John Goodman is ‘still getting used’ to his face after losing nearly half his bodyweight over the past decade
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor John Goodman has lost 14 stone over the past decade through diet changes, increased exercise, and stomach surgery, without using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy.
- Goodman shared that he is still adjusting to his new appearance and often "ignores" public commentary about his body, acknowledging that his previous weight did affect his career to some extent.
- He began his weight loss journey in 2016 by cutting sugar and snacks and working with a personal trainer, motivated by health concerns including damaged joints and knee replacements.
- Goodman reflected on using food as comfort during his childhood and admitted that overeating helped him avoid the Vietnam War draft due to being overweight.
- The actor, famous for roles in Roseanne, The Big Lebowski, and Monster’s Inc., appreciates the anonymity his new physique affords him in public and the ability to shop for regular clothing.
