Actor John Goodman, 74, has left fans astonished with a dramatically altered appearance, attributed to a significant weight loss of over 200 pounds. The television icon, best known for his portrayal of Dan Conner in the original run of the sitcom "Roseanne" from 1988 to 1997, was recently photographed in a supermarket, with his transformation sparking widespread reaction.
David DeLuise, an actor from "Wizards of Waverly Place," shared a selfie with Goodman on Instagram, marveling at the change. "He was my childhood !! Legend !" DeLuise wrote, accompanying the post with a heart emoji.
Goodman's weight loss journey began in 2007, following his decision to enter rehab and address alcoholism. At his heaviest, the "Big Lebowski" star weighed approximately 400 pounds. He has spoken about the debilitating effects of his addiction, telling The Guardian in 2012 that it was "life or death" to stop drinking.
By 2010, Goodman had lost 100 pounds, having removed sugar from his diet and commenced a rigorous workout regimen under the guidance of Serena Williams' trainer, Mackie Shilstone. Shilstone implemented a Mediterranean-style eating plan and prescribed a daily exercise routine of 10,000 to 12,000 steps, utilizing a treadmill and elliptical machine. Goodman has attributed his trimmer physique to "portion control," a significant departure from his previous eating habits.
Despite past instances where he feared regaining weight, Goodman has maintained his progress. By 2023, he announced a total weight loss of 200 pounds. In recent years, his exercise routine has included walking his dogs, though he admitted to Rolling Stone that the COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted his previous boxing regimen.
Goodman has several projects in development. He is set to voice a character in the podcast drama "Hindsight: The Day Before," and has roles in the upcoming films "The Hollywood Hitman" and the horror movie "Skeletons." Additionally, he is scheduled to appear alongside Tom Cruise and Riz Ahmed in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's oil industry satire "Digger," expected in theaters by October.
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