50 Famous Fat Celebrities: Actors and Actresss

Beauty standards are variegated all over the world, some may love dark skin, and some love bright skin. A plump body may be more favorable in certain regions, while people may love a slim body shape. There are some famous people who have quite big body shapes. Many celebrities managed to lose certain pounds, while others are confident about their weight. Despite being overweight, they became famous and gained love from their fans due to their talent. 

1.  Adele

Name	Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
Date of birth	May 5, 1988
Gender	Female
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter
Weight	139 lbs (2021)

Adele is an English singer and songwriter born on May 5, 1988. Adele began her singing career with her debut album: 19, which has more than 2.5 million copies. She is one of the most successful singers as 170 million albums were sold worldwide; by 2022, more than 100 million copies have been sold. 

Throughout her career, Adele has achieved many accolades: “Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, British Album of the Year, etc…” Adele’s famous hits like: “Hello, Someone Like You, Skyfall, etc…”. Thanks to changing her lifestyle, diet plan, and workout plan as well, she lost 100 pounds from 2019 to 2022. Now, she is known as a beautiful singer with a beautiful voice.

2. Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau	Information
Full Name	Jon Favreau
Birthdate	October 19, 1966
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Alma Mater	Queens College
Occupations	Actor, Filmmaker
Years Active	1988–present
Spouse	Joya Tillem (m. 2000)
Children	3
Notable Films (Actor)	Rudy, PCU, Swingers, Very Bad Things, Deep Impact, The Replacements, Daredevil, The Break-Up, Four Christmases, Couples Retreat, I Love You, Man, People Like Us, The Wolf of Wall Street, Chef
Marvel Cinematic Universe Involvement	Iron Man (director and producer), Iron Man 2 (director and producer), The Avengers (executive producer), Iron Man 3 (executive producer), Avengers: Age of Ultron (executive producer), Spider-Man: Homecoming (executive producer), Avengers: Infinity War (executive producer), Avengers: Endgame (executive producer), Spider-Man: Far From Home (executive producer), Spider-Man: No Way Home (executive producer)
Other Directorial Works	Elf, Zathura: A Space Adventure, Cowboys & Aliens, Chef, The Jungle Book, The Lion King
Creator and Executive Producer	The Mandalorian (Disney+ series), The Book of Boba Fett (spin-off series)
Production Company	Fairview Entertainment
Television Series	The Chef Show
Family Background	Mother of Russian-Jewish descent, Father of Italian and French-Canadian ancestry
Education	The Bronx High School of Science, Queens College (attended)
Career Beginnings	Started career in comedy in Chicago improvisational theaters
Breakthrough Film	Swingers
Notable TV Appearances	Friends, The Sopranos
Box Office Success as Director	Elf
Cameo Appearances	John Carter (as a bookie)

Jon Favreau is an American actor, comedian, and director. He made several contributions as a screenwriter and producer for Marvel Studios, the Star Wars Disney+ original series, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the Iron Man, Avengers, and Spider-Man series. 

Jon Favreau founded Golem Creations, a television production studio. The live-action series The Mandalorian is the company’s most recent output. Jon Favreau has received several accolades and nominations for his contributions to the arts. He was nominated for ‘Best Director’ in 2008 and won the following year for directing ‘Iron Man’.

3. Jack Black

Jack Black	Information
Full Name	Jack Black
Born	Thomas Jacob Black
Birthplace	Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other Names	J.B., Jables, Jablinski
Occupations	Actor, Comedian, Musician
Years Active	1982–present
Spouse	Tanya Haden (m. 2006)
Children	2
Relatives	Judith Love Cohen (Mother)
Genres	Comedy Rock, Acoustic Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Guitar
Member of	Tenacious D
Channel	JablinskiGames
Years Active	2018–present
Genres	Let’s Play, Vlog
Creator Awards	100,000 subscribers, 1,000,000 subscribers
Last Updated	June 26, 2023
Film Roles	High Fidelity, Shallow Hal, School of Rock, King Kong
Voice Acting	Kung Fu Panda franchise, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, video games
Early Life	Born in Santa Monica, raised in Hermosa Beach, California
Education	Attended the Poseidon School and Crossroads School
Notable Works	School of Rock, King Kong, Kung Fu Panda, Tropic Thunder
Tenacious D	Lead vocalist and guitarist of the comedy rock/hard rock band
YouTube Channel	JablinskiGames where he shares Let’s Play videos and vlogs

Jack Black is one of the great actors in spite of his oversized body shape. He started his career at the age of 13. He gained much reputation as an actor, musician, and comedian. After appearing as supporting roles in certain movies like Demolition Man, Dead Man Walking, The Cable Guy, Mars Attacks, etc. Black successfully drew attention to his outstanding performance in High Fidelity. He then played leading roles in films like School of Rock, Shallow Hal, Gulliver’s Travels, The House With a Clock in its Walls, etc. Moreover, Jack Black is also famous for his recognizable roles in the Jumanji franchise and the Kung Fu Panda franchise.

For his musical career, he belongs to Tenacious D. They have several musical albums, a television series which is named after their band’s name, and a film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006).

Black is comfortable expressing his daily moments and shows his chubby body on social networks. By the year 2020, he hired celebrity trainer Mark Wildman to help him lose 25 pounds from 240 lbs. 

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4. Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley	Information
Full Name	Kirstie Alley
Birthdate	January 12, 1951
Birthplace	Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, spokesperson
Notable Works	“Cheers,” “Look Who’s Talking” series
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Known for	Public weight fluctuations and weight loss journey
TV Show	“Fat Actress”
Created by	Kirstie Alley, Brenda Hampton
Starring	Kirstie Alley, Bryan Callen, Rachael Harris
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	7
Running time	30 minutes
Original network	Showtime
Original release	March 7, 2005 – April 18, 2005
Synopsis	Comedy series showcasing Alley’s battle with weight loss in the entertainment industry
Celebrity Appearances	Several Hollywood celebrities appeared as themselves
Filming Location	Los Angeles, California
International Broadcast	Aired in Canada, UK, Australia, Italy, and Germany
DVD Release	Rushed release due to high awareness and popularity
Critical Reception	Mixed reviews with varying opinions on humor and execution

Kirstie Alley was born in Wichita, Kansas. She studied drama at Kansas State University and dropped out in her sophomore year. Alley was affected by the party lifestyle and began to abuse drugs for some time. She became a member of Scientology by the year 1979 and then followed drug rehabilitation. In 1981, a tragedy struck her family as a drunk driver hit and killed her parents. 

By taking over Shelly Long in the popular sitcom “Cheer”, Alley successfully gained recognition. Alley’s hit role in “Cheer” remained until its eleventh and final season. Kirstie Alley was awarded the 2nd Emmy for the 1994 television film David’s Mother. In addition, in 1995,  Alley was honored as a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for her contribution to the film industry.

Alley admitted that she began gaining weight in late 2003. From 2004 to 2007, Alley worked as a spokesperson for Jenny Craig, which helped her lose 75 pounds. In May 2009, Alley gained 83 pounds, her weight is about 228 pounds after ending with Jenny Craig. Kirstie Alley continued with Jenny Craig later on and she lost 50 pounds in January 2015.

On December 5, 2022, at the age of 71, Alley passed away in her home after suffering from stage IV colon cancer.

5. Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson	Information
Full Name	Kelly Brianne Clarkson
Birthdate	April 24, 1982
Birthplace	Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, author, television personality
Years Active	2002–present
Spouse	Brandon Blackstock (m. 2013; div. 2021)
Children	2
Awards	Multiple Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Musical Career	Chart-topping albums: “Breakaway,” “Stronger,” “Piece by Piece”
Chart-Topping Singles	“A Moment Like This,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Because of You,” “My Life Would Suck Without You,” “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
TV Appearances	American Idol (Winner, Season 1), The Voice (Coach), The Kelly Clarkson Show (Host)
Worldwide Sales	Over 25 million albums and 45 million singles sold
Notable Achievements	First artist to top multiple Billboard charts, acclaimed vocalist
Recognitions	VH1’s 100 Greatest Women in Music, Powerhouse Award recipient
Early Life	Raised in a Southern Baptist family, youth group leader
Rise to Fame	Winner of American Idol Season 1, record deal with RCA Records

Kelly Clarkson is a talented singer, songwriter, and TV personality from Burleson, Texas. Clarkson’s career took off after she won American Idol in 2002, and became a well-known pop-rock star. Kelly Clarkson is willing to share her body image and weight with the rest of the world. She uses her words and her song “Whole Lotta Woman” from the album Meaning of Life to empower anyone who has struggled with their self-image. Stronger, from the same-name album, became Kelly’s best-selling single worldwide. Clarkson has hosted her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and has served as a coach on The Voice

6. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais	Information
Full Name	Ricky Dene Gervais
Birthdate	25 June 1961
Birthplace	Reading, Berkshire, England
Medium	Stand-up, television, film, books
Alma Mater	University College London (BA)
Years Active	1982–present
Genres	Observational comedy, black comedy, cringe comedy, insult comedy, musical comedy, satire
Partner(s)	Jane Fallon
Co-created Sitcoms	The Office, Extras, An Idiot Abroad, Life’s Too Short, Derek, After Life
Awards and Recognitions	Seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Rose d’Or
Stand-Up Comedy Tours	Five multi-national stand-up comedy tours
Notable Podcast	Co-creator of “The Ricky Gervais Show” podcast
Notable Radio Show	Hosted “Ricky Gervais Is Deadly Sirius” radio show
Notable Films and TV	The Office, Extras, Night at the Museum series, Derek, After Life, David Brent: Life on the Road, Ghost Town, Muppets Most Wanted
Music Career	Former singer of pop duo Seona Dancing, released songs as David Brent, manager for Suede
Books	Author of the Flanimals book series

Ricky Gervais is an English comedian. He also works as an actor, writer, and director. It was not until Gervais reached the age of 30 that he could not maintain his fitting body shape. He had already noticed that he is putting on weight but he can hesitate from overeating and overdrinking. 

Gervais is famous for his crucial role in the television sitcoms Office, which he wrote, directed, and produced. He also participated in many TV series like Extras, Life’s Too Short, After Life, etc.

Gervais has won various accolades, some representative awards include two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Office and Extras, seven BAFTA Awards, five British Comedy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.

7. Chris Farley

Chris Farley	Information
Full Name	Chris Farley
Birthdate	February 15, 1964
Birthplace	Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Death	December 18, 1997
Resting Place	Resurrection Cemetery, Madison
Alma Mater	Marquette University
Occupations	Comedian, actor
Years Active	1986–1997
Notable Achievements	Saturday Night Live cast member (1990-1995)
Personal Struggles	Battled substance abuse throughout his career

Chris Farley was born in Madison on February 15, 1964. He was known for his colossal body shape and enthusiastic humorous acting style. Farley graduated from Marquette University in 1986 and has been working ever since. Farley joined Chicago’s Second City Theatre and was promoted to their main stage in 1989.

Farley was an athletics and rugby player despite his unfit body shape. This had a big impact on Saturday Night Live and many other films. Farley struggled with alcohol and illicit drug abuse and was fired from Saturday Night Live. Farley’s final Saturday Night Live show as a first-time host was on October 25, 1997. Farley was discovered dead in his home in December 1997 as a result of drug abuse. Farley was later posthumously awarded the 2,289th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

8. Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy	Information
Full Name	Melissa McCarthy
Birthdate	August 26, 1970
Birthplace	Plainfield, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, screenwriter, producer
Years Active	1997–present
Spouse	Ben Falcone
Children	2
Relatives	Jenny McCarthy (cousin), Joanne McCarthy (cousin)
Notable Awards	Two Primetime Emmy Awards
Nominations	Two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards
Influence	Named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in 2016
Career Highlights	Breakout role as Sookie St. James in “Gilmore Girls”
Production Company	Co-founder of On the Day Productions with husband Ben Falcone
Fashion Line	Launched clothing line for plus-sized women, Melissa McCarthy Seven7
Hollywood Honor	Received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Melissa McCarthy was born in America on August 26, 1970. She had experience in many fields: actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer. She is the owner of several awards, including 2 Emmy Awards, the nominator of two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. McCarthy belonged among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and was ranked the top highest actress in the world. She began her art career in the late 1990s, McCarthy had roles in Drowning Mona, Disney’s The Kid, Charlie’s Angels series, etc. She has been struggling with her weight for a long period and successfully dealt with her weight.

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9. Kevin James

Kevin James	Information
Full Name	Kevin George Knipfing
Stage Name	Kevin James
Birthdate	April 26, 1965 (age 58)
Birthplace	Mineola, New York, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, comedian
Known For	“The King of Queens,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” “Grown Ups”
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series nomination (2006)
Notable Films	Hitch, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups
Voice Work	Monster House, Barnyard, Hotel Transylvania franchise
Drama Films	Little Boy, Becky
Television Series	The King of Queens, Kevin Can Wait, The Crew
Stand-Up Specials	Kevin James: Sweat the Small Stuff, Kevin James: Never Don’t Give Up
Comedy Central Rank	No. 76 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians
Education	Ward Melville High School
Family	Sister: Leslie; Brother: Gary Valentine
Spouse	Steffiana de la Cruz (m. 2004)
Children	4
Residence	California, U.S.
Religion	Devout Catholic

Kevin James was born on April 26, 1965. He grew up in New York and soon followed a comedic career while still in college. He used the name Kevin James as an homage to his favorite teacher. Although he seems unfit, he used to be a good athlete. James was an excellent tailback for his football team. In 1989, he was given a chance for a stand-up comedy at The East Side Comedy Club by Richie Minervini – the club owner. He had been working for 10 years until he gained recognition at a venue nearby New York. 

James appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. James played his most appreciable role as Doug Heffernan on The Kings of Queens for 9 years from 1998 to 2007. This gained him a nomination for an Emmy Award in 2006. The sitcom Kevin Can Wait helped him be nominated for a People’s Choice Award in 2017. Besides he also works in filmography, career and franchise in Transylvania.

10. Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson	Information
Full Name	Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson
Birthdate	2 March 1980 (age 43)
Birthplace	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Education	Tara Anglican School for Girls
Occupations	Actress, Comedian, Writer, Singer, Producer
Years Active	2002–present
Notable Works	– Toula in the SBS comedy series Pizza
Family	– Parents: Sue Bownds and Jack Bounds
Notable Achievements	– MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance (Pitch Perfect)
Education and Early Life	– Attended Tara Anglican School for Girls as a boarder

Rebel Wilson was born on 2 March 1980. She is a well-known Australian actress, with many comedian roles and she is also a producer and writer. Besides her oversized body shape, Wilson is among the celebrities who support body positivity, she has been a model for large women. She shows her sympathy and attitude toward the body images. In addition, in the year of health 2020, Wilson made herself lose 60 pounds.

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11. Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill	Information
Full Name	Jonah Hill
Birthdate	December 20, 1983
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	The New School, Bard College, University of Colorado Boulder
Occupations	Actor, comedian, producer
Years Active	2004–present
Notable Works	Superbad, Knocked Up, 21 Jump Street, The Wolf of Wall Street, War Dogs, Don’t Look Up
Relatives	Beanie Feldstein (sister)
Awards	Academy Award nominations
Notable Voices	Horton Hears a Who!, Megamind, How to Train Your Dragon trilogy
Directorial Debut	Mid90s (2018)

Jonah Hill was born on December 20, 1983. He is an American actor who is famous for his comedic acting style, he also makes contributions as a filmmaker for many popular movies. Hill has gained strong recognition since his breakout role in 2007. During and after that, the public could easily observe the fluctuation in his body weight. His weight changed numerous times together with his acting roles. 

Throughout Hill’s career, he has appeared in the Jump Street series as much as a film director, producer, and star actor. Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street are among his best movies which helped Hill be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. During the 2014 to 2015 period, Jonah Hill was ranked as the highest-paid actor by Forbes.

