John Goodman is still perhaps best known for his role as the blue-collar husband and father on TV’s sitcom Roseanne (1988-97). Others will recognize Goodman for playing characters that are larger-than-life, such as the escaped felon in the Coen brothers comedy Raising Arizona. Recently, there has been something different about actor’s physique, most noticeable was at an event held at Sony Pictures Studio, with John revealing a much slimmer self.
The 57-year-old’s weight has been known to yo-yo and has been the focus of numerous entertainment stories in the media. In December 2008, Goodman attracted more attention with the U.S tabloid The Globe, publishing an article about his weight gain on the set of his movie Confessions of a Shopaholic in New York.
John Goodman has admitted that his past life style choices have not the best, eating what he wanted, excessively drinking way to much alcohol and smoking since he was very young. In a 1992 interview with Entertainment Weekly, he claimed to be indifferent about his weight, which was around 300 pounds at the time.
I lose it, I gain it back,” he said. “No big deal.”
The New York Times reported Goodman’s friend Tom Arnold as saying that “John is much too hard on himself. He’s got that thing. I have it too. That fat kid thing. No matter what, we look in a mirror, and that’s what we see.”
According to John Goodman, he has given up drinking and also quit smoking which he has described as one of the most challenging things he has ever done. He also has changed his eating habits to include healthier choices, and adding exercise to his life. This has resulted in Goodman appearing years younger and healthier at the AFI Tribute to Mike Nichols in Los Angeles this past week.
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