John Goodman may need to think about changing his name.
After showing up this week for the London premiere of his new film, Trumbo, the actor might be better off going with John NEWman at this point.
Because he really does look like a new man.
Consider the photos above: the one on the right was taken less than a year ago, in November of 2014; The one on the left was snapped Thursday evening.
And just about the only similarity between the two images is that Goodman is wearing a beard in each.
According to Goodman’s rep, the star once tipped the scales at over 400 pounds, but has now trimmed down as a result of diet and exercise.
Back in 2010, Goodman also shed a great deal of weight, telling People Magazine at the time that he “wanted to live life better,” cutting out alcohol and hitting the gym six days per week.
“I’m not gonna look like Paris Hilton or anything,” he also told David Letterman a few years ago, emphasizing that he’ll likely always struggle with his weight.
That may be true, but Goodman should be commended for taking such positive steps in the name of good health.
And also: who wants to look like Paris Hilton?!?