12. Jonh Goodman

Jonh Goodman	Information
Full Name	John Stephen Goodman
Birthdate	June 20, 1952 (age 71)
Birthplace	Affton, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Notable Awards	Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Disney Legend Award
Famous Collaborations	Coen Brothers’ Films (Raising Arizona, Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Inside Llewyn Davis), Steven Spielberg’s Films (Always, Arachnophobia, The Flintstones)
Television Roles	Dan Conner in Roseanne and The Conners, Treme, Damages, Alpha House, The Righteous Gemstones
Broadway and Theater Career	Big River, Waiting for Godot, The Front Page, American Buffalo
Education	Southwest Missouri State University
Family Background	Father: Postal worker, Mother: Waitress and retail store worker, Siblings: Older brother and younger sister
Recognition	Vanity Fair’s praise as “among our very finest actors”
Additional Films and Voice Roles	True Stories, Beyond the Sea, Evan Almighty, Speed Racer, The Artist, Argo, The Monuments Men, Trumbo, Atomic Blonde, The Emperor’s New Groove franchise, Monsters, Inc. franchise, Bee Movie, The Princess and the Frog, ParaNorman

John Goodman is a famous American actor, he was born on June 20, 1952. He had been on television before he moved on to be a favored character actor. John Goodman is the recipient of several reputable awards, including an Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has been given many praises as “among the finest actors” by Vanity Fair, or the best actor to be nominated for an Academy Award by IndieWire. 

Goodman used to play football at university, however, a severe injury at ACL prevented him from a sports career. Goodman has been addicted to alcohol and used to get drunk throughout the show. He was 400 lbs weight and managed to lose 100 lbs in 2010

13. William Hootkins 

William Hootkins	Information
Full Name	William Michael “Hoot” Hootkins
Birthdate	July 5, 1948
Birthplace	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Death	October 23, 2005, at the age of 57
Occupation	Actor
Notable Films	Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Batman
Education	St. Mark’s School of Texas, Princeton University (Astrophysics, Oriental Studies)
Language Proficiency	Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Theatrical Impact	Notable performances in Orson Welles’ Moby Dick—Rehearsed and Terry Johnson’s Hitchcock Blonde
Voice Acting	Recorded plays for BBC Radio Drama, voice roles in Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped and Eternal Darkness
Other TV Appearances	The West Wing, The Lost Boys, The Tomorrow People, The Magnificent Ambersons
Writing Project	Planning a screenplay on Fatty Arbuckle’s life
Cause of Death	Pancreatic cancer
Mausoleum Location	Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Santa Monica, California, U.S.

William Hootkins was born in Texas on July 5, 1948. He worked as an actor and his supporting roles in Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Batman are the most mentionable. In early life, at age 15, he was interviewed by the FBI about his Russian teacher, who was a friend of Marina Oswald, the wife of the assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. 

He also worked for a theater during high school. Hootkins had his work both on the stage and in the film, both of which gained him significant success. Due to his attractive voice, he was also a voice artist for BBC. Despite his talent, he passed over at the age of 57 due to pancreatic cancer.

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14. Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal	Information
Full Name	Steven Frederic Seagal
Birthdate	April 10, 1952
Birthplace	Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Citizenship	American, Serbian, Russian
Occupations	Actor, Screenwriter, Martial Artist
Style	Aikido
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Spouses	Miyako Fujitani, Adrienne La Russa, Kelly LeBrock, Erdenetuya Batsukh
Children	7, including Ayako Fujitani

Steven Seagal was born on April 10, 1952, in Michigan. Seagal is a citizen of three nations, including America, Serbia, and Russia. He began as a martial artist, then followed an acting career and had his debut film in 1987. He married an aikido master’s daughter and began to teach martial arts for his wife’s family. After he had left his wife and his father-in-law’s dojo. Senegal married three other wives and had seven children. He was nominated for failure in filmography several times during his film career. He was also accused of being guilty of harassing, exoring, and violating. 

15. Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates	Information
Full Name	Kathy Bates
Birthdate	June 28, 1948
Birthplace	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Education	Southern Methodist University (BFA)
Occupations	Actress, Director
Years Active	1969–present
Notable Awards	Academy Award, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards,
Notable Works	Misery, Fried Green Tomatoes, Dolores Claiborne,
Television	American Horror Story, Two and a Half Men,
Early Life	Studied theater at Southern Methodist University.
Career Highlights	Academy Award winner for Misery.

Kathy Bates is known for her work as an actress and a film director. She was born on June 28, 1948, in Tennessee, United State. She moved to New York and pursued the acting profession at a very early age. She had worked so hard for an acting role. Even though she was told that she was unsuitable due to her lack of attractiveness. Bates had to accept to play as an old, weird character. Her effort rewarded her numerous accolades, she was the owner of an Academy Award, a two-time winner of a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and various nominations throughout her career. 

By old age, she had to deal with certain health problems. She had managed ovarian cancer, and undergone a double mastectomy after reported breast cancer. The surgeon led her to suffer from lymphedema in both arms. Later on, she became a famous person in the lymphatic patient communities and was awarded for raising awareness of the chronic lymphatic disease. 

16. Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith	Information
Full Name	Kevin Patrick Smith
Birthdate	August 2, 1970
Birthplace	Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupations	Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Comic Book Writer
Years Active	1992–present
Style	Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Spouse	Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
Children	Harley Quinn Smith
Notable Films	Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks II, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Clerks III
Notable Characters	Silent Bob, Jay
Production Company	View Askew Productions
Podcasts	SModcast, Fatman Beyond, Hollywood Babble-On
Comic Book Store	Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, Red Bank, New Jersey
TV Show	Comic Book Men
Film Review Show	Spoilers
Education	Attended The New School in New York City
Collaborators	Scott Mosier, Jason Mewes
Independent Film Influence	Clerks
Family	Wife: Jennifer Schwalbach Smith
Comic Book Collection	Sold to fund the film “Clerks”
Notable Projects	“View Askewniverse” film series, True North trilogy, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, An Evening with Kevin Smith
Comic Book Writing	Has written for various comic book series

Kevin Smith was born on August 2, 1970, in New Jersey, U.S. He works in multiple fields: comedian, actor, film producer, comic writer, author, YouTuber, and podcaster. Clerk, the low-budget film in which he was the writer, director, and actor, has brought him to be prominent widely. The character Silent Bob played by Smith continues to appear in his later films. He also served horror films, including Red State, moreover, the comedy horror films Tusk and Yoga Hosers. By achieving much success in his film career, Smith also wrote comics and magazines, he had a series of Clerks comics or the Chasing Dogma which was inspired by the film Chasing Amy and Dogma. It has to be mentioned that Smith also wrote for Marvel and DC. 

Smith has gained so much weight as he used to reach more than 400 pounds in 2008. He had many weight loss and gain cycles but he always kept his weight at a considerable level. After suffering from a severe heart attack in 2018, Kevin Smith changed his diet and successfully reduce 50 pounds

17. Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson	Information
Full Name	Mike Tyson
Birthdate	June 30, 1966
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Former Professional Boxer
Boxing Record	Wins: 50, Losses: 6, Draws: 2
Boxing Titles	Undisputed Heavyweight Champion
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	Around 240 lbs (109 kg)
Reach	71 in (180 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Notable Achievements	ESPN’s No. 1 Most Outrageous Character in modern sports history
Film Appearance	Martin Scorsese’s film based on Tyson’s life (starring Jamie Foxx)
Wrestling Career	Guest appearance at WrestleMania XIV and WWE involvement
WWE Hall of Fame	Inducted into the celebrity wing in 2012
Documentary	Starred in the documentary film “Nine Legends”

Mike Tyson is known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet”. The American Boxer was born on June 30, 1966. He started competing at age 18, on March 6, 1985. Tyson showed a knock-out efficiency as he won 26 of his 28 fights by KO or TKO. In a bout with Ferguson in 1986, Tyson won by the disqualification of his opponent and this ended his string of knockout victories. Tyson became the World’s youngest heavyweight champion after TKO Trevor Berbick in round 2. He then added to his collection by defeating James Smith and Tony Tucker to achieve the WBA and IBF titles. 

