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.
“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.”
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.”
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.”
“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.
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