John Goodman opens up about dramatic weight loss, sobriety
NJ.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Goodman, 74, has lost around 200 pounds since getting sober in 2007, after struggling with overeating as a replacement for drinking.
- He described his past cycle of weight loss and gain as tiring and revealed he underwent stomach surgery to help maintain his weight loss, though he did not specify the procedure.
- Goodman noted side effects from the surgery, including anemia and feeling cold due to losing a layer of fat under his skin.
- Reflecting on his sobriety, Goodman expressed gratitude for overcoming his vices and acknowledged how drinking delayed his personal growth and maturity.
- Goodman is widely recognized for iconic roles in “Roseanne,” “The Big Lebowski,” “Raising Arizona,” and voice work in “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Monsters, Inc.”
