28 Celebrities Who Became Horribly Fat

Janet Jackson

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Janet Jackson has always struggled with her weight, which has been known to fluctuate dramatically. In 2005 the singer, dancer, actress really packed on the pounds — a noticeable difference from her otherwise toned and slender body.  But just a few years later the superstar stunned the world when she lost 60 pounds.

Janet’s slim-down was reportedly spurred by a close call with diabetes; she later became a rep for the weight loss program, Nutrisystem. In her book, True You Janet speaks about her struggles with weight explaining that she’s an emotional eater; and as we can imagine there’s nothing more emotional than being in the public eye!