Jennifer Holliday – 124 Pounds

You might know singer Jennifer Holliday from her ’80s pop hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” However, what you might not know is that Holliday actually continues to perform today, but now as a gospel singer. In fact, in 2018, Holliday released an album of gospel takes of her biggest hits, entitled Fresh Takes.

Holliday also has another interesting claim to fame: she’s one of the first celebrities to undergo gastric surgery to lose weight. Even though it’s commonplace these days, gastric bypass surgery didn’t occur until the early 1990s! Today, Holliday keeps a low profile while staying in shape with diet and exercise.