Aretha Franklin

Mad R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the late Aretha Franklin! The legendary singer/songwriter lost and gained weight throughout her life, but her biggest drop came in 2011, when she appeared on ABC’s The View 85 pounds lighter.

“I feel wonderful,” she said during the appearance. “I’ve got more energy. I’ve changed my diet — going to Whole Foods now, getting the best stuff. Dropped the chitlins, [dropped] the ham hocks, getting some — I won’t say better food, I’ll say other food.”

Far more important than her appearance is her health, which has been an issue for Franklin over the years.