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John Goodman shows off staggering weight loss in rare red carpet appearance with wife

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Bishop, H. (2026, September 29). John Goodman shows off staggering weight loss in rare red carpet appearance with wife. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/john-goodman-weight-loss-digger-anna-beth-b1298869.html

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John Goodman appeared at a red carpet event with his wife Anna Beth, showcasing significant weight loss following his decision to quit drinking alcohol in 2007. He has lost over 14 stone and credits his wife for her support through his recovery. The actor also mentioned portion control as crucial to maintaining his weight loss and joked about the effort it takes to maintain unhealthy habits. Goodman stars in Tom Cruise’s new satirical film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which is set to premiere on October 2.

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John Goodman, the Hollywood actor known for his role in *Roseanne*, showed significant weight loss at a recent red carpet event, wearing a navy suit alongside his wife Anna Beth, who wore a maroon dress. Since giving up alcohol in 2007, Goodman has lost more than 14 stone (about 224 pounds) through dietary changes and regular exercise, including hiring a health coach and cutting out sugar.

Goodman attributed his weight loss to portion control and discipline in diet, stating that he previously ate excessively without restraint. He noted the importance of maintaining sobriety for both personal well-being and those around him. Reflecting on his journey, Goodman shared with AARP that his success stemmed from understanding when to stop overindulging, unlike previous behaviors such as eating straight Crisco out of a can.

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Wearing a navy suit, he posed with his wife Anna Beth, who donned a maroon dress and matching heels. asserted

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Goodman has previously said that Beth, whom he has been married to for 36 years, has been instrumental in helping him with his alcoholism, and in turn, his weight loss. asserted

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The Hollywood star, who shot to fame for his role in Rosanne, has lost more than 14 stone after giving up drinking back in 2007, and has remained sober ever since. asserted

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“It was 30 years of a disease that was taking its toll on everyone around me, and it had got to the point where, every time I did it, it was becoming more and more debilitating. asserted

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It was life or death,” Goodman said. asserted

Goodman → say → ?

“It was time to stop.” asserted

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His astonishing weight loss was further aided after cutting sugar out of his diet, hiring a health coach, and working out throughout the week and by 2023, he had lost most of the weight. asserted

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Goodman later told AARP that he considered the key to his successful weight loss to be “portion control”. asserted

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“I was just shoving everything into my mouth,” he said. asserted

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“But I don’t want to be an example to anybody when the weight comes thundering back on — when I start eating Crisco out of the can with a spoon and a side of confectioner’s sugar.” asserted

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Goodman has said that being obese has been “a waste”. asserted

being → say → ?

He added jokingly: “It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your a** and figure out what you're going to eat next.” asserted

you → add → what

Goodman plays the President of the United States in Tom Cruise’s new satirical film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, which premieres in cinemas on Friday, October 2. asserted

which → play → Friday

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