Jennifer Holliday –  Gastric Bypass Surgery/124 Pounds 

Jennifer Holliday was a Broadway star from back then who starred in productions like Your Arms Too Short to Box with God and Dreamgirls. She eventually pursued a career as a singer as well and some of her most popular songs were Dreamgirls and And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going. During the time that she became depressed, Holliday’s weight spun out of control. Because it was hard for her to lose weight through a simple diet and exercise program, she went under the knife. She ended up losing around 124 pounds. In August 2018, Holliday performed at the funeral service of Aretha Franklin.