Wayne Knight'S Stunning 100Lb Weight Loss Journey: How He Staged A Comeback At 70

  • By Avery
  • Dec. 31, 2025, 9:20 a.m.

Wayne Knight's Triumphant Return

Wayne Knight, the beloved actor known for his iconic role as Newman on *Seinfeld*, is back in the spotlight at 70 years young, and he's looking better than ever. With a jaw-dropping 100-pound weight loss, Wayne is gearing up for a major comeback in *Five Nights At Freddy's 2*. Recently, he made waves at the movie's premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, turning heads in a sleek black suit paired with a burgundy red turtle neck.

A Journey of Transformation

Wayne's transformation wasn't just physical but also deeply personal. The actor has been candid about his fears of finding work after such a dramatic change, sharing with TMZ, "It takes time for people to accept you as you are, and then they find out whether or not you can still do things without being fat." His weight loss, a journey spanning many years, involved trying "everything that anyone could ever try," from therapy to drugs to even joking about being "taken by aliens."

"I lose 10. I gained 50. I lose 100," Wayne candidly shared, illustrating the rollercoaster of his weight journey.
'90s Star Wayne Knight, 70, Looks Unrecognizable During Rare Los Angeles Outing

'90s Star Wayne Knight, 70, Looks Unrecognizable During Rare Los Angeles Outing

Secrets to Success

Despite the ups and downs, Wayne never resorted to popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Instead, the transformation was likely due to a combination of a balanced diet and consistent exercise, as noted by Exercise Scientist and Nutritionist Amelia Phillips. She observed, "The fact he has lost weight over many years suggests that the weight loss was steady and not rapid."

Wayne's dedication to health was sparked after a stern warning from his cardiologist, who told him he was "heading towards death." This wake-up call led him to fitness expert Marc Vahanian, who helped Wayne see his progress as climbing a mountain, celebrating every small victory along the way.

Embracing a New Lifestyle

Wayne Knight's journey is not just about losing weight but embracing a healthier lifestyle. Once typecast as the "fat guy," he now finds himself healthier and more energetic than ever. "I was eating for reasons that have nothing to do with hunger," Wayne admitted. "I was eating to numb myself, and when I began to have to look at the fact that I was eating as an addiction and treat it as such, that's when I turned a corner."

His transformation serves as an inspiration, proving that it's never too late to make a change. As Amelia Phillips summed up, "The older you get, the harder it is to lose weight, so adopting a healthy lifestyle is key." At 70, Wayne Knight is not just returning to Hollywood, but he's doing it with style and health on his side.

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