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Published 16:33 30 Jun 2026 GMT
Hollywood star Rick Hoffman, known for his prominent role in the TV series Suits, has left his fans with their mouths agape following an impressive transformation.
Hoffman, 56, has built a reputation as a pre-eminent TV actor, with appearances in the likes of the CSI series, but it was his role as Louis Litt in Suits that saw him become an industry name.
Having played the overweight and bald Litt in the hugely popular USA Network series, the actor surprised fans with his latest post on social media.
Hoffman, who has been relatively inactive on both social media and in the industry in recent years, has been updating his fans on his healthier look.
Posing for a mirror selfie, accompanied by the caption “been a min #circlingback”, Hoffman’s toned physique and full head of hair were the major discussion points.
The post quickly gained traction amongst his 1.2 million followers, with many fans voicing their praise, as well as their curiosity.
One user enquired: “May I ask your secret for your weight loss? You look great!”
The 56-year-old replied: “intense intermittent fasting and keto diet. No alcohol.”
Another follower posted: “You look like Louis Fitt!”
While a third added: “Wow didn’t recognize him for a sec.”
However, despite attracting 114,000 likes, some weren’t as complimentary, with one user questioning how Hoffman achieved it, saying: “Louis on ozempic.”
Whether his drastic transformation is a result of hard work and strict dieting or the work of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, one thing is for sure: the actor is clearly enjoying a new lease of life in his new body.
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Published 16:24 25 May 2021 GMT
Mark Wahlberg is known for his svelte physique — but like many other actors, he's willing to completely transform his body for his craft.
The actor was spotted on the set of his latest film Father Stu, and fans are saying that he is looking unrecognisable amidst a reported 20-pound weight gain.
According to the actor's personal chef, he managed to pack on the pounds by eating eight meals a day in order to have a total daily intake of around 7,000 calories. Woah!
But Wahlberg isn't alone — here are 12 other actors who gained incredible amounts of weight to do their characters justice...
To play the former Vice President, Dick Cheney, Bale gained 40 pounds by "eating a lot of pies".
But that's not all, the actor also shaved his head, bleached his eyebrows, and his co-star Steve Carell claimed that he did specific exercises to thicken his neck.
Bale, however, shirked off the praise he received for his gruelling preparation, telling Yahoo: "[I was trying to provide] a blank canvas through which these incredible [hair and makeup] artists could create the various ages of Cheney. . . . They would shave my head every day, bleach and pluck eyebrows."
Understandably, Bale has since said that he won't be undertaking such intense roles in the future. "I've become a little bit more boring now, because I'm older and I feel like if I keep doing what I've done in the past I'm going to die. So, I'd prefer not to die," he explained to E! in 2019.
Damon enjoyed gaining weight for his role as the vice president turned CIA informant, Mark Whitacre, in The Informant!
"I definitely got doughy," the actor told Entertainment Weekly. "I started eating like crazy and drinking dark beer. Between meals on set, I'd eat a No. 1 Value Meal at McDonald's and then Doritos on top of it. It was absolute heaven."
Sounds like a pretty sweet role to me!
While training for Million Dollar Baby, Hilary Swank consumed a whopping 210 grams of protein every day for three months.
When speaking about the experience, Swank told Movieweb that it was "just the worst thing ever".
"My training was two and a half hours of boxing and approximately an hour and a half to two hours lifting weights every day, six days a week. The producers asked me to gain 10 pounds of muscle. I gained 19 pounds of muscle. I started at 110 and went to 129. I would drink my egg whites because I could never eat 8 to 12 egg whites in a sitting."
Hardy didn't have an easy ride when preparing to play Bane in the Dark Night Rises. In fact, some fans of the Batman franchise didn't believe that the actor had bulked up enough for the role.
Defending his weight gain, Hardy told CineMovie that he got up to 190 pounds.
"I'm at 190 pounds. Bat fans want me to be over 220lbs. 400lbs. I'm like dude! Batman is like Superman, Spider-Man — he belongs to so many people. So many people love him. He belongs to them, and when you step into that kind of character, you are going to fail. And be judged. I'm human, and I do read things. I read the comments, and I cry. I can't cry for everybody. I just give them a job, and be the best that I can be. Just trust me. I trust Nolan."
Reynolds told Men's Fitness that he gained 25 pounds of muscle for Blade Trinity after sticking to a 3,200-calorie daily diet, and doing workouts six days a week for three months. This was a routine that the actor also adhered to when going to work on the Green Lantern.
His trainer, Bobby Storm, told WebMD that he worked out 90 minutes every day for six to seven months to bulk up to 200 pounds.