He acquired a lot of weight after retiring from boxing due to his health problems. He is 240 lbs in weight, which means he cannot maintain durability. Despite some black dots on his profile, he is legendary for his boxing profession.

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18. Abby Lee Miller

Abby Lee Miller	Information
Full Name	Abby Lee Miller
Birthdate	September 21, 1965
Birthplace	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Dance instructor, television personality, choreographer, dance owner
Years Active	1979 – present
Founder	Abby Lee Dance Company
Reality TV Show	Dance Moms (2011-2019)
Studio Ownership	Reign Dance Productions
Book	Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class
Studio in LA	ALDC LA
Legal Issues	Bankruptcy, assault charges, fraud indictment
Prison Sentence	One year and a day in federal prison
Cancer Diagnosis	Burkitt lymphoma
Remission	September 2018

Abby Lee Miller was born on September 21, 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. She studied dance at her mother’s studio. Miller was assigned to teach dancing for her mother’s dance competition teams at the age of 14. She became a Dance Master in 1986. For her television appearance, she attended Dance Mom for eight seasons. Miller’s weight is 183 lbs, this is an achievement for her weight loss progress. She also underwent surgery to remove the excess skin after weight loss.

19. Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis	Information
Full Name	Zachary Knight “Zach” Galifianakis
Birthdate	October 1, 1969 (age 53)
Birthplace	North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupations	Comedian, actor
Known For	Portraying Alan in The Hangover trilogy
Films	The Hangover trilogy, Due Date, Birdman
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award nomination (Baskets)
Other Work	Hosted Late World with Zach
Philanthropy	Raised funds for the Texas Abortion Fund
Family	Married to Quinn Lundberg since 2012
Residence	House in Venice, Los Angeles

Zach Galifianakis was born on October 1, 1969. He is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Galifianakis had managed to lose 50 pounds but he was still able to keep his sense of humor when he was asked about his weight: “[I lost] about 30 ounces”. Since his television debut Boston Common, he worked on many films and television programs. But it is undeniable that Zach Galifianakis played Alan Garner in the comedy Hangover, one of his most significant works. The film became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever and Galifianakis also received an MTV movie award. 

20. Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson	Information
Full Name	Jessica Ann Simpson
Birthdate	July 10, 1980
Birthplace	Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Education	J.J. Pearce High School Texas Tech High School
Occupations	Singer Actress Fashion Designer
Years Active	1993–present
Organization	The Jessica Simpson Collection
Spouses	Nick Lachey Eric Johnson
Children	3
Relatives	Ashlee Simpson (sister)
Genres	Pop Dance-pop R&B Country Pop
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Columbia Epic Primary Wave BMG
Debut Studio Album	Sweet Kisses (1999)
Notable Hits	“I Wanna Love You Forever” “Irresistible”
Film Debut	The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Fashion Line	The Jessica Simpson Collection
TV Series	Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Reality Show	The Price of Beauty
Clothing Design Judge	Fashion Star
Total Album Sales	20 million worldwide
Brand Revenue	Over $1 billion

Jessica Simpson was born on July 10, 1980, in Texas, US. Jessica dropped out of high school in 1997, although she was able to earn her GED later on. She began her career as a singer, she sang in the church choir, and also went on to perform in a contest. Jessica Simpson made her debut album with the album named after her. Her album caught the attention of Columbia Records. Simpsons’ second album, Irresistible had 127000 copies sold during the first week. 

After announcing pregnant with her first child, Simpson signed a contract with Weight Watcher to prevent weight gain during pregnancy. She gave birth to her second and third children in 2013 and 2019. She used to be 240 lbs weight after a 100 lbs reduction in only 6 months. Jessica’s current weight fluctuates by about 140 lbs, and her fitness has improved a lot. 

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21. Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz	Information
Full Name	Chrissy Metz
Birthdate	September 29, 1980
Birthplace	Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Notable Role	Kate Pearson in “This Is Us”
Film Appearances	“Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” (2018), “Breakthrough” (2019)
Early Life	Born in Homestead, Florida, grew up in Gainesville, Florida
Education	Attended elementary, middle, and high school in Gainesville
First Job	McDonald’s restaurant in Gainesville
Career Highlights	Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations for “This Is Us”
Music	Lead singer in the band Chrissy and the Vapors
Breakthrough Film	Starred in “Breakthrough” as Joyce Smith
Other Projects	Voiced a character in “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” co-wrote a children’s book titled “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You”
Relationships	Married Martyn Eaden (2008-2015), dated Josh Stancil (2016-2018), dated Hal Rosenfeld (2018-2020), currently dating Bradley Collins
Weight Loss	Lost 100 lbs with the help of a nutritionist and personal trainer
Religion	Christian

Chrissy Metz was born on September 29, 1980, in Florida, U.S. She is famous for her role as Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us since 2016. Metz joined the entertainment industry as a plus-size model. Her overweight body shape had brought her many difficulties, she was bullied since her childhood. 

Moreover, Metz was violated by her stepfather. She had to overcome such hardness when breaking into the acting career. Metz always keeps a positive attitude toward such issues, she is open to sharing her weight loss journey. She made an effort to lose 100 pounds and motivated many people.

22. Charles S Dutton

Charles S Dutton	Information
Full Name	Charles Stanley Dutton
Birthdate	January 30, 1951
Birthplace	Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Education	Hagerstown Community College (AA) Towson University (BA) Yale University (MFA)
Occupations	Actor, director, producer
Years Active	1984–2015
Spouse	Debbi Morgan (married 1989, divorced 1994)
Notable Roles	Roc (1991–1994) – Television series The Piano Lesson (1995) – Television film
Filmography	Alien 3 (1992) Rudy (1993) Menace II Society (1993) A Time to Kill (1996) Cookie’s Fortune (1999) Gothika (2003)
Early Life	Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland Grew up in Baltimore’s Latrobe Homes public housing project
Prison Experience	Served time in prison for manslaughter
Education Journey	Completed college program at Hagerstown Community College Graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree Earned a master’s degree in acting from Yale School of Drama
Broadway Success	Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (1984) Theatre World Award winner Received Tony Award nominations for Best Actor
Television Career	Starred in TV series Roc (1991–1994) Won Outstanding Guest Actor Emmy Awards Directed HBO miniseries The Corner (2000)
Recent Projects	Played Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose in D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003) Appeared in Season 2 of The L Word Directed episodes of Sleeper Cell

Charles S Dutton was born on January 30, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. The 72-year-old actor and director had dropped from middle school and spent more than 15 years in prison. He was accused of manslaughter, possessing deadly weapons, and assaulting a correctional officer. During his prison time, he was motivated by an anthology of black playwrights. Dutton continued his study and he got a master’s degree in acting at the ‘Yale School of Drama’. 

After all of those black notes in his life, in 1984, Dutton made his debut and won Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor. His career gained many advances, he continued to appear in many films and television programs.

23. Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia	Information
Full Name	Jorge Garcia
Birthdate	April 28, 1973
Birthplace	Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor, Comedian
Known For	Hugo “Hurley” Reyes in Lost
Education	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Career Highlights	Portrayed Hector Lopez on Becker
Notable Achievements	Selected as “Triton of the Year” by San Clemente High School faculty

Jorge Garcia is famous for his big body and curly long hair. He was born on April 28, 1973, in Nebra and grew up in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California. Garcia graduated from university in 1995 and began studying acting at Beverly Hills Playhouse acting school. After school, Garcia made his official debut in 1997, and since then, he began appearing in several television and advertising programs. 

In 2003, the series ‘Becker’ is his most remarkable role, Garcia was cast as Hector Lopez. He continued to work on the series ‘Lost’ and made his guest appearance in ‘How I met your mother’. Garcia also took part in several Netflix series. 

