These Celebrities Went Through Intense Body Transformations

It can be easy to convince yourself that celebrities who appear to have it all don’t struggle with their weight, simply because they’re physically attractive and well… famous. But nothing could be further from the truth. Breaking news: Celebrities are actually human, and deal with many of the same issues that you, your neighbors, and your friends do.

The main difference between celebrities and “regular” people, however, is that in many cases, their livelihood depends on the maintenance of their physical appearance. For this reason, it’s always at least somewhat surprising to learn that a celebrity has “let themselves go,” or even gone out of their way to harm their appearance in the name of a method-acting pursuit.

In case you’re a visual type and would like a viewable reminder that even the most famous people in the world can have weight issues, look no further. You’ll be equal parts surprised and inspired by some of these before and after photos of your favorite famous people…

Tyra Banks

She broke new ground by being the first African American woman to appear on the covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and GQ, then went on to host America’s Next Top Model for 12 years. Unhappy with her weight, she put the effort into shedding 30 pounds, but wasn’t interested in being as thin as she was a s a supermodel.