"For a romantic comedy, he needs to shrink down a bit," Storm explained. "For Blade and Green Lantern, he was 200 pounds and 8% body fat. For rom coms, he's about 180 and 11% body fat."
In order to gain 47 pounds for his role in Gold, McConaughey told Graham Norton that he had a "yes" rule.
"Pizza night could be any night and if the kids wanted to go bowling at midnight on a school night that was a great idea too," he told the host. "Cheeseburger and beer for breakfast was a great idea too. I really relaxed on the rules! I was fat and happy."
Charlize Theron gained 50 pounds in three months for Tully by eating at all hours of the day, according to Entertainment Tonight. The experience, however, was not enjoyable for the actor, and it took her a year and a half to lose the weight.
Speaking about the experience to the publication, she said: "I wanted to feel what this woman felt, and I think that was a way for me to get closer to her and get into that mindset. I got hit in the face pretty hard with depression.
Bale undertook an impressive transformation for his role in American Hustle. The actor actually was so unrecognisable that his co-star, Robert de Niro, had to ask who Bale was when he arrived on set.
The actor estimated that he went from 185 pounds to 228 for the role, which meant that he gained 43 pounds. He told People that he achieved it by, "Eating doughnuts, a whole lot of cheeseburgers, and whatever I could get my hands on."
Bale also shaved his head, and assumed a slouch that was so forced that he accidentally herniated a disk in his back.
Per People, Zellweger packed on the pounds to portray Bridget Jones. For the first movie, Bridget Jones' Diary, she gained 30 pounds.
For the second, The Edge of Reason, she went from a size four to a size 14 by eating 4,000 calories a day.
For the third film, Bridget Jones' Baby, director, Sharon Maguire, stressed that the actor didn't need to gain weight for the role — citing shifting societal attitudes. "Sharon was hoping we could show that Bridget had achieved her ideal weight, but at the same time it didn't mean her life was perfect," the 52-year-old told the Daily Telegraph.
Ultimately, Zellweger told Vogue UK, as reported by Hello, that she did end up gaining a little weight to reprise the part in 2016.
For his role in American Sniper, Cooper bulked up to 225 to portray US Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle.
Speaking to Men's Health about the experience, the A Star is Born actor revealed that he worked with trainer, Jason Walsh, twice a day to help him gain muscle in 10 weeks.
The publication details: "In the first workout, beginning at 5 a.m., they focused on structural exercises like deadlifts and squats to build a foundation solid enough to hold the extra mass. The second workout, late in the afternoon, was more focused on traditional muscle-building exercises. Cooper needed both types of training to convincingly portray Chris Kyle."
Emma Stone went through a physical transformation to portray real-life tennis icon, Billie Jean King, in Battle of the Sexes.
The 32-year-old gained 15 pounds of muscle over three months in order to portray King as she prepared for her legendary tennis match with Bobby Riggs.
Per USA Today, Stone worked with trainer, Jason Walsh, who is the founder of Rise Nation. Her exercise regimen involved walking with dumbbells, and 300-pound hip thrusts. Eventually, the La La Land star was able to deadlift up to 180 pounds and could do pushups with 50 pounds of chains on her back. She also added two high-protein shakes with "hundreds of calories" into her diet.
Speaking to the publication about Stone's work ethic, Walsh said: "She took it seriously. She wanted to do the story justice. She needed to be resilient and to have the psyche of being really strong."
De Niro underwent quite the body transformation for the Martin Scorses's Raging Bull, in which he played legendary boxer, Jake LaMotta.
In a 2013 interview, the actor revealed that he trained with LaMotta for almost a year, doing one-on-one sparring sessions, and going through at least "1,000 rounds" together in New York City.
As a result, he added more than 20 pounds of muscle to his body, and obtained the physique of a real boxer during filming. He even competed in three organised bouts, where he won two, per Vanity Fair.
La Motta was so impressed with the actor's dedication that he said that de Niro could have fought professionally if he so desired.
Published 16:56 14 Dec 2018 GMT
If you've seen Bohemian Rhapsody, you'll know how astonishingly precise Rami Malek was in his portrayal of Freddie Mercury.
But, in all likelihood, you still have no idea of the startling lengths the actor went to in order to get everything exactly right - in particular, with regards to his physical transformation.
In a new interview with The Wrap, the 37-year-old star talked about his crash diet, as well as the effort he had to muster in order to find the energy for the Live Aid performance.
"I didn’t really want to bulk up, per se — I just wanted to get my body into a place where I could do a 22-minute concert over and over for five days and not be out of breath," he explained. "Well, it’s highly impossible to do that. There were days when I found myself laying on my back trying to just absorb as much air as possible."
