Celebrities Who Stunned Everyone With Their Incredible Weight Loss

TrendingJune 2, 2025

Peter Jackson – Filmmaker

With legendary projects like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, Peter Jackson is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s greatest filmmakers. All that success meant that he had a pretty busy schedule, which is perhaps why she gained a lot of weight. But when Jackson decided to get back on track, things took a turn as he ditched the high-calorie food and other harmful stuff.

It turns out that he followed a diet of yogurt, vegetables, and fruit; the director managed to cut a staggering eighty pounds within just months. Well done, Peter!

David Banner – Rapper

David Banner is an American rapper, who since making his musical debut in 1995, has released numerous albums, including the critically acclaimed The Greatest Story Ever Told and Mississippi: The Album. The activist has been quite successful in all aspects of his life, including his weight loss journey.

David’s passion for food would soon have some dire effects, as he got to over 200 pounds, and he would frequently suffer from sleep apnea and hypertension. To conquer his ailments once and for all, Banner went on a rigorous workout routine and diet change that included sugarless vegan cookies. We must say that he looks better now, and quite toned!

Chrissy Metz – Actress

Chrissy Metz’s portrayal of Kate Pearson, a girl who is constantly battling obesity on This Is Us, is not only well performed but is also the actress’s truth in the real world! She has been quite vocal about her challenges and has been going back and forth, losing/gaining pounds before she thought enough was enough, and started to take it seriously.

Chrissy managed to shed a whopping 100 pounds in just five months by adjusting two key elements: diet and exercise. She strictly followed a 2000 calorie intake daily and took walks religiously, every day, for 20 minds! And viola, she did it like a champ!

Kirsten Vangsness – Actress

Although Criminal Minds star, Kirsten Vangsness, has been on the receiving end of body-shaming comments for many, many years, she surprised fans with the biggest transformation of all, back in 2014. She has always been a beautiful woman but post-transformation? The gal was slaying it!

So what exactly happened behind the scenes, you wonder? Allow us to fill you in. Kristen’s secret was that she followed a six-week plan from the famous Renée Stephens’ book titled Full Filled, which is a perfect and healthy guide that sets you up with fundamental changes to get in shape without cosmetic surgery or crash diets and unnecessary starvation!

Rachael Ray – Celebrity Chef

Honestly, being the face of famous Food Network shows like 30-minute meals and $40 a Day like Rachael Ray must be the hardest thing to do for a living if one is trying to lose weight. How could you simply resist not trying out the various recipes when it is a cozy evening, and you’ve got all the ingredients you need in the pantry?

But Rachael did it with incredible determination and hard work by following a strict workout regimen that included strength training and cardiovascular exercises! Having lost nearly 40 pounds, she looks stunning with a toned figure and her infectious smile!