Losing weight is a daunting task, but these celebs made their dramatic weight losses look oh-so-easy, even though we know they weren't! These stars spent their every waking moment hitting the gym and eating lean and green, so it's no wonder they were able to shed the pounds like it was nobody's business.

When you're in the public eye all the time, there's added pressure to look and feel great. Pop stars like Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears all lost a significant amount of weight following the birth of their children. Other celebs like Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks got in shape to live a healthier lifestyle. Then there's rapper 50 Cent, who shed major pounds for a movie role.

No matter their motives, these slimmed down celebs are a sight to see! Check out their tranformations in our roundup of before and after weight loss pictures below.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Weight Loss
Jason Merritt / Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
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Fat Joe

Fat Joe Weight Loss
Scott Gries / Chris McKay, Getty Images
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Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera Weight Loss
Kevork Djansezian / Ethan Miller, Getty Images
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Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks Weight Loss
Ethan Miller / Imeh Akpanudosen, Getty Images
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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey Weight Loss
Splash News / Maury Phillips, Getty Images
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Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson Weight Loss
Alberto E. Rodriguez / Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
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Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson Weight Loss
Jeff Vinnick / Andreas Rentz, Getty Images
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Britney Spears

Britney Spears Weight Loss
Splash News / Larry Busacca, Getty Images
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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson Weight Loss
Charley Gallay / Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
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50 Cent

50 Cent Weight Loss
Jason Kempin, Getty Images / Twitter
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