Then & Now: Celebrities Who’ve Lost Weight & Look Better Than Ever was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. Then: Fat Joe certainly lived up to his name in 2002.
![Then: Fat Joe certainly lived up to his name in 2002.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580558456824.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
2. Now: The rapper has clearly adopted a healthier lifestyle. Keep it up, Joe!
![Now: The rapper has clearly adopted a healthier lifestyle. Keep it up, Joe!](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580557507949.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
3. Then: Nicole Richie was noticeably plumper when she first came onto the scene.
![Then: Nicole Richie was noticeably plumper when she first came onto the scene.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580556910186.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
4. Now: Nicole has made a shocking transformation.
![Now: Nicole has made a shocking transformation.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/488372809.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
5. Then: Mo’nique became known as one of the most vocal champions for big women.
![Then: Mo’nique became known as one of the most vocal champions for big women.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580557179695.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
6. Now: Although she still shows love to the thick girls, Mo’nique has dropped lots of pounds.
![Now: Although she still shows love to the thick girls, Mo’nique has dropped lots of pounds.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580560884639.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
7. Then: Being labeled the “fat sister” put a lot of pressure on Khloe to turn her lifestyle around.
![Then: Being labeled the “fat sister” put a lot of pressure on Khloe to turn her lifestyle around.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580557236838.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
8. Now: Hate her or love her, how hot does Khloe look, though?
![Now: Hate her or love her, how hot does Khloe look, though?](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/09/14424196539488.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
9. Then: Although she’s always been small, Snooki was once heavier than she is now.
![Then: Although she’s always been small, Snooki was once heavier than she is now.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580557124694.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
10. Now: Snooki’s pushed out two adorable kids and bounced back like it was nothing.
![Now: Snooki’s pushed out two adorable kids and bounced back like it was nothing.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/08/170339669.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
11. Then: EJ Johnson wasn’t always lean and fit.
![Then: EJ Johnson wasn’t always lean and fit.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/01/14519366604253.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
12. Then: Jennifer Hudson before the glo up.
![Then: Jennifer Hudson before the glo up.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580565265477.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
13. Now: J. Hud is looking better than ever.
![Now: J. Hud is looking better than ever.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/11/1448475121208.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
14. Then: Rick Ross was the biggest boss in more ways then one.
![Then: Rick Ross was the biggest boss in more ways then one.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14580567426806.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
15. Now: He’s all about those PEARS.
![Now: He’s all about those PEARS.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/10/14454587622873.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)