Whoopi Goldberg Stuns at Paris Fashion Week After Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation
FILE – Whoopi Goldberg attends an event, July 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Whoopi Goldberg, the legendary EGOT winner, turned heads at Paris Fashion Week this week, flaunting her impressive weight loss and radiant confidence. The 69-year-old actress, celebrated for her iconic roles in The Color Purple and Sister Act, attended Alexandre Mattiussi’s AMI menswear presentation on January 22.
Goldberg, who has previously starred in a campaign for the fashion designer, looked chic in a black coat dress paired with matching boots and a sleek handbag. Speaking to Women’s Wear Daily about her appearance, she expressed her excitement: “They were kind enough to ask me if I would come and I said yes. […] People seem to be all right with me here, and I seem to be OK with them so far. So it’s all good.”
Her slimmed-down figure drew admiration from attendees, marking a personal triumph in her health journey. Goldberg has been candid about her struggles with weight and the steps she has taken to improve her health.
During an appearance on The View in June 2024, Goldberg discussed how she incorporated the drug Mounjaro into her regimen, which played a significant role in her transformation. “I took Mounjaro. […] I say it all the time because you can’t go from close to 300lbs without somebody saying, ‘Okay, what happened?’” she shared.
Goldberg explained the challenges that led to her weight gain, including health issues with her lower back that required surgery and long-term steroid use. “Over the course of almost two years, I probably weighed close to 300lbs when I did Till,” she revealed, referring to the 2022 film she worked on.
Mounjaro, an anti-diabetic drug used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been linked to weight management when paired with a reduced-calorie diet and physical activity. While not officially a weight loss drug, it has gained attention for its off-label use in weight control, Mirror reported.
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) even recommended Mounjaro for weight management in certain cases last year.
Despite the buzz around her transformation, Goldberg remains a strong advocate for self-acceptance. On The View, she urged people to “stop judging everybody” and emphasized the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s health. “You have to take responsibility for yourself and see what’s going on with your body,” she said.
Whoopi Goldberg’s honesty, grace, and commitment to her health continue to inspire fans as she balances her illustrious career with her personal wellness journey.
