Celebrities’ Weight Loss and Transformations: Before and After

Published on 03/04/2025
ADVERTISEMENT

Ricki Lake – 30 pounds

For the role of overweight teenager Tracy in the 1988 movie Hairspray, Ricki Lake was ideal. Later, Lake felt that her weight was becoming too much to bear, despite the fact that she would always be known for that part. She entered the reality show Dancing With the Stars in 2011 and lost 30 pounds, achieving her goal of losing 100 pounds. She was cautious to make wise and healthful decisions along her weight reduction journey because she knew that a fast, rapid weight loss may be extremely harmful to her body and health. Lake won’t have to worry about mortgages because she has a $16 million personal net worth.

Ricki Lake – 30 Pounds

Ricki Lake – 30 Pounds

ADVERTISEMENT

Natalie Portman – 20 pounds

Even by the most exacting standards, famous actress Natalie Portman has never been “fat,” but she had to shed an additional twenty pounds for her role in the film Black Swan. A nutritionist, a fitness trainer, and a ballet trainer helped her do this. It appears that all of that effort paid off, as Portman’s performance in the film earned her an Oscar for Best Lead Actress! With a net worth of $60 from her highly successful films, Natalie Portman is not burdened by debt, credit card bills, or other financial obligations.

Natalie Portman – 20 Pounds

Natalie Portman – 20 Pounds

ADVERTISEMENT