Jonah Hill Shows Off Dramatic Weight Loss (PHOTO)

It's no secret that Jonah Hill has been working hard to shed some weight, and the '21 Jump Street' star showed off a svelte new figure at the ESPY Awards Wednesday night.

Earlier this spring, it was reported that Hill set a goal to shed 30 pounds for his demanding role in the action-packed '21 Jump Street,' and it looks like he achieved -- if not surpassed -- that goal.

According to Us Weekly, the actor gained weight when he first started training for the role, but once he teamed up with a nutritionist and trainer, the weight started coming off.

'21 Jump Street,' which also stars Channing Tatum, is slated for a March 2012 release.

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Comments

[Asuigeneris1]

11:32 PM on 08/29/2011

Good for him, take control of his health now...while he is young.

[mtotomzuri]

04:37 AM on 07/20/2011

Couldn't they have shown a better "after" picture because of the two he looks younger when he was heavier. He seems to have lost the weight very fast, but as long as he stays healthy then good for him...may get less roles now but at least he's taking care of himself.

[DrJohnnySkeptic]

02:07 PM on 07/19/2011

He looks great!

[Ryan Carranza]

12:58 PM on 07/19/2011

Well... Good for him!

[vaf112675]

09:36 AM on 07/19/2011

Good for him. I truly hopes he keeps it off. Tired of seeinf funny fat men dies because they didn't take care of their health.

[Asuigeneris1]

11:34 PM on 08/29/2011

Yeah, the list gets longer all the time.

Shame to have Lost John Candy and Chris Farley the way we did.

[champagne charlie]

06:40 AM on 07/19/2011

Bye,bye weight,bye bye career. There is nothung wrong with being heavy. People come in all sizes and shapes.

[roscomac]

02:24 PM on 07/19/2011

Think of the many celebrities who died young because of their size. They not only said bye,bye to their careers but to their lives.

[champagne charlie]

05:09 PM on 07/19/2011

No weight, no career.

[Tomas Arrieta]

03:14 AM on 07/19/2011

I wouldn't say it would be watered down, I mean there all good players, but by now there probably to old to get out there.
http://brainformation.net

[KJLSanDiego]

01:59 AM on 07/19/2011

Jonah, please stay fit!
Don't let execs pressure you into being the funny fat guy!
You need your health more than anything!

[muhair]

02:58 AM on 07/19/2011

More than a career? Which is now in major jeopardy. Unless the guy actually happens to be twice as talented as he seemed to be.

[KJLSanDiego]

02:10 PM on 07/19/2011

Better not to go the way of Chris Farley, John Belushi, et all, don't you think?
He can get big with muscle if they want him big.

[Rabindra Permesar]

01:44 AM on 07/19/2011

looked younger fat

[thaggas]

08:58 PM on 07/18/2011

I think this is really incredible, but the hair and glasses make a huge difference.

Here's the weight loss with the 'do and specs added:
http://www.cheshiremoonfilms.com/OscarRadar/Jonah.html

[gojessicago80]

08:41 PM on 07/18/2011

good for him!!

[Bunny Olesen]

06:43 PM on 07/18/2011

Jonah we are all very proud of you!! I have to say though, it looks like he lost too much weight too quickly. I've done it, his face just has that look. Poor guy. He looks so tense in that after photo, he must be so worried about what people think about him. He is a very talented young man. As an actor, very believable and very real.

I wish only the best for you, and I always thought you were a cute little guy even with the weight. Good luck, and good health.

[PDXTransplant]

06:37 PM on 07/18/2011

You can't look at one lousy picture and say that's what a person looks like. People are so critical for no good reason. I think Jonah looks great!! Now the hard part...keeping it off! You can do it! You'll be just as funny as you were 40 lbs. heavier.

[cmfrtblebbw]

06:16 PM on 07/18/2011

GIMME A BREAK...30 lbs? It's twice that, easy. And yes, crappy "after" picture.

[whatchamean]

05:36 PM on 07/18/2011

oh oh....his weight was part of his schtick.