Pierce Brosnan's Wife Draws Attention to Her Curves in Figure-Hugging Pink Dress — 4 Celebs Who Showed Incredible Weight Loss
- Pierce Brosnan's wife, Keely Shaye Brosnan, dazzled in pink at an art exhibit.
- Miranda Lambert found self-love and a new figure with lifestyle changes.
- Kelly Clarkson and John Goodman showcased stunning weight transformations.
Many stars have embarked on personal journeys of transformation. The weight loss journeys of some celebrities left fans in awe, marveling at their dedication and the stunning outcomes.
Here are the four public figures whose dramatic weight loss has been at the fore through the years, having tried all sorts of options to get their much-desired physical appearance.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith arrive for the 2023 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2023, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
Keely Smith
Pierce Brosnan, celebrated for his iconic role as James Bond, recently spotlighted his "So Many Dreams" art exhibition in Palm Desert on Instagram. One of the shared moments particularly captured the audience's attention: his wife, Keely Shaye Smith, in a figure-hugging pink lace dress.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith during the "Mamma Mia" after-party at the 99 Club on the South Bank, central London. | Source: Getty Images
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan during the amfAR Gala Cannes 2018 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 17, 2018, in Cap d'Antibes, France. | Source: Getty Images
Keely Shaye Brosnan and Pierce Brosnan during the World Premiere of "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" at Eventim Apollo on July 16, 2018, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan during the premiere of AMC's "The Son" at ArcLight Hollywood on April 3, 2017, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The journalist's elegance and grace stole the show including her beauty, which was enhanced by simple accessories. The internet was abuzz with admiration for Brosnan's art and Keely's radiant appearance and stunning attire in a sleeveless maxi dress.
Pierce captioned his social media upload, "My wife Keely and I had the most glorious time in your company." Comments flooded in, praising her "ageless beauty" and the beautiful get-up that highlighted her curves.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan during the Los Angeles premiere of "The Greatest" at Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Study on March 25, 2010, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Keely Shaye Brosnan and Pierce Brosnan during the Los Angeles special screening of "Dalíland" at Culver Theater on June 7, 2023, in Culver City, California. | Source: Getty Images
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Brosnan, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
"Absolutely love your artwork. Your wife is an ageless beauty," one person commented. "One of a kind beauty!" another echoed. "You look glowing Keely. Isn't it wonderful when you recognise your youthful face? Well done," someone else added.
Others couldn't help but marvel at her choice of attire, writing "Love your pai tings, but gotta address smt else [sic]... your wife looks absolutely stunning in that pink dress" and "Keely so pretty, that dress color [sic]."
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Brosnan in his art exhibition, dated March 2024. | Source: Instagram/PierceBrosnanOfficial
Despite facing bullying over her size in the past, Smith's appearance at the Oscar Wilde Awards earlier this month with her famous husband turned heads.
Her significant weight loss drew numerous comments, with fans celebrating her transformation. "Keely looks fantastic. Congratulations on the weight loss," penned one user. “How much weight Keely lost!” another asked. “Lost soo much weight,” another stated.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Brosnan at his art exhibition, dated March 2024. | Source: Instagram/PierceBrosnanOfficial
While some people praised Smith for her remarkable weight loss, one person brought up the fact that she was criticized for her physical appearance before. Didn't they make fun of her for being overweight?” the user asked.
Through years of scrutiny, Brosnan has remained a steadfast supporter of his wife, whom he married in 2001, embodying the belief that love transcends physical appearance.
"We like each other a lot. We love each other a lot," Pierce once said. "And we've been down the road, and we've seen many, many hardships as families do, as we all do."
Miranda Lambert
Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning country music star, Miranda Lambert, embarked on a weight loss journey for four months, shedding 20 pounds through dedication and lifestyle changes.
Lambert, who aimed to get in shape by her 30th birthday in 2013, altered her diet, engaged in regular workouts with a personal trainer, and embraced portion control. Once she hit the birthday milestone, she had already dropped her dress size.
Miranda Lambert arrives at the American Country Awards 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert performs on the "Today" show on November 1, 2011 | Source: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert attends the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. | Source: Getty Images
However, she reportedly did not participate in intense workouts and only focused on cardio and circuit training. She and her trainer did lunges and used resistance bands.
The Nashville native tried several methods to achieve her desired look including paying attention to food portions and drinking pressed juice every morning from the store.
