John Goodman Looks Better Than Ever!

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 11th 2010 01:01PM

John Goodman showed up at a red carpet event last night [above right] looking fitter and healthier than ever. He was significantly heavier as recently as October 2009 [above left, in Germany]. The 'Big Lebowski' and 'Roseanne' star turns 58 on June 20.

Congrats on the weight loss, John! Tell us your secret!

"For almost all his life [Goodman] has also been overweight, and his acting draws on both the genuine status that comes with being big, and the stigma that comes with being fat," the New York Times reported in 1991 in a piece called 'Being the Big Guy.' "Being big can make his characters heroic, being fat can make them tragic, or at the least, give them one more cross to bear."

The weight loss has Entertainment Weekly fretting Goodman may not be able to reprise his iconic character Walter Sobchak if the Coen Brothers ever elect to pen a sequel to their cult classic 'The Big Lebowski.'

London's Daily Mail reports a photo of Goodman in 2008, filming 'Confessions of a Shopaholic,' prompted fiery controversy about his weight. Tabloid The Globe wrote a piece titled '400-lb Goodman eating himself to death,' which delved into friends' concerns about his habits.

The '91 Times piece went into great detail about Goodman's history and feelings about weight:

"While Goodman is far more of a big man than a fat one, he's always seen it the other way around. He saw magazine polls a couple years ago listing him among America's sexiest men as an effort 'to taunt the poor boy.' And when Anna Elizabeth Hartzog, at the time 19 years old, approached him during the shooting of 'Everybody's All-American,' Goodman was so convinced this very pretty college student couldn't be interested in him that he was rude. They were married two years later."

Goodman finds all praise of his dancing and grace insultingly condescending. 'Yeah, for a fat guy,' he says when complimented about it. 'Right, like watching the elephants in 'Fantasia,' and those hippos in their tutus. It's sad but true. A fat guy that moves around like that doesn't think of himself as primarily a fat guy moving around like that. He's just a guy trying to find the groove like anyone else.'"

In 2009, during a New York City theater stint, Goodman said alcohol -- specifically Jack Daniels -- nearly ruined his memory. "I had a 30-year run, and at the end I didn't care about anything," he told the New York Times of his drinking. "I was just fed up with myself. I didn't even want to be an actor anymore."

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John Goodman Snapshots

A slimmed-down John Goodman and Dame Helen Mirren pose at the AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held June 10 in Culver City, Calif. More Photos of (Not As) Big Bad John >>

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John Goodman Snapshots

Actor John Goodman arrives at TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Mike Nichols at Sony Studios on June 10, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Mike Nichols Sony Studios Los Angeles, CA United States June 10, 2010 Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com To license this image (17295438), contact FilmMagic.com

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CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 10: Actor John Goodman arrives at the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Goodman

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Actor John Goodman arrives at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Mike Nichols, presented by TV Land at Sony Pictures Studios on Thursday, June 10, 2010 in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

John Goodman Snapshots

CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 10: (L-R) Actor John Goodman, actress Helen Mirren and husband Director Taylor Hackford in the audience at the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Mike Nichols will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 25 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) *** Local Caption *** John Goodman;Helen Mirren;Taylor Hackford

John Goodman Snapshots

CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 10: (L-R) Actress Helen Mirren, Director Taylor Hackford and actor John Goodman in the audience at the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Mike Nichols will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 25 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) *** Local Caption *** Helen Mirren;Taylor Hackford;John Goodman

John Goodman Snapshots

CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 10: Actor John Goodman (L) and actress Helen Mirren in the audience at the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. The AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Mike Nichols will premiere on TV Land on Saturday, June 25 at 9PM ET/PST. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) *** Local Caption *** John Goodman;Helen Mirren

John Goodman Snapshots

CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 10: Actor John Goodman arrives at the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Goodman

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Comments

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Friday 11 June

By JK

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Good for you, John! Does this mean you'll be Returning to SNL any time soon?

Saturday 12 June

By BTDT

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Saw him at a Denny's in Bayone one night.
I said "Hi".
He said "You gonna finish that?"

By Maria

I have always been a big fan of John's and was so happy to see that he dropped so much weight, I was getting worried about him. Just seems like a great guy, you go John!

By Sam

I saw the Flintstones movie a week or so ago and John looked like a worlds strongest man.I wonder if he took steroids to get those huge arms and muscles ?? I never knew John was a muscleman when he was on Roseanne I just thought he was fat.But in that movies he looked like he was lifting weights or eating steroids.

By Dean

John is a great actor. The Babe Ruth story was his best work. Glad he has lost the weight so he doesn't go the way of the "other" great "big" actor, John Candy.

By Graydon

Personally, I loved John in "King Ralph." It wasn't a great film, but he was likeable and the premise was believeable.

By OfAlaska

He'd BETTER keep some weight off. He was so fat in Treme on HBO I thought his heart was going to explode any second. Lose it and keep it off, dude!

By Olivia

There's always one jerk on the boards. Just say something nice or don't say anything at all. Thin people drop dead every day too.

By Susan Paulin

I couldn't be more proud and happy for you John. I have long been a fan but also worried about your weight. I know it wasn't easy but bless your heart for doing it. I will pray that you continue to have success. Your family must be bursting with pride!

By Jade

Good for you John. Keep up the good work. Love you in Treme. A terrific HBO show.God Bless....

By addie

I LOVE John Goodman! Everything he's ever been in is always very entertaining. LOVE you in Treme. Fat or thin, you're a great actor. Thank you. Peace.

By Kate

Love John,congrats on the weight loss. And Treme is really a good show. Never miss it.

By Sweettmary1

John, we love ya, big guy... oops... small guy.. You're one great actor.

By Gale Holt

Congratulations, John Goodman! I am very happy to know you have thinned down. I was really afraid we were going to lose you like we lost another great John (Candy) due to being overweight. So happy for you. You look GREAT!

By Autumn

I too was worried about how large he was getting. Good on him for losing the weight. I hope he has a long and succesful life.

By Joanna Casteel

I always have liked John and am so glad to see him taking care of himself.

Monday 14 June

By Wunkman

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John, this Kirkwood boy is jealous! Wish I could lose a few pounds as well. Best of luck for the long future. You have many admirers. Don't underestimate the loyalty and admiration of your fans.

By scallanaa

I am so happy for John! Losing that much weight must have taken some hard work and its good to see that he's taking care of himself as he gets older. Keep it up John!!

By Laura

John, you have always been one of my very favorite actors.
Bravo, kudos and congrats on your weight loss. You're looking 'good man'! Very handsome!

By thbinx

John Goodman has always been hot regardless of his weight.. Still I am glad he lost the weight so we can keep him and his talent on this earth a little bit longer... Love You John....

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