After making her return to the small screen, Lauren London's weight loss made headlines. It was not the first time the famous actress's physique had caught the public's attention; however, she revealed that she relied on a healthy diet and the support of her late partner to remain confident.
London starred alongside Jonah Hill in Netflix's series about an interracial couple and caught social media users by surprise with her new appearance. While some people were surprised by her looks and claimed she was "fat," other users favored London's new physique.
London is not new to receiving backlash about her appearance, as she took to Instagram after welcoming her second child to address comments about her weight gain. However, London revealed that a healthy diet was key to losing weight.
This Is Not the First Time Lauren London Garnered Attention for Gaining Weight
In 2017, London put on a few pounds after welcoming her second child with her late partner, Nipsey Hussle. As Twitter users took to the social media platform to criticize her appearance, London's fans quickly came to her defense.
One person wrote, "Y'ALL THINK LAUREN LONDON LOOKS FAT BECAUSE Y'ALL DON'T REMEMBER WHAT NORMAL WOMEN LOOK LIKE ANYMORE!!" Another shared, "Lauren London gave birth six months ago; why she still fat?' Sis, you 20. What's your mama excuse?"
A third typed, "Thick...I think she looks beautiful...? She has always been gorgeous." London also took to Instagram to address the comments about her body after having her child and wrote:
"When I decided to have my son, I knew the internet would be cruel. I knew that casting directors would consider me out of commission for at least a year. I knew that my body would change, but I did not let the fear of these things effect me to the point of going against my spirit."
Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 25, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Lauren London's Late Partner Encouraged Her to Embrace Her Body
In 2019, London and her late partner were featured on the cover of QG, and during one of the fittings for the shoot, London realized that the clothes picked out for her would not fit. "All of it was a music video, modelesque clothing. I'm like, 'I can't fit in anything. I'm overweight,'" London said.
Their QG cover had been the first time London had taken pictures since giving birth to her second son, and after reassuring his wife that he would handle the situation, Nipsey Hussle set up another fitting for later in the day.
Lauren London at the BET Awards 2021 on June 27, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
London and Nipsey Hussle went to eat and returned after a few hours. London recalled being nervous and hoping that the clothes would fit. She shared:
"He was so supportive—like making tea for me—and he sat through my whole fitting. Every time I would come out in new clothes, he would clap: 'Look at how fly you look. You gonna kill it. '"
Lauren London Flaunted a Slimmer Figure in 2023
On January 17, 2023, Lauren London attended the premiere of "You People" in Los Angeles, California, in a hot pink, long-sleeved mini dress and flaunted her curves following her noticeable weight loss.
Lauren London at the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "You People" on January 17, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
In the past, London shared that she did not have the time to hit the gym and relied on a clean and healthy diet to look and feel good. "I just made sure that the foods that I took into my body were live, healthy foods that worked with my body, not against it," she said.
Fans took to social media to praise her weight loss, and so did fellow celebrities. One wrote, "Wow sis, #1 congratulations and 2, you are glowing. I'm so proud of you for being you."
Another shared, "You just gave everybody on Instagram an energy cleanse, healed back pain, and set all those who were energetically captive free. You are alchemy, sis." Strom Reid wrote, "You look incredible, congratulations," while a fourth person shared, "Your glow is everything."
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