Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson rose to fame thanks to her powerful vocals, which propelled her from American Idol in 2004 to coveted positions in film, theater, and television, including as a judge on The Voice. The singer lost an astounding 80 pounds during her weight loss journey, dropping from a size 16 to a size 6.

Though statistics show that most people who lose a large degree of weight gain it back, Hudson has maintained her slim figure during this period. Hudson looks almost the same—maybe even better—than she did almost a decade ago when she toned up her body in 2010. Hudson joined Weight Watchers after giving birth to her son David in 2009 in order to set a good example for her son. That’s when she discovered the weight-loss and maintenance techniques she still employs today. Her transition to truly healthy behaviors, however, was not easy at first. Jennifer and several of her family members now insist they look and feel better as a result of losing weight. Jennifer’s exceptional ability, however, has remained constant throughout her life, regardless of her size.