Through thick and thin, we love being with our favorite celebrities. Whether it’s being loyal when they’ve put on a few pounds or cheering them on when they’ve lost weight, the media loves to see celebrities transform themselves. So, for your guilty pleasure, we’re here to give you the 10 most shocking celebrity transformations.
10. Charlize Theron
Blonde hair, green eyed beauty Charlize Theron has to gain 30 pounds for her role as a serial killer in 2003’s Monster. While she looked completely unrecognizable, she went on to win a Golden Globe for the role. Talk about dedication.
09. Jared Leto
It’s a part of actors job descriptions that we don’t think of. Having to gain or lose weight for a role. Jared Leto was an extreme case when he played John Lennon’s killer in Chapter 27. The actor gained an estimated 60 pounds and reportedly ate whole pizzas for dinner to achieve the weight. According to sources, he acquired extreme foot pain during the process and won’t be accepting any more roles that require this of him.
08. Rob Kardashian
We all know Rob from his families claim to fame Keeping Up with the Kardashians. More recently, we know the young Kardashian kid from his battle with his weight. After dealing with a heart wrenching break up from Blac Chyna, the socialite put on some pounds (we get that!). More recently, he’s stated that he is buckling down on losing the weight and living a healthy lifestyle.
07. 50 Cent
This celebrity weight change was a shock to us all. Thankfully, rapper 50 Cent’s drastic loss of weight wasn’t due to any health concerns, just prepping for a role as a cancer patient in a new film. Losing almost 60 pounds for the film, he released photos of himself looking like skin and bones. After the film wrapped, he soon looked like himself again.
06. Tyra Banks
America’s Next Top Model host and longtime model herself is next on our list of shocking celebrity transformations. Except, we especially like how Tyra reacted to the media when “unflattering ” photos leaked of her. “Kiss ”, she said. Well said Tyra. Even though the model isn’t stick thin like she used to be, we still think she’s flawless!
05. Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith was known for her perfect body, Playboy status, and playful personality. Even though we lost her some time ago (and miss her dearly!), her fluctuating weight still remains one of the most shocking. While she remained beautiful at any weight, fans and family alike became concerned. She would fluctuate between 140 and 240 over the years and lost about 80 pounds before her tragic death in 2007.
04. John Travolta
This celebrity transformation was almost as shocking as Sandy showing up at Rydell High. Heartthrob and star of Grease, John Travolta has always known how to make the girls swoon. Later in his career, he lost that picture perfect bod, but more recently it seems he’s gotten back into shape. Phew!
03. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is long known for many things. Not only has she always had an angelic voice that can hit practically any note, but she’s got the bod to go with it. She in the last decade she, reportedly, went through a stunt of “overeating”. She’s since had weight loss surgery to help get her back on track.
02. Jessica Simpson
Our first celebrity transformation took us all for a shock. We all remember Jessica Simpson and her tiny frame squeezing into a pair of daisy dukes, but after childbirth, this bombshell seemed to have a little trouble shedding the baby weight. Nowadays, Simpson is known for her participation in the Weight Watcher’s diet and has been successful. You go girl.
01. Kelly Clarkson
We’ve been watching Kelly Clarkson since she first performed (and won) Season 1 of American Idol back in 2002. This pop rock gal from Dallas has been under the spotlight since, and so has her weight. She claims to Attitude Magazine that was she is really happy with her weight. Yeehaw!
