Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer known for her unapologetic approach to body positivity, turned heads at New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2025, as she debuted a striking new look that showcased her recent weight-loss transformation. Seated front row at Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway show in New York City, she joined a constellation of stars including Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, and Gayle King, all of whom are no strangers to the public conversation around body image and wellness.
The 37-year-old “About Damn Time” singer made a bold sartorial statement, donning a sheer brown chiffon corseted halter bodysuit layered under a black chiffon pareo, paired with strappy high-heeled sandals. Lizzo opted for minimal accessories, letting her ensemble—and her confidence—speak for themselves. She completed the look with a sleek red hairstyle and soft glam makeup, radiating self-assurance as cameras flashed throughout the event. According to People and Daily Mail, her appearance was nothing short of show-stopping, drawing as much attention as the runway itself.
Lizzo’s latest public outing is the culmination of an 18-month journey that began in January 2023. Over that time, she has shed 16% of her body fat and trimmed 10.5 points from her BMI—a transformation that has been as much about mental well-being as physical health. In her July 2025 cover story for Women’s Health, Lizzo reflected on her journey, stating, “I like how I look now. I still think I’m big. I’m still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. I got the same belly, the same thighs — I think I’m just a smaller version.”
But for Lizzo, body positivity is about more than appearance. “Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same,” she told Women’s Health. “Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn’t exist.” This ethos has long defined her public persona and continues to resonate with fans around the world.
Lizzo’s transformation has not gone unnoticed, and speculation about the methods behind her weight loss has followed her every step. Rumors swirled that she might have relied on Ozempic or other GLP-1 medications—a topic that has dominated celebrity health discussions in recent years. On the “Just Trish” podcast in June 2025, Lizzo addressed the speculation head-on, saying, “I’ve tried everything. It’s just the science, for me, calories in vs. calories out. Ozempic works because you eat less food. It makes you feel full. So, if you can just do that on your own and get mind-over-matter, it’s the same.”
While she admitted to temporarily using Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs, Lizzo was clear that her long-term success came from discipline and lifestyle change. “I work my ass off, training 3x a week, daily sauna & cardio, adding animal protein back into my diet, hiring a chef who helps me meal prep and keeps track of what I put into my body in a calorie deficit,” she wrote in a now-deleted Instagram post, as reported by People.
Her approach involved abandoning a vegan diet heavy in processed foods and carbohydrates—a regimen she said sometimes meant consuming between 3,000 and 5,000 calories per day. Instead, she shifted to a whole foods-based diet featuring beef, chicken, and fish, which she found more satiating and energizing. Alongside her dietary overhaul, Lizzo ramped up her workout routine with pilates, jump roping, and dancing, creating a holistic program that addressed both body and mind. “When I actually started eating whole foods and eating like beef and chicken and fish, I was actually full and not expanding my stomach by putting a lot of like fake things in there that wasn’t actually filling me up,” she explained on the podcast.
The conversation around GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—originally approved for diabetes treatment but increasingly used off-label for weight loss—has become a flashpoint in celebrity wellness circles. According to Daily Mail, both Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, who sat beside Lizzo at the Siriano show, have credited their own weight loss to these medications. Ozempic, a brand name for semaglutide, works by increasing feelings of fullness, slowing digestion, and helping the body regulate blood sugar. But as Lizzo emphasized, medication alone was not her answer; it was the “mind-over-matter” discipline and sustainable habits that made the difference for her.
Lizzo’s presence at Christian Siriano’s show was especially fitting given the designer’s reputation for championing inclusivity in fashion. Siriano, who rose to fame after winning Project Runway in 2007, has built his brand on the belief that style knows no size. “Women with flawless style know it doesn’t matter that their client was a size zero and the model was a size 14. Because it doesn’t matter,” Siriano told the BBC earlier this month. “A great dress is a great dress!” His commitment to dressing women of all shapes and sizes has paid off, both creatively and commercially. “There was this idea that women who are curvy don’t have a lot of money to spend on luxury fashion,” he said. “Listen, I have made hundreds of thousands of dollars proving that idea wrong!”
The front row at Siriano’s show was a testament to the evolving conversation about body image and representation in fashion. Oprah Winfrey, 71, wore a sleek black tuxedo-inspired ensemble with green satin lapels and a diamond brooch, while Whoopi Goldberg, 69, opted for a classic black suit with a white shirt and comfortable black sandals. The event also drew other A-listers, including Patricia Clarkson and Heather Graham, underscoring the show’s significance in the cultural landscape.
Lizzo’s fashion choices have continued to make waves beyond the runway. Throughout the summer of 2025, she shared a series of bold looks on social media, from a metallic backless dress in Paris to playful two-piece sets and vibrant accessories. Each post served as a celebration of her evolving style and her ongoing commitment to self-love, regardless of size. As People noted, “Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same.”
For fans and onlookers alike, Lizzo’s journey is a reminder that transformation—whether physical, mental, or emotional—is deeply personal. Her willingness to share both her struggles and triumphs, from dietary shifts to moments of self-doubt, has only deepened her connection with audiences. In a world where the pressure to conform remains intense, Lizzo’s message remains clear: exist loudly, exist proudly, and never let anyone else define your worth.