24. Chris Christie

Chris Christie	Information
Full Name	Chris Christie
Birthdate	September 6, 1962
Birthplace	Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Political Party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Pat Foster (married in 1986)
Children	4
Residence(s)	Mendham, New Jersey, U.S.
Education	University of Delaware (BA), Seton Hall University (JD)
Occupation	Politician, Lawyer, Political commentator, Lobbyist
Career Highlights	55th Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018)
Notable Endorsement	Endorsed Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election
Presidential Run	Announced second presidential campaign for the Republican nomination in the 2024 election (June 2023)

Chris Christie was born on September 6, 1962. He graduated from the University of Delaware and Seton Hall University School of Law in 1984 and 1987 respectively. He is an American lawyer and politician who worked as the governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. 

He was a potential candidate for the 2012 and 2016 U.S. presidential elections. In the presidential election in 2020, he showed his advocacy for Donald Trump. Chris’s current weight is 180 lbs which is his effort to maintain a fit body shape at the age of 61. 

25. Brooke Elliott

Brooke Elliott	Information
Full Name	Brooke Elliott
Birthdate	November 16, 1974 (age 48)
Birthplace	Fridley, Minnesota, U.S.
Education	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance
Alma Mater	Western Michigan University
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2000–present
Known For	Drop Dead Diva, Sweet Magnolias
Family	Sister: Jamie Alexander Brother: Adam Elliott
Early Singing Talent	Began singing at the age of three
Career Highlights	Toured with Beauty and the Beast and Wicked Performed in Broadway productions of Taboo and The Pirate Queen
First Film Role	Mel Gibson’s What Women Want (2000)
Television Debut	Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Breakthrough Role	Jane Bingum in Drop Dead Diva
Advocacy	Advocate for body positivity in the entertainment industry
Recent Projects	Starred in the Netflix series Sweet Magnolias Executive produced and starred in A Country Christmas Harmony

Brooke Ellitott is an American actress and singer. She was born on November 16, 1974, in Fridley, Minnesota. For her studying, in 1998, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance. She got her debut on the silver screen with a role in the movie ‘What Women Want’. 

At the very first phase of her career, she had to seek a side job to earn a living. She was also a part of the first national tours of ‘Wicked’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Elliott played the leading character of the television series ‘Drop Dead Diva’, she was awarded 2 accolades and 3 nominations for this role.

26. Action Bronson

Action Bronson	Information
Full Name	Ariyan Arslani
Birthdate	December 2, 1983
Birthplace	Queens, New York City, U.S.
Other Names	Bam Bam, Bronsoliño, Mr. Baklava
Occupations	Rapper, Songwriter, Chef, Wrestler, Television Presenter
Years Active	2008–present
Television	The Untitled Action Bronson Show, Fuck, That’s Delicious, Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens
Children	3
Genres	Hip hop
Labels	Vice, Atlantic, EMPIRE, Loma Vista, Concord

Ariyan Arslani is typically known as Action Bronson. He was born on December 2, 1983, in Queens, New York City, U.S. He weighed 363 pounds at his heaviest. Bronson has altered his diet and gets up every morning at 4am to work out in the gym, his current weight is about 230 lbs. 

He worked on to produce mixtapes Rare Chandeliers and Blue Chips 2. Bronson also had contracts with major-label such as  Warner Bros. Records, and Atlantic Records. Besides his music career, he also hosts television shows and publishes books about himself and a cookbook.

27. Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr	Information
Full Name	Roseanne Cherrie Barr
From	From the 2010 documentary, I Am Comic
Born	November 3, 1952 (age 70)
Birthplace	Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actress, comedian, writer, producer
Years Active	1970–present
Political Party	Peace and Freedom (2012–2013), Green (2008–2012), Democratic (before 2008)
Spouses	Bill Pentland (m. 1974; div. 1990), Tom Arnold (m. 1990; div. 1994), Ben Thomas
Partner	Johnny Argent (2003–present)
Children	5
Achievements	Emmy and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress
Controversies	Controversial performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Additional	Comeback comedy special announced for 2023 release
Projects	Published autobiography “Roseanne—My Life As a Woman”

Roseanne Barr was born on November 3, 1952, in Utah, U.S. During her childhood, she had to keep the secret about her family origin as she is Jewish. At 16, Barr faced a car accident, which caused her brain injury. She began with stand-up comedy in clubs, became famous, and appeared on The Tonight Show. Roseanne’s sitcom, which is named after her, has been rated as the best debut of that season. Together with the success of Roseanne for nine seasons, from 1988 to 1997, Bar won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Kids’ Choice Award, and three American Comedy Awards to honor her work for the show. She continued her work in filmography and also released books. 

After being stopped for a long duration, Roseanne came back to the silver screen with high ratings. Besides, Bar was also a politician, she was the former presidential candidate, and later on, she showed her support for Donald Trump.   

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28. Angela Deem

Full Name	Angela Kaye Deem
Date of birth	December 9,1965
Gender	Female
Occupation	Actress, Social media star, television personality
Weight	190 lbs

Angela Deem was born on December 9, 1965, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, USA. She was overweight before she went on several weight loss surgeries. She shocked everyone with her slim and beautiful appearance on social media. Deem has lost about 90 lbs and weighed 190 lbs after weight loss. She acted in 24 episodes of the series 90 Day Fiancé – a reality television series for couples with her young husband Michael Ilesanmi. She also earns money from Cameo, in which she makes personalized videos for fans.

29. Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer	Information
Full Name	Val Kilmer
Birthdate	December 31, 1959
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1981–present
Spouse	Joanne Whalley (m. 1988; div. 1996)
Children	2, including Jack Kilmer
Famous Films	Top Gun, Willow, The Doors, Tombstone, Heat, Batman Forever, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Notable Performances	Jim Morrison in The Doors, Doc Holliday in Tombstone, Iceman in Top Gun
Health Struggles	Privately battled throat cancer, underwent chemotherapy and tracheotomies
Memoir	Published memoir titled “I’m Your Huckleberry: A Memoir”
Documentary	Featured in the 2021 documentary “Val”
Accolades	One of the best-paid actors of the 1990s; films featuring him have grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide
Additional Information	Known for his portrayal of charismatic characters, recognized for his talent and dedication to roles

Val Kilmer started his career as an actor on the stage and turned to films. Kilmer was born at the end of 1959 in California. His ancestry includes English, Irish, Scottish, German as well as Cherokee. 

Kilmer appeared in the films such as Top Secret, Real Genius, and the action film Top Gun. He also played Bruce Wayne in the film Batman Forever. Kilmer is famous for his range of characters, and the critic Roger Ebert praised him for this. His weight is 205 lbs. He is very handsome with that weight. His fans love his appearance much.

30. Ashley Fink

Ashley Fink	Information
Full Name	Ashley Rae Fink
Birthdate	November 20, 1986
Birthplace	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, Singer
Notable Roles	Lauren Zizes in “Glee”
Early Acting	Started acting at the age of four
Education	Studied acting at an arts high school in Los Angeles
Notable Work	Starred in “Fat Girls” (Tribeca Film Festival hit)
Glee Club	Joined the glee club on the TV series “Glee”
Music Video	Appears in Stacie Orrico’s music video for “I Could Be the One”

Ashley Fink was born on November 20, 1986, in Texas, U.S. She interfered with acting at a very young age, and performed adaptations at school. However, it was not until she played the main actor in Fat Girls that she gained public recognition. She appeared on TV multiple times, including Make It or Break It, Disney film You Again, and All About Evil. She belonged to the Glee series on Fox despite her infrequent appearances. In 2004, when acting in “Comeback”, Fink found herself with music as she sang her first and only solo ‘I Know What Boys Like’.

31. Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer	Information
Full Name	Octavia Lenora Spencer
Birthdate	May 25, 1970
Birthplace	Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupations	Actress, Producer, Author
Education	Auburn University at Montgomery, Auburn University (BA)
Notable Achievements	Academy Award, BAFTA Film Award, Golden Globe Award
Breakthrough Role	Minny Jackson in “The Help”
Film Debut	“A Time to Kill” (1996)
Notable Films	“Hidden Figures,” “The Shape of Water,” “Ma”
Notable TV Series	“Mom,” “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker,” “Truth Be Told”
Notable Books	“The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit,” “The Sweetest Heist in History”
Height	5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Family	Six siblings, including sisters Rosa and Areka Spencer
Charitable Work	Supporter of Feeding America and the Motion Picture and Television Fund
Dyslexia	Octavia Spencer has dyslexia
Notable Awards	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Octavia Spencer was born May 25, 1970, in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.A. She is an actress. In 1996, She debuted A Time to Kill and then she appeared in  Halloween II (2009), Smashed (2012), Snowpiercer (2013), Get on Up (2014), The Divergent Series (2015–16), Gifted (2017), Instant Family (2018), and Onward (2020); and had starring roles in The Shack (2017), Luce (2019), and Ma (2019) and so on. Với cân nặng 145,5 pounds, cô được coi là một người thừa cân. Dù thừa cân nhưng người hâm mộ yêu mến cô chỉ vì tài năng diễn xuất.

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32. Larry the Cable Guy

Larry the Cable Guy	Information
Full Name	Larry the Cable Guy
Birth Name	Daniel Lawrence Whitney
Born	February 17, 1963
Birthplace	Pawnee City, Nebraska, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up, television, film, radio, books
Years Active	1990–present
Genres	Character comedy, blue comedy, insult comedy,
Spouse	Cara Whitney
Children	2
Notable Works and Roles	Blue Collar Comedy Tour
Profession	Stand-up comedian, actor, producer, former radio personality
Blue Collar Comedy Tour	Member of the comedy troupe with Bill Engvall, Ron White,
Comedy Albums	Released seven albums, three certified gold by RIAA
Catchphrase	“Git-R-Done!”
Voice Acting	Voiced Mater in the Cars franchise
Television Series	Hosted “Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy”
Charity Work	Co-founded the “Git-R-Done Foundation”
Hometown	Pawnee City, Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers	Avid fan of the college football team
Endorsement	Supported Gary Johnson for the 2016 U.S. presidential

Daniel Lawrence Whitney or widely known as Larry the Cable Guy. Larry was born on February 17, 1963, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, U.S. Larry has seven released albums with a total of 500.000 copies. Larry appeared as the radio speaker of The Ron and Ron Show as well as The Chris Baker Show and so on. His nickname came from his work as a stand-up comedian. Larry has a big body shape with a weight between 270 and 280 pounds, with his sense of humor, he still gained love from his fan

33. Fat Joe

Fat Joe	Information
Full Name	Fat Joe
Birth Name	Joseph Antonio Cartagena
Also Known As	Fat Joe da Gangsta
Birthdate	August 19, 1970
Age	52
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, songwriter, actor, record executive, record producer
Years Active	1992–present
Labels	EMPIRE, R.N.G., R4 So Valid, Be Music, E1, Mr. 305 Inc., Warner Bros., Imperial, Terror Squad, Virgin, Atlantic, Big Beat, Mystic, Violator, Relativity
Formerly of	D.I.T.C., Terror Squad
Children	3
Debut Solo Album	Represent
Most Successful Album	Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)
Notable Songs	“Lean Back”, “What’s Luv?”, “Make It Rain”, “All the Way Up”
Film Appearances	Scary Movie 3, Happy Feet, She’s Gotta Have It
Podcast	Coca Vision (hosted on Tidal)
Latest Album	Family Ties

Fat Joe is the stage name of Joseph Antonio Cartagena. Joe was born on August 19, 1970, in New York City, U.S.A. He followed the hip-hop music style and became a Diggin’ in the Crates Crew. Joe’s first solo album, Represent, was released in 1993. Some of Cartagena’s significant products include Me, Myself & I, What’s Luv? and so on. Joe used to be 300 lbs in 1996, and his weight is 176 lbs as of 2022. Despite a remarkable change in Joe’s weight, he confessed that he wouldn’t change his stage name as its marketing benefits.

34. K. Trevor Wilson

K Trevor Wilson	Information
Full Name	K. Trevor Wilson
Birthdate	March 9, 1981
Birthplace	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Occupations	Comedian, Writer, Actor
Known for	Portraying Squirrely Dan in Letterkenny
Awards	Winner of the Irwin Barker Home Grown Award at Just For Laughs Festival Best Taped Live Performance at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards Nominated for Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the Canadian Screen Awards
Notable Appearances	Multiple appearances at Just For Laughs Festival, JFL 42, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival Featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle Featured in the Netflix Series “Comedians of The World” and LOL: Last One Laughing Canada
Education	Etobicoke School of the Arts Humber College
Other Facts	Original member of the Comedy Records Roster Childhood appearances on Canadian series “Goosebumps” Featured in the film “Score: A Hockey Musical” alongside Nelly Furtado Notable roles in series like “What Would Sal Do?” and “Man Seeking Woman” Debut as Squirrely Dan on Crave’s “Letterkenny” Chose stage name “K. Trevor Wilson” to avoid name duplication

K Trevor Wilson was born on March 9, 1981, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As Wilson weighs 290 lbs with a height of 5 ft 11 in, he is considered a top fat celebrity. Wilson is best known for his role as the character Squirrely Dan in Letterkenny. He attained the Irwin Barker Home Grown Award at the Just For Laughs Festival in 2012, Wilson also won Best Taped Live Performance at the 2015 Canadian Comedy Awards. Besides working as a standup comedian, he also found himself acting and attended in multiple series including What Would Sal Do? and Man Seeking 

35. Michael Moore

Michael Moore	Information
Full Name	Michael Francis Moore
Birthdate	April 23, 1954
Birthplace	Davison, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	American
Alma Mater	University of Michigan–Flint
Occupations	Filmmaker, author, left-wing activist
Years Active	1976–present
Spouse	Kathleen Glynn
Notable Works	“Roger & Me,” “Fahrenheit 9/11,” “Bowling for Columbine,” “Sicko”
Awards	Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
Political Views	Left-wing activist, critic of globalization and capitalism
Family Background	Raised in Davison, Michigan; parents worked in General Motors
Religious Background	Brought up in a traditional Catholic home
Ancestry	Irish, Scottish, English
Education	Attended St. John’s Elementary School and Davison High School
Career Highlights	Directed controversial documentaries, Palme d’Or winner

Michael Moore was born on April 23, 1954, in Davison, Michigan, U.S.A. Moore is a writer, who engaged in film production and is also known as a left-wing activist – who supports the power of the government. 

As a politician, this 68-year-old man used to be the presidential elector in 2000, he supported Obama in 2008 and opposed the former president, Donald Trump. Moore had gone through a strict diet and workout plan between 2007 and 2010, in which he lost nearly 70 lbs. A recent update from Moore is that he is about 210 lbs in weight.

36. Matt Damon

Matt Damon	Information
Full Name	Matt Damon
Birthdate	October 8, 1970
Birthplace	Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma Mater	Harvard University
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Screenwriter
Years Active	1988-present
Nationality	American
Spouse	Luciana Barroso (m. 2005)
Children	4 (3 biological, 1 stepchild)
Notable Works	Good Will Hunting, The Bourne Series
Awards	Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards
Residence	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height	5’10” (178 cm)
Weight	Approximately 185 lbs (84 kg)
Body Mass Index	26.5 (considered overweight)
Film Debut	Mystic Pizza
Breakthrough Role	Good Will Hunting
Collaborations	Ben Affleck, Steven Soderbergh, Martin Scorsese
Successful Franchise	Bourne series, Ocean’s Trilogy
Commercial Successes	The Martian, True Grit, Elysium
Award Nominations	Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Primetime Emmy Award
Highest-Grossing Release	The Martian
Recent Success	Ford v Ferrari, Air
Latest Project	The Last Duel

Matt Damon was born on October 8, 1970, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. He is an actor, film producer, and screenwriter. Damon is considered one of the highest-earning actors of all time. He has had a successful career since he is the owner of many awards and nominations in a short period. Damon also received the 2343rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 25, 2007. He gained a lot of weight and can not maintain his body shape at the age of 52, Damon is 185 lbs in weight. Despite some weight issues, Damon is still attractive in his fans’ eyes.

