Jennifer Hudson – 80 Lbs
She didn’t even finish in the top five during her time in the competition on “American Idol,” but Jennifer Hudson gained fame all the same and did better than most winners do post-competition. The one thing that didn’t bother her was her weight, especially when she was making hits and blockbusters.
For her hard work, the Princess of Soul won an Oscar and multiple Grammys. After having a baby, she decided to drop some pounds. She joined WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and lost 80 pounds through the method. She stars as the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in a 2021 film called “Respect.”