The subject of weight loss is something that comes up frequently in conversation. When someone we know loses weight, we often want to know how they did it and they inspire us to do the same.
With many people showing up at the 2025 Golden Globes on January 5, there were some who really stood out from the rest. One of those is Melissa McCarthy, and she got a lot of attention on the red carpet.
First of all, the fact that she came out in a pink jumpsuit was absolutely fantastic. Secondly, she had recently lost some 100 pounds, so the 54-year-old was inspirational to many and continues to be so.
McCarthy looked very confident standing in the backdrop that included a lot of white roses and greenery. The pink jumpsuit was something that also got a lot of attention, and not all of it was good.
One person said that it was ridiculous and another said that she looked amazing. Then again, that person who thought she looked amazing went on to say that they were sorry she didn’t wear something that would ‘flatter her new figure.’
A third person said: “not [sic] fat shaming in the least but she looks so good and probably feels much better after dropping a bunch of weight.”
Although she did attract some trolls in the comment section on social media, there were others who praised her for being so bold in her look. They went on to say that they didn’t recognize her and said that she looked fantastic.
In the end, it wasn’t simply about the fact that she looked great with what she wore or with the fact that she lost weight, it’s the stand that she has taken in the past. She is someone who speaks out against the obsession with women’s bodies in the media, as well as on social media.
In an interview in 2016, she said that her weight loss was a natural part of life and should not define a person. She said: “The thing is, if that is the most interesting thing about me. I need to go have a lavender farm in Minnesota and give this up.”
She may not be happy with the double standard but she still is an inspiration to many who would like to lose a few pounds. We wish her the best and hope that she is happy with her health journey.
