Shedding Pounds: 'Mike & Molly' Cast Transformations

"Melissa McCarthy" and "Billy Gardell" portrayed the central characters in the sitcom 'Mike & Molly,' which aired from 2010 to 2016. In the show, they portrayed the couple "Mike Biggs" and "Molly Flynn," who grappled with weight-related challenges and sought ways to address them. Interestingly, it appears that the stars themselves shared a similar sentiment in real life, as they have both undergone significant weight loss transformations in recent years.

This is how the two actors looked when they were shooting together for the sitcom. But these times are over, see for yourself ...

Melissa McCarthy faced a long-standing struggle with her weight, yet she consistently exuded confidence on the red carpets. In early 2016, she triumphed over the yo-yo effect and successfully shed an impressive 25 kilograms.

"I stopped analyzing and overthinking everything," the actress told 'Extra magazine'. As a result, Melissa then actually lost weight without doing much for it. She also designed her life a little more quietly, trying to avoid unnecessary stress and give her body enough rest and sleep. "There's no trick to giving anything away big time: Just a super-boring life. You shut everything down, you don't do anything exciting, and you go to bed at 7:30. That's the trick," she revealed.

Then in 2019 it became known that she had lost 35 kilograms. In the meantime, the actress has learned to accept her body as it is. Speaking to 'People' in 2016, Melissa McCarthy made it clear that it was important to accept yourself as you are and to be a role model for your children. "I want my children to be able to accept themselves exactly as they are," the actress said.

Witness Melissa McCarthy's stunning red carpet transformation. Her evolution is truly remarkable! However, let's not overlook her former TV colleague, Billy Gardell, who is equally impressive in his own right.

Billy Gardell played the role of "Mike Biggs," the TV partner of Melissa McCarthy's character in the show "Mike & Molly." Remarkably, he has undergone a significant transformation in recent times. Take a look at the following pictures to witness the change for yourself.

Billy Gardell, known for his role in 'Mike & Molly,' candidly discussed his diet and his aspirations to be a positive and healthy role model for his son during an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight.' He emphasized that he has shed over 68 kilograms since the start of the pandemic, now weighing between 93 and 95 kilograms. Gardell shared that he underwent bariatric surgery and has made significant changes to adopt a healthier diet.

His desire to be a health-conscious role model for his son motivated him to take care of his health, he said. "As a father, you start counting on 50," Gardell said in the interview, "if I live another 25 years, he'll be 40."

Due to these reasons, he is determined to be there for his son and serve as a role model. The actor also expressed regret for not prioritizing his health earlier, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Gardell shared that he no longer struggles with type 2 diabetes and has experienced a significant improvement in his resting heart rate. The achievements of the two "Mike & Molly" stars in their weight loss journeys are truly remarkable and deserving of pride.