Dawn French – 105 Lbs
“French and Saunders” is one of the most successful comedic duos on British television. Dawn French’s unusual sense of humor and humorous charm have contributed significantly to this success. She co-hosted a comedy sketch show named after her and Jennifer Saunders, as well as worked on the iconic British comedy show Comic Strip. While French has had undeniable success on television, she has also had success with weight loss, losing 105 pounds between 2011 and 2014. She switched to a low-calorie diet and increased her physical activity. In 2021, she was a guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.”
Roseanne Barr – 200 Lbs
Roseanne Barr may be a one-of-a-kind comedian, but she, like the others, does not need to be sleek and skinny to succeed. However, like with the most of the comedians featured in this tale, just because it was okay for their profession does not mean it was okay for their health. Barr’s journey began in the late 1990s, following her big break with her namesake program, “Roseanne.” She underwent bariatric surgery before starting to exercise. She gradually shed weight and is currently 200 pounds lighter. Roseanne appeared on the “Joe Rogan Show” in 2019 and discussed her weight loss.