after turning 40, she decided to tackle her “Year of Health”. After years of ignoring her health and eating lots of sugar due to her sweet tooth, Wilson decided to take a more holistic approach to her emotional eating. She also switched out carbs for high-protein foods.

4. Chris Pratt

Once known as the lovable goof on “Parks and Recreation”, Chris Pratt has come a long way. When he signed on to Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” he shed 60 pounds. How, do you ask? He increased his calories to 4,000 a day and drank water all day, which caused him to urinate all day long — this was his last favorite part of the weight loss process. Beyond that, he did running, kickboxing and swimming for up to four hours daily!