John Goodman says his body is ‘messed up’ after drastic weight loss transformation

See more of our coverage in your search results. John Goodman recalled refusing to do a nude scene in “The Righteous Gemstones” because of his drastic weight loss transformation. “I thought I was going to have to be naked. I said, ‘No. I’m good. My body is too messed up from losing all this weight,'” the 74-year-old actor said on Monday’s episode of Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. Goodman, who had a recurring role on the HBO show from 2019 to 2025, explained he chooses to “ignore” the public discussion over his 200-pound weight loss. John Goodman (seen here) said that his body is “messed up” from his weight loss transformation. Josh Horowitz The “Roseanne” alum said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that he refused to do a nude scene in “The Righteous Gemstones” because of his weight loss transformation. Josh Horowitz “Since I’m in this business, it is fair game — up to a point,” the “Roseanne” alum said. Goodman, who weighed 400 pounds at his heaviest, admitted he’s “still trying to get used to my face” following his physical transformation. “It’s weird,” he said. “I think of myself as one way, and then I look at myself [and think], ‘Oh, wow.”” Goodman added, “It’s strange. It’s fun to get used to. That’s a lot of stuff I’m getting used to.” Goodman (seen here in 2014) also admitted he’s “still trying to get used to my face” after his physical transformation. Getty Images Goodman (seen here at the “Digger” premiere in September) explained that he “ignores” the public discussion about his weight. Getty Images for Warner Bros. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The “Digger” actor, despite being booked and busy in Hollywood, also acknowledged that his weight likely impacted his career early on. “I’m sure it did. And a lot of it I think might have been self-sabotage,” he shared. Goodman went on to recall that when he started in the industry, he weighed around 225 pounds and was “in good shape” from running outside in New York City every day. “I was working enough as I was,” he said. “I wasn’t crazy about it, but I wonder if I probably sabotaged myself.” Goodman (pictured here in May) also acknowledged that his weight might have impacted his career early on. SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images Goodman (seen here in 2014) lost 200 pounds after he hired a personal trainer, cut sugar from his diet and began exercising six days a week. Getty Images In a new interview with the Sunday Times, Goodman admitted he still hasn’t gotten used to his slimmer body. “I still feel like a fat guy, but it’s nice to be able to go into regular clothing stores and buy things,” he told the outlet. He also said he “has to force” himself to go to the gym, adding, “If it was just me, I’d skip it.” The “Conners” actor has detailed his weight-loss journey in recent years, revealing that he hired a personal trainer, cut sugar from his diet and began exercising six days a week. “I know it sounds sappy, but it was a waste,” he told People in 2010 about his time as a couch potato. “It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your ass and figure out what you’re going to eat next.” Goodman (seen here in 2017) recently told the Sunday Times, “I still feel like a fat guy.” Getty Images Goodman (pictured here last month) also admitted he “has to force” himself to go to the gym. Getty Images “I wanted to live life better,” he added. Goodman proudly showed off his weight loss on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of “Smurfs” last year. He showed off his slim figure again at the “Digger” premiere in September, wearing a black suit with a striped shirt and a gray tie. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!