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Hollywood star shows off huge weight loss at new film premiere

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  • John Goodman showcased his significant 200-pound weight loss at the Los Angeles premiere of his new Smurfs movie, where he voices Papa Smurf.
  • The actor, who weighed nearly 400 pounds at his heaviest, began his weight loss journey in 2007 by stopping drinking.
  • His successful transformation involved hiring a health coach, cutting sugar from his diet, working out six days a week, and focusing on portion control.
  • Goodman noted that unlike previous attempts where he would regain weight, this time he aimed for a slower, more sustainable approach.
  • He also revealed that he has not spoken to his former on-screen wife, Roseanne Barr, for approximately seven or eight years, despite their strong working relationship in the past.
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