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37. John Candy

John Candy	Information
Full Name	John Franklin Candy
Birthdate	October 31, 1950
Birthplace	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Death	March 4, 1994
Occupations	Actor, Comedian
Known For	Hollywood films during the 1980s
Notable Films	Stripes, Splash, Brewster’s Millions, Planes, Trains and Automobiles,
Supporting Roles	The Blues Brothers, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Little Shop of Horrors,
Notable TV Shows	Second City Television (SCTV), Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins,
Notable Achievements	Co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts (won the 1991 Grey Cup),

John Candy‘s full name is John Franklin Candy. He was born on October 31, 1950, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He became famous for his role as a comedian, he served in films in the 1980s such as Stripes, Spaceballs, Cool Runnings, and so on. Candy suffered from a heart attack which led to his death. Candy weighed more than 300 pounds, together with genes, obesity, and smoking increased the risk factor of a heart attack. He went through several projects and films throughout his career, and the death of candy is a huge loss for the film industry. 

38. Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight	Information
Full Name	Wayne Elliot Knight
Birthdate	August 7, 1955
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Education	University of Georgia (Incomplete degree, completed in 2008)
Notable Roles	Newman in Seinfeld
Film Achievements	Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Jurassic Park
Voice Work	Voiced characters in Toonsylvania, Catscratch, Legend of the Three Caballeros, Tarzan, Toy Story 2, and more
Early Life	Raised in New York City, later moved to Cartersville, Georgia
Career Start	Internship at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia
Notable TV Roles	Mailman Newman in Seinfeld
Broadway	Appeared in plays Gemini, Mastergate, ‘Art,’ and Sweet Charity
Voice Work	Voiced characters in Catscratch, Toonsylvania, Toy Story 2, Tarzan, and more
Recent Appearances	Reprised role as Newman in Curb Your Enthusiasm
Personal Life	Married to Paula Sutor and Clare de Chenu
Political Involvement	Attended the Democratic National Convention

Wayne Knight was born on August 7, 1955. The American actor began his career in the theater in the role of Herschel Weinberger in Germany. He was a good student, however, he quit his last credit at a colleague to pursue an acting career. Knight joined varied films during the late 1980s period. Knight’s also known for his supporting role in Jurassic Park. He then earned a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination. By 2022, Wayne Knight has a height of 1.70 m and a weight of 224 pounds.

39. Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson	Information
Full Name	Anthony Anderson
Birthdate	August 15, 1970
Birthplace	Compton, California, U.S.
Education	Hollywood High School; Howard University (BFA)
Occupations	Actor, comedian, game show host
Years Active	1995–present
Spouse	Alvina Anderson (married in 1999; separated in 2022)
Children	2
Notable Roles	– Andre “Dre” Johnson on Black-ish – Marlin Boulet on K-Ville – NYPD Detective Kevin Bernard on Law & Order – Various roles on The Bernie Mac Show and The Shield
Film Appearances	– Me, Myself & Irene, Kangaroo Jack, The Departed, Transformers, Scream 4, and more
Television Work	– Regular judge on Iron Chef America – Host of To Tell the Truth – All About the Andersons, The Bernie Mac Show, The Shield – Grown-ish and Mixed-ish (as executive producer)
Philanthropy	– Supporter of charitable causes – Campaigns against childhood obesity – Advocate for diabetes awareness and Alzheimer’s Association

Anthony Anderson was born on August 15, 1970, in Compton, California, U.S. He follows his career as an actor, comedian, and later a game show host. Anderson’s role as Andre “Dre” Johnson on Black-ish is his most successful, together with his leading role in K-Ville, and the tv sitcom series Guys with Kids. Only the sitcom Black-ish helped him award various accolades and nominations. Suffered from type 2 diabetes, and he has to maintain a healthy diet, Anderson weighed 270 lbs and he must be able to control his weight to avoid health issues.

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40. Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane	Information
Full Name	Robbie Coltrane
Birthdate	March 30, 1950
Birthplace	Rutherglen, Scotland
Occupation	Scottish actor
Known For	Portraying Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series
Honorary Title	OBE (awarded in 2006 for services to drama)
Education	Glasgow School of Art
Notable TV Series	“Tutti Frutti,” “Cracker,” “National Treasure”
Notable Films	“GoldenEye,” “The World Is Not Enough,” Harry Potter film series
Voice Acting Roles	“The Tale of Despereaux,” “Brave”
Family	Married Rhona Gemmell in 1999 (divorced in 2003), Two children (Spencer, Alice)
Activism	Involved with Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Labour Party, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Legacy	Voted No. 11 in ITV’s TV’s 50 Greatest Stars in 2006
Health	Suffered from osteoarthritis, used a wheelchair from 2019 onwards
Death	Passed away on October 14, 2022, at the age of 72

Robbie Coltrane was named after John Coltrane, an American saxophonist. Anthony Robert McMillan used Robbie Coltrane as his stage name. McMillan was born on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, Scotland. He followed his career as a comedian and an actor. Coltrane is widely recognized for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series. He was honorably appointed an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006. Coltrane gained various awards throughout his acting career. He has a unique body with a weight of 280 lbs.

41. Rob Kardashian

Rob Kardashian	Information
Full Name	Rob Kardashian
Birthdate	March 17, 1987
Birthplace	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Television personality, businessman, fashion designer
Known For	Appearing on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and its spin-offs
Education	University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business
Dancing with the Stars	Placed second in the thirteenth season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”
Family	Parents: Robert Kardashian, Kris Jenner
Siblings	Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian
Children	Daughter: Dream Renée Kardashian
Health	Diagnosed with diabetes in 2015 and hospitalized
Business Ventures	Founder of Arthur George sock line
Controversies	Involved in public disputes and accusations with ex-partner Blac Chyna

Rob Kardashian was born on March 17, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. His elder sisters are Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé. Rob Kardashian is prominent for his appearance in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. He competed in Dancing with the Stars, in which he was the runner-up. He revealed that he used to reach 300 lbs. Since then, he set a target to reduce his weight by cutting junk food and spending more time at the gym. Rob Kardashian has managed to lose 50 lbs. 

42. Mo’Nique

Mo Nique	Information
Full Name	Mo’Nique
Birthdate	December 11, 1967
Birthplace	Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
Other Names	Myelle Kaye
Occupations	Stand-up comedian, actress, author
Years Active	1990–present
Spouses	Mark Jackson (m. 1997; div. 2001), Sidney Hicks (m. 2006)
Children	4
Awards	Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award,

Mo’Nique is the professional name, Monique Angela Hicks. She was born on December 11, 1967, in Woodlawn, Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S. Despite her little short weight of 190 lbs. She began as a comedian at the downtown Baltimore Comedy Factory Outlet. 

She had successfully proved herself through her collection of various awards such as an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award. She made her way to losing 80 lbs in 2019 to prepare for the Oscar award. 

43. Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee	Information
Full Name	Ethan Suplee
Birthdate	May 25, 1976
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1994–present
Spouse	Brandy Lewis
Children	4
Notable Films	American History X, Remember the Titans, The Wolf of Wall Street
Notable TV Series	Boy Meets World, My Name Is Earl
Weight Transformation	Lost over 200 pounds
Other	Scientologist

Ethan Suplee was born on May 25, 1976, in New York City, U.S. Suplee dropped out of school at 14, and he followed the actor profession, Suplee’s first appearance as Jaimie was on Table from Crypt. Since his debut, he appeared in several films and television products. Suplee opened up about his weight, he lost over 200 pounds in 2011. He confessed that he wants to be healthier to prolong his life. By the newest report, Suplee is 181 lbs in weight with 1.85 meters in height, he maintained a moderate body shape after weight loss.  

