Camryn Manheim, the 65-year-old Emmy-winning actress, recently revealed a dramatic weight loss transformation. She was seen sporting a noticeably slimmer physique at the opening night of Rosie O’Donnell’s one-woman show, “Common Knowledge,” in New York City last week.
Manheim attended the event alongside friends, including Julie Halston and Ricki Lake. For the occasion, she wore a patterned blouse and jeans, accentuating her altered appearance. Her recent public appearance follows years of being a vocal advocate for body positivity in Hollywood.
During her acceptance speech for an Emmy in 1998, Manheim famously declared, “This is for all the fat girls.” She later elaborated on her platform, telling The New York Times in 1999, “My platform is not fat acceptance, it’s self-acceptance. My weight is being celebrated.” She also stated her intention to pave the way for plus-sized individuals in the industry.
In a 2019 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Manheim discussed her career, noting, “I just play roles that have nothing to do with my size, but with my power and spirit. It’s who I am at the core of my being. That’s what’s happening in the second tier of my career.” Despite her past advocacy for body acceptance, the Golden Globe winner has undergone a significant weight loss in recent years.
Fans reacted positively to Manheim's new look on social media after she shared photos from the event on Instagram. Comments included praise such as “You look amazing!” and “You look fabulous!!!” Another fan remarked, “You look as young as when I first saw you in the early 2000’s acting. You just look beautiful and full of life!” Manheim is best known for her roles in television series such as “The Practice,” “Law & Order,” and the film “Scary Movie 3.”