Miranda Lambert attends the 46th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 1, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert, Loretta Lynn, Lee Ann Womack and Crystal Gayle at the press conference for the celebration of Loretta Lynn's 50th Opry Anniversary at The Grand Ole Opry on September 25, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
Miranda Lambert attends the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. | Source: Getty Images
Her efforts were supported by then-husband Blake Shelton, who expressed pride in her achievements. "He said, ‘I have never had a problem with any way you look at any point – you are beautiful to me at any size and every size,'" Lambert recalled.
According to her, the fellow country musician and former "The Voice" coach bragged about her weight loss journey which made her feel better about herself.
Before losing the weight, Lambert felt insecure about how she looked and feared being critiqued for it and "looking bad." Today, the talented music star finds happiness and self-love with her new partner, celebrating her journey and the confidence it has brought her.
Kelly Clarkson
Another famed singer-songwriter, Kelly Clarkson, had a dramatic transformation. The powerhouse vocalist, showcased her significant weight loss in 2023, leaving fans astonished.
Clarkson's new look was evident in her stylish appearance at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Dressed in a black ensemble complemented by a furry white coat and diamond accessories, Clarkson's slimmer figure was the talk of the town.
Kelly Clarkson during "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Season 2 on January 14, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson on "The Voice" Season 21 on July 28, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson at the "Live Top 17 Performances" on "The Voice" on May 10, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
"You look completely different," said one person. Another echoed, "This doesn't even resemble gorgeous Kelly." Someone remarked, "I hope you're staying healthy! You [are] as beautiful as ever but grllll eat a hamburger please."
Meanwhile, some online users speculated on her weight loss secret, which the television host has previously attributed to a shift towards organic cooking and mindful eating, inspired by "The Plant Paradox."
Jeremy Renner, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Tilly on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" in November 19, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Season 4 on December 6, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson poses backstage during the 2022 People's Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar on December 6, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images
"I would love to know how she lost the weight," commented one user. Another asked, "Do we get to know about the secret to your weight loss? Keto? Working out? Ozempic?"
A fan wrote on her Instagram post: "No pics of working out like most celebrities do. It could only mean one thing. And since she refuse to address it, goces every reason to speculate [sic]."
Someone else exclaimed, "She is 100% on Ozempic!" "Did she have a gastric sleeve or bypass? Massive fast weight," one Instagram user commented.
The television personality revealed in 2018 that she had shed weight by paying careful attention to how she cooks her food. A year later, Clarkson addressed rumors of her taking weight loss pills and trying out different diets.
"All of this is not true. I ain’t got time 4 all that. I eat the same stuff I always have. It’s all just made w/different flours/sugars/ingredients," the author wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
John Goodman
As for John Goodman, known for his roles in "Roseanne" and other iconic films, has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations, shedding an astonishing 200 pounds.
Goodman's journey towards health and fitness was highlighted at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco, where his significantly slimmer physique was on full display.
John Goodman and his wife Anna Beth Hartzog attend the 62nd Annual Academy Awards on March 26, 1990, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
John Goodman at The El Capitan Theater in February 2003 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
John Goodman and his wife Anna Beth Hartzog attend the 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 30, 1992, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. | Source: Getty Images
The actor credits his success to a combination of hard work and the unwavering support of his wife, Anna Beth. Goodman, who previously weighed 400 lbs, initially believed that his future spouse whom he called "pretty," would not be interested in a man like him.
John Goodman and his wife Anna Beth Hartzog attend the premiere of "The Flintstones" on May 23, 1994, at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, New York. | Source: Getty Images
Anna Beth Hartzog, John Goodman, and their daughter Molly Goodman attend the ceremony to honor the actor with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 10, 2017, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
John Goodman and his wife Anna Beth Hartzog walking through the city of Ilsenburg on April 28, 2013, in Ilsenburg near Goslar, Germany. | Source: Getty Images
Even though the television star thought that he did not deserve her, Beth accepted him for who he was regardless of how he looked, staying by his side. Now years later, Goodman is in better shape than before.
John Goodman attends the party during the 62nd Monte Carlo TV Festival at the Palm Beach on June 16, 2023, in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. | Source: Getty Images
John Goodman and Roseanne Barr attend the premiere of ABC's "Roseanne" at Walt Disney Studio Lot on March 23, 2018, in Burbank, California. | Source: Getty Images
These celebrities' stories of weight loss and personal transformation inspire, demonstrating that change is possible with perseverance, support, and love.