Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique is likely to be familiar to someone who grew up in the 1990s.

She’s popular for not just the inventive way she spells her name (her real name is Monique) but also for her appearance on The Parkers and her hilarious stand-up comedy. Though Mo’Nique has had a successful career over the last two decades (she has a Grammy and an Oscar, after all), she has struggled with one issue (as do many women): her weight.

However, the actress and comedian seem to have regained control of her fitness. The 51-year-old recently revealed on Instagram that she lost weight for the first time since she was 17 years old. The actress credits her weight loss to two factors: a raw food diet and dancing with her personal trainer, Dwight Holt Jr. Over the last few months, Mo’Nique has been posting videos of her workouts with Holt, promising to share her “weight loss and getting well” journey with her followers. We adore a celebrity who isn’t afraid to be vulnerable!