22.10.2026 22:50
Hollywood star John Goodman, who once reached 180 kilograms, took on a completely different appearance by losing 90 kilograms. The famous actor, who renewed his diet and made exercise a part of his life during the transformation process that began when he quit alcohol, also talked about the difficulties he experienced. Goodman's weight-loss journey has come back into the spotlight with his striking transformation over the years.
John Goodman, one of Hollywood’s well-known actors, has drawn attention with the weight he lost over the years. The actor, who at one point reached 180 kilograms, lost about 90 kilograms by changing his eating habits and exercising regularly. Goodman’s latest appearance brought his major physical transformation back into the spotlight.
HE QUIT ALCOHOL, THIS TIME HIS EATING HABITS CHANGED
In an interview with The New Yorker magazine, the 74-year-old Goodman said his struggle to lose weight dates back years. The actor said that at one point he lost about 30 kilograms over a summer, but then regained the weight he had lost, and even gained more.
Goodman stated that after quitting alcohol in 2007, he began eating uncontrollably this time. He said that when he reached about 180 kilograms, he did not want to experience the same weight cycle again and decided to make permanent changes in his life.
“I GOT TIRED OF BEING CONSTANTLY SICK AND TIRED”
Describing how alcohol use negatively affected his daily life, the actor said he went through a period in which he constantly felt tired and bad. Goodman, who stated that his health deteriorated seriously when he quit alcohol, said he no longer wanted to live that way.
The actor recounted that he realized alcohol also affected his personality and that he wanted to put his life back in order.
NOT WEIGHT-LOSS INJECTIONS, BUT STOMACH SURGERY
Goodman explained that during his weight-loss process, he resorted to stomach surgery instead of weight-loss injections. The operation was an important stage in the actor’s weight-loss struggle. However, after the major weight loss, he also encountered some health problems.
HE LOST 90 KILOGRAMS AND EXPERIENCED ANEMIA AND FEELING COLD
Goodman, who dropped from about 180 kilograms to 90 kilograms and lost half his body weight, said he experienced anemia after this change. He also stated that with the decrease in his body fat ratio, he felt colder compared to before.
The actor’s changes in nutrition and exercise habits during his weight-loss process were also effective. Goodman had previously said in his statements that he gave up sugar consumption and exercised six days a week.
HE DREW ATTENTION AT THE GALA NIGHT WITH HIS LATEST LOOK
Goodman, who has been on the agenda with his transformation over the years, attended the Los Angeles premiere of the film Digger with his wife Anna Beth. The actor, reflected in the lenses in his black suit, looked quite different from his appearance in past years.
Goodman’s story drew attention not only for the weight he lost, but also for his struggle with alcohol, his decision to change his lifestyle, and the health problems he experienced after the weight loss.