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John Goodman says weight loss left his body 'messed up,' reflects on 200-pound transformation

The 74-year-old actor discusses physical and psychological toll of his drastic weight loss in podcast interview.

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What to know

  • Goodman lost 200 pounds but reports his body feels physically compromised—loose skin, bodily changes—which prompted him to refuse a nude scene in 'The Righteous Gemstones.'
  • The actor struggles with body image and identity after the transformation, saying he still mentally feels like his heavier self despite his changed appearance.
  • Goodman believes his weight early in his career may have limited his opportunities and suggests he may have sabotaged his own success at that time.

“I know it sounds sappy, but it was a waste. It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your ass and figure out what you're going to eat next.”

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John Goodman says weight loss left his body 'messed up,' reflects on 200-pound transformation
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  1. 1

    Goodman says public discussion of weight is 'fair game' but has limits

    Goodman stated that as someone in the entertainment industry, public commentary about his weight is acceptable to a point. He said he chooses to ignore most discussion about his transformation.

    “Since I'm in this business, it is fair game — up to a point.”
    — John Goodman
    1. 6 outlets John Goodman says he’s ‘still trying’ to get used to his face after weight loss

      first by Entertainment Weekly, 9d ago · also USA Today, The Independent, The National News Desk, KATU, WGME

      4 more headlines
    • us@pubeurope.com

      https://www. europesays.com/us/1168960/ John Goodman is ‘still getting used’ to his face after losing nearly half his bodyweight over the past decade # Fitness # Health # UnitedStates # UnitedStates # US

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    • inbella@channels.im

      John Goodman Says His Body Is “Messed Up” After Weight Loss Transformation https://www. inbella.com/1759508/john-goodm an-says-his-body-is-messed-up-after-weight-loss-transformation/ # CelebritiesNews

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  2. background

    Goodman reflects on how weight may have limited his early career — The actor acknowledged that his weight likely impacted his career opportunities early on, and suggested he may have engaged in self-sabotage. He recalled starting in the industry at 225 pounds and being in good shape, but later gained substantial weight.

  3. background

    Goodman says he's adjusting to changed face and body after transformation — Goodman admitted he is still getting used to his appearance following the weight loss. He noted that he weighed nearly 400 pounds at his heaviest and has struggled psychologically with the physical change, explaining he still feels like his old self mentally.

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    Goodman discusses weight loss effects on podcast, declines nude scene

    John Goodman appeared on Josh Horowitz's "Happy Sad Confused" podcast on Monday and revealed he refused to perform a nude scene in HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones" due to his dramatic weight loss transformation. The 74-year-old actor described his body as "too messed up" from the 200-pound weight loss.

    “I thought I was going to have to be naked. I said, 'I don't know. I'm good. My body is too messed up from losing all this weight.'”
    — John Goodman
    1. 9 outlets John Goodman Makes Surprising Confession About 200-Lb. Weight Loss

      first by The Daily Beast, 9d ago · also Yahoo, JubileeCast, NZ Herald, E! News, Just Jared, BuzzFeed +2

      10 more headlines

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  1. 2 outlets John Goodman: 'I Turned Anemic and Lost a Layer of Fat... I’m Cold All the Time'

    first by AOL.com, 11d ago · also Men's Journal

    1 more headline

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