He continued: "But at the same time, I was on a very specific diet. I bulked up for that first week and immediately had to drop muscle and weight and go into shooting young Freddie, who is very scrawny. I just had to be really cognizant of when to work out and when to crash diet. I don’t recommend it for anyone."
In addition, the Golden Globe-nominated actor also revealed how he felt wearing those fake teeth.
Freddie Mercury was born with four extra teeth in the back of his jaw, pushing his front teeth forward in a manner that gave him the nickname "Bucky". As a result, Malek was forced to wear fake teeth - but that isn't to say he liked it.
"They started out being pretty difficult to deal with," the actor said. "We tried out all different sizes and when they first went in I felt very insecure, but immediately I compensated."
Despite his initial reluctance, Malek continued to admit that, ultimately, the teeth made him feel more like Freddie.
"Physically, I started to sit with more posture and elegance and I thought, ‘Oh, he is so elegant!’ You see him covering up his lips and his teeth all the time, and I could never quite get the hang of it. But as soon as those teeth went in, it was done. It was little things like that that were very informative for me," he explained.
According to the interview in The Wrap, after production finished the 37-year-old had the fake teeth cast in gold, and is planning to auction them for charity, "in true 'ostentatious Freddie' fashion".
It's perhaps no big surprise that Malek needed a crazy specific diet and exercise routine in order to play the role of the legendary singer; it was recently revealed that he filmed the entire 1985 Live Aid six-song set for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on camera.
Someone just give this man an Oscar already please!
Published 11:34 19 Jun 2023 GMT
Fans have been left speechless after seeing John Goodman's incredible transformation.
The 70-year-old star recently made an appearance at the 62nd Monte Carlo TV Festival in Monaco on Sunday where he showed off his new look after shredding a whopping 200lbs over the past decade.
Taking to the red carpet at the event, the Monsters University alum wowed fans as he posed in a black double-breasted blazer with wide-leg beige suit trousers and deep tan dress shoes.
The actor paired the look with a yellow, patterned tie and a pair of patching shades giving him that timeless summer-by-the-sea look.
Goodman attended the event as a jury president.
When speaking about the decision to appoint him, Laurent Puons, the festival organizer described him as a "legend."
"John Goodman is, quite frankly, a legend," she said, per Variety. "My grandson loves him, my mother loves him and I love him."
She continued: "He’s crossed several generations with a phenomenal film career, and a phenomenal television career. He’s done it all, played every role. If he wasn’t leading the jury, we’d give him our lifetime achievement award."
The news comes after Goodman revealed that he would be undergoing a weight loss journey all the way back in 2007 and it seems as though all the hard work he's been putting into his goals has finally paid off.
Speaking to radio host Howard Stern back in 2016, the 70-year-old opened up about changing up his lifestyle.
"I took it slow. I just wanted to change my lifestyle", he admitted. "It's an ongoing process for the rest of my life. You look in the mirror everyday and go, 'I gotta deal with this the rest of the day, I gotta deal with this schmuck?'"
The following year in 2017, he also spoke about the dramatic change with ABC saying: "In the old days, I would take three months out, lose 60 or 70 pounds, and then reward myself with a six-pack or whatever and just go back to my old habits.
"This time I wanted to do it slowly. Move, exercise. I'm getting to the age where I can't afford to sit still anymore," he added.
The actor noticed he had a problem, telling AARP in 2018 that he was just "shoving everything into [his] mouth,", so going on a Mediterranean-style diet consisting of more fish, fruit and nuts, along with an understanding of portion control helped him to even things out.
He also ditched alcohol and started moving around more, doing 10,000-12,000 steps a day to keep himself active.
And it has all well and truly paid off!
Fans took to social media to commend the star for his effort.
Over on Facebook, it was a similar type of reaction.
We hope Goodman continues to lead a happy and healthy life!
Published 19:17 25 Feb 2024 GMT
Ricki Lake has revealed her jaw-dropping weight loss transformation.
On Saturday (February 24), the 55-year-old former talk show host took to her Instagram page to candidly open up about her recent health journey.
Lake disclosed to her followers that she and her husband Ross Burningham, whom she married in 2022, each lost a remarkable 30 pounds in four months, putting her at 140 pounds now.
The Hairspray actress shared some before and after progress pictures, including one of her donning a black sports bra and leggings that showed off her slimmed-down frame from the side.
Check out Lake's posts below:"Hi friends. I’ve been wanting to share with you what I’ve been up to these last 4 months," Lake began in the caption. "On October 26th, 2023 I made a commitment to myself to get healthier."