44. Steven Schirripa

Steven Schirripa	Information
Full Name	Steven Ralph Schirripa
Date of Birth	September 3, 1957
Birthplace	Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actor
Known For	Portraying Bobby Baccalieri on “The Sopranos,” Leo Boykewich on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on “Blue Bloods”
Hosting	Host of Investigation Discovery series: “Karma’s A B*tch!” and “Nothing Personal”
Voice Acting	Voice of Roberto in the Open Season film series
Alma Mater	Brooklyn College
Early Career	Started in show business as the entertainment director of the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
Breakthrough Role	Second season of “The Sopranos” as Bobby Baccalieri
Other Ventures	Podcast co-host of “Talking Sopranos” with Michael Imperioli; wrote books including “A Goomba’s Guide to Life”
Family	Married to Laura Lemos since April 22, 1989; has two daughters, Bria and Ciara
Cultural Background	Italian-American heritage with roots in Riace, Calabria, Southern Italy; of Jewish descent

Steven Schirripa was born on September 3, 1957, in New York City, U.S. He typically appeared in action films and also in many television programs. Some of the most presentative works by Schirripa such as Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos, and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods. Schirripa keeps fit by exercising and yoga, he also shows an inconsiderate opinion about dieting. At the age of 65, Steven Schirripa is 171 pounds in weight and 1.82 meters in height, which is rather a good body shape.

45. Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold	Information
Full Name	Tom Arnold
Birthdate	March 6, 1959
Birthplace	Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S.
Occupations	Actor, Comedian, Television host
Years active	1981–present
Notable Roles	Arnie Thomas on Roseanne

Tom Arnold was born on March 6, 1959, in Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S. He had been in a husband-and-wife relationship with four women. He played Arnie Thomas on Roseanne – a film by his first wife, Tom Amross on The Tom Show. Throughout his career, Arnold appeared in several film products, at the age of 64, he played as Famous Director of the film Good Mourning. Despite some weight issues, he managed to lose 100 pounds, and by now, he is 185 pounds.

46. Chumlee

Chumlee	Information
Full Name	Austin Lee Russell
Stage Name	Chumlee
Birthdate	September 8, 1982
Birthplace	Henderson, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation	Businessman, reality television personality
Known For	Appearances on the show “Pawn Stars”
Work at Pawn Shop	Joined the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop before filming the show
Expertise	Appraises pinball machines, sneakers, video games
Comic Foil	Often portrayed as the comic foil on “Pawn Stars”
Breakout Cast Member	Emerged as the breakout and fan favorite of the show
Business Ventures	Owns a company selling novelty items, opened a candy shop
Personal Interests	Collects shoes, enjoys sports, Pokémon, video games, skateboarding
Music Preferences	Fan of punk rock and rap music
Car Collection	Owned a collection of luxury cars
Weight Loss Journey	Underwent weight loss and gastric sleeve surgery
Legal Troubles	Faced legal charges in 2016

Austin Lee Russell is widely known by his stage name Chumlee. He was born on September 8, 1982, in Henderson, Nevada, U.S. Chumlee changed his appearance significantly by losing 160 lbs in 2021, he is 169 lbs in weight and 170 centimeters in height. At  21, Chumlee started working at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop for his family. He first appeared on the reality television series Pawn Stars in July 2009. He used to be involved in certain legal issues during 2016. 

47. Tina Malone

Tina Malone	Information
Full Name	Tina Malone
Birthdate	January 30, 1963
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actress
Known For	Portraying Mo McGee in Brookside and Mimi Maguire in Shameless
Television	Brookside, Shameless, Celebrity Big Brother
Other Roles	Nurse Bobbie in Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies
Celebrity Big Brother	Competed in the sixth series
Directing	Directed and starred in Kerry Williams’ play “MeeT ThE DeAN’s”
Celebrity Four Weddings	Winner of the show
Celebrity MasterChef	Contestant
Drama School	Founder of To Be Frank Productions acting school in Manchester
Personal Struggles	Open about her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder
Bankruptcy	Declared bankrupt
Family	Oldest daughter Dannielle is also an actress; gave birth to second daughter at age 50
Contempt of Court	Pleaded guilty and received a suspended prison sentence for sharing restricted information
Relationship	Separated from husband Paul, but reconciled

Tina Malone was born on 30 January 1963, in Toxteth, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. She is an actress who played the role of Mo McGee in Brookside. She appeared in certain stage and television programs. In 2010, she got a win in Celebrity Four Weddings, she also attended the Celebrity MasterChef in 2016. Malone got fatter while she was pregnant with her first daughter. Through her weight loss effort, she remained at 115 lbs, which she feels comfortable with her size.

48. Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall	Information
Full Name	Timothy Leonard Spall
Birthdate	27 February 1957 (age 66)
Birthplace	Battersea, London, England
Nationality	British
Occupations	Actor, presenter
Years Active	1978–present
Collaborations	Mike Leigh films: Home Sweet Home, Life is Sweet, Secrets & Lies, Topsy-Turvy, All or Nothing, Mr. Turner
Notable Works	Secrets and Lies, Mr. Turner, Harry Potter film series
Awards	Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Honors	Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Other Films	Hamlet, Still Crazy, Nicholas Nickleby, The Last Samurai, Enchanted, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and more
TV Appearances	Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Timothy Spall: …at Sea, Summer of Rockets
Training	National Youth Theatre, RADA (Bancroft Gold Medal recipient)
Voice Work	Voiced Nick in Chicken Run
Family	Married to Shane Spall since 1981, three children: Rafe Spall, Pascale Spall, Mercedes Spall
Health	Battled acute myeloid leukaemia and is in remission
Other Ventures	Sailed around the British Isles in a Dutch barge for BBC Four TV series Timothy Spall: Back at Sea

Timothy Spall was born on 27 February 1957, in Battersea, London, England. He performed both on the stage and the screen. Some of his significant works include Home Sweet Home,  All or Nothing, and so on. He was the numerator of the BAFTA for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and he also received the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award. One of Spall’s most remarkable moments is when he was walking on the red carpet at the 2016 Venice Film Festival since he had a lot of change in his appearance. 

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49. Star Jones

Star Jones	Information
Full Name	Starlet Marie Jones Lugo
Birthdate	March 24, 1962 (age 61)
Birthplace	Badin, North Carolina, U.S.
Other Names	Star Jones Reynolds
Alma Mater	American University (BA), University of Houston Law Center (JD)
Occupations	Lawyer, journalist, television personality, fashion designer, author, advocate
Years Active	1991–present
Notable Credits	Co-host on The View (1997–2006), The Star Jones Show (2007–2008)
Spouse	Al Reynolds (m. 2004; div. 2008), Ricardo Lugo (m. 2018)
New Role	Judge on Divorce Court (starting in the program’s 40th season)
Books	“You Have to Stand for Something, or You’ll Fall for Anything” (1998)
Legal Career	Former prosecutor with Kings County District Attorney’s Office
TV Appearances	The Celebrity Apprentice (Season 4, 5th place)
Other Endeavors	Executive editor and host of Star Jones on truTV (2007–2008)
Advocacy	Women’s and diversity advocate

Star Jones is also known as Starlet Marie Jones Lugo. She was born on March 24, 1962, in Badin, North Carolina, U.S. She works in numerous different fields such as a lawyer, and journalist, she appeared on television programs, wrote books, is a fashion designer, and she advocates for women and diversity. Jones appeared as co-host of the talk show The View in nine seasons from 1997-98 through 2005-06. Star Jones used to be considered obsessed as she weighed 307 pounds in 2003, but she changed herself, she lost 160 lbs by 2021.

50. Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes	Information
Full Name	Shonda Lynn Rhimes
Birthdate	January 13, 1970
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma Mater	Dartmouth College University of Southern California
Occupations	Television producer Screenwriter
Years Active	1995–present
Children	3
Net Worth	$250 million (as of 2023)
Notable Works	Creator of Grey’s Anatomy (2005–present) Scandal (2012–2018) How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020) Bridgerton (2020–present)
Awards and Honors	Golden Globe Award winner Emmy Award nominee Writers Guild of America Award winner and more
Philanthropy	Co-founder of Time’s Up National board member of Planned Parenthood Co-chair of When We All Vote
Founder	Shondaland (production company)

Shonda Rhimes was born on January 13, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Shonda is a popular television screenwriter and producer. She is known for her work as a producer for television medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, the political thriller series Scandal, and so on. She used to be in the top 100 influential people of the Time 100. Shonda used to have an oversized body shape, she claimed that she had shed 117 pounds through fitness and dieting in September 2015. Shonda’s weight remains at 163 pounds.