Almost every celebrity has a team of stylists, makeup artists, and designers ready to help. But sometimes they decide on more radical physical changes. Whether for health reasons or personal reasons, several A-listers who rose to fame in the '80s have revealed their weight loss plans.
Read on to find out which '80s stars decided to shed a few pounds, why, and what they look like today.
An image of Chaka Khan, split in two. On the left, in a purple dress; on the right, on stage in 2026.
Chaka Khan has been a vegan since she was 20.
Chaka Khan
What would we do without the iconic hit "I Am Every Woman"? Chaka Khan even appeared on the soundtrack. the film "Bridget Jones's Diary"« , proving that her positive songs still inspire confidence in us today.
Chaka Khan lost a significant amount of weight in 2012, which she revealed in The Wendy Williams Show. That same year, the year before, she spent two months on a liquid diet. The star singer has also long adhered to a vegan diet, with the rare exception of "a little baked fish.".
A split-screen image of Boy George. On the left, he's wearing a suit and a bright pink hat in 2010. On the right, he's wearing a black jacket and bright red makeup in 2014.
Boy George started taking Ozempic after undergoing tummy tuck surgery.
Boy George
Boy George, best known for Culture Club's '80s hits like "Karma Chameleon" and "Time (Clock of the Heart)," has spoken candidly about his plastic surgery in his memoir. «Karma: My Autobiography ».
After three hair transplants between 2015 and 2018, George underwent a tummy tuck, which he called "the most painful procedure" of his life. Following the surgery, in 2022, he began taking Ozempic but later switched to Munjaro.
A split image of Alison Moyet. Left: 1985, right: 2025.
Alison Moyet has gone from a size 22 to a size 10 ahead of her return to the music industry.
Alison Moyet
Singer Alison Moyet took a break in the 1990s, returning to the industry with an album in 2002. In 2013, she explained that her weight loss journey was due to health issues.
Alison went from a size 22 to a size 10, but says she went "too far." She shared this to The Mirror. In 2013: "Personally, I think women look better when they have a little extra weight. I lost too much weight and am now trying my best to gain it back.".
An image of Whoopi Goldberg, split in two. On the left, she holds the Oscar in 2011; on the right, she wears a white shirt and black jacket in 2025.
Whoopi Goldberg has been open about her weight loss journey.
Whoopi Goldberg
Star film "Ghost"« Whoopi Goldberg, as always, spoke honestly and compassionately about the issue of weight loss – both her own and broader challenges. In an interview The View program She said: She revealed that Munjaro played a role in her weight loss, explaining: «I’ll tell you honestly, when I was filming in the film "Till"« , "I weighed almost 300 pounds.".
She added: "Perhaps the most important thing is to stop judging everyone around you. My weight has gone up and down, but it's never been a problem for me because I don't listen to what other people say about me.".
A split-screen image of John Goodman. On the left, he wears a black T-shirt and gray jacket, 2000. On the right, he wears a brown jacket and blue shirt, 2026.
John Goodman began his weight loss journey in 2007.
John Goodman
John Goodman, star of the series «Roseanne» 80s and 90s, he started losing weight in 2007 and lost 200 pounds through healthy eating and regular exercise.
He has since jokingly told AARP representatives about his changes: "I don't want to be the example for anyone when the weight comes back on again—when I start eating Crisco straight from the can with a spoon and dusting it with powdered sugar.".