The TV personally disclosed that she and her partner lost weight "without relying on a pharmaceutical," adding: "Not that there is anything wrong with that," seemingly referring to diabetic medications that have become popular for their weight loss benefits, such as Ozempic.
"But neither of us were prediabetic and both of us felt like we wanted to at least try and do it on our own," she continued. "Being 55 and in perimenopause, I was a bit worried that my body would not drop the lbs like it had in the past."
Lake went on to reflect on her journey so far: "I am so so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong. I will go in-depth in another post of what I did exactly, but suffice to say this is the healthiest way I’ve lost weight in all of my years."
The first picture shared in the post was "taken today on our daily hike," and it showed Lake smiling while taking a selfie with her husband, who walked behind her.
The second picture was a sweet snap of the couple hugging as they stood outside on a patio with a hillside view behind them, while the third was her on the beach, which displayed her fuller figure.
Lastly, the final photo in the carousel was a graph from her phone showing her progress, which revealed she had lost 20 pounds since November. "(I only started weighing myself on 11/15/23) guessing I was about 170 when I started. I’m 5’3,''" she explained in the caption, adding the hashtags "#healthy #fitat55 #proud #thisis55."
Lake's post was flooded with supportive comments and praise from many fans and famous faces.
One user wrote: "ETERNALLY inspired by you and how you show up to life. Thanks for sharing about your everyday hard work and dedication," and another said: "HECK YES!!!! Love your honesty and THANK YOU for sharing the hard work you’re both doing…inspired! LOVE YOU!!!"
A third gushed: "Wow, so inspirational! I’m looking forward to you telling us what you did - I would love some tips on what worked for you. Congratulations to both you and your husband."
"Looking great Ric," comedian Rosie O’Donnell wrote in response, while actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth replied: "Good for yall!! This is amazing!!!"
Lake weighed 200 pounds when she was cast as Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 John Waters movie, Hairspray.
She has been candid about her weight loss journey, revealing in 2022 that she had discussed going on a "crash diet" and getting down to a "sample size".
"I was offered four magazine covers. It was People, Us Weekly, OK! — the power of that, it was unbelievable. Well, not unbelievable, totally believable, but it happened to me. Yes, I got more opportunities, more attention, it was way more positive," she said on her podcast Raised By Ricki.
"I'm conflicted because I am proud of myself. When I lose that weight, it is something I want the world to know, I did this. It's a lot of work and a lot of willpower, so I want to talk about it, but I know that it’s not the best thing to be celebrating," she shared.
Lake said at the time that she was "perpetuating that obsession we have with diet culture," adding, "I’m a part of it."
Published 16:59 04 May 2021 GMT
Mark Wahlberg has taken to social media to show off the weight he's gained for an upcoming role.
In a post shared with his 16.3 million followers on Instagram, the 49-year-old Ted actor shared two side-by-side images of himself that show his dramatic body transformation.
The first picture shows Wahlberg looking toned and muscular, while the second shows him lying down as he sports a larger frame.
Take a look at Wahlberg's post right here:Wahlberg then tagged his own personal chef and credited him for his present appearance, writing in the post's caption: "From left photo 3 weeks ago to this, now. Thanks to @chef_lawrence_d cooking. [sic]"
According to Yahoo News, Whalberg revealed in a video two days prior that he has gained 20lbs for the role.
It wasn't long before Wahlberg's post quickly picked up a lot of attention from fans; racking up over 808,000 reactions and a further 9,700 comments as of the time of writing.
In fact, a number of followers found themselves relating to Wahlberg more than ever as the actor's new appearance reflects more than a year of COVID lockdowns.
Fans rushed to the comments section of the point, as one wrote: "Damn this is literally me after a year of covid. [sic]"
Another person agreed, writing: "Welcome to how the rest of us look post quarantine. [sic]"
A number of other people seemed to prefer Wahlberg's new physique, with one writing: "You look happier with a belly. Lol. [sic]"
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: "How does it feel to have a dad bod?"
Another fan joked: "When [you're] single vs when [you're] married."
Other Wahlberg fans seemed more intrigued by what sparked such a drastic difference in the actor's weight, as one fan wrote: "Wow, can't wait to see what role this is for."
Another added: "Wow kid that's dedication to your job. Looking [forward' to seeing this on the screen."
However, those closest to the star were the most supportive of his brand new look. Saved by the Bell actor Mario Lopez wrote: "Yo. You wear mad chubby well homie! [sic]"
Wahlberg's wife, 42-year-old model Rhea Durham, added: "And it looks just as hot in person baby. [sic]"
The actor is currently preparing for his role in the upcoming Rosalind Ross' faith-based drama movie, Stu, in which Wahlberg will be playing a boxer-turned-priest.
