John Goodman Shows Off 200-Pound Weight Loss in Sleek Tuxedo

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images John Goodman is showing off his fit physique and youthful glow at 74.

The Golden Globe winner arrived at the global premiere of his latest film, Digger , on September 22 in London.

He posed for photos with his castmates, including Tom Cruise and Jesse Plemons, wearing a sharp black suit and a black bowtie.

The red carpet appearance comes just a month after a candid photo of the actor prompted fans to deem Goodman “ unrecognizable .” The premiere was the 2026 Royal Film Performance.

Proceeds from the event went to The Film and TV Charity, which supports those working behind the scenes in the United Kingdom’s entertainment industry.

Goodman was captured mingling with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

The sitcom veteran even appeared to make Princess Kate laugh at one point: a photographer captured the royal flashing a wide grin as she spoke to Goodman, with Cruise beaming at the pair in the background.

The beloved actor is known for his remarkable range, including his breakout portrayal of Dan Conner in Roseanne , his comedic turns in The Big Lebowski and The Flintstones , and his more serious performances in Barton Fink and The Righteous Gemstones .

Goodman took on many of his most famous roles before losing significant weight.

Goodman discussed his weight-loss journey with David Letterman in 2010, revealing that he was “pushing 400 pounds” at his heaviest.

He said he would lose weight regularly but struggled to keep it off.

“I’d lose 60 pounds every spring, and then I got too fond of the barley corn, and I’d just start missing it too much, and then it would just screw everything up,” he said.

“I’d gain it all back and then some every year.” Goodman learned a more sustainable approach to weight loss with help from personal trainer Mackie Shilstone .

He initially helped Goodman lose 85 pounds before 2005, which he gained back.