'Hairspray' Star Ricki Lake Flaunts 30 Pounds Weight Loss On The Red Carpet

Ricki Lake turned heads at this year's ACE Eddie Awards after achieving an incredible weight loss transformation.

In just four months, the 1988 “Hairspray” star has lost 30 pounds, and she proudly flaunted the results on the award ceremony's red carpet. This confident appearance comes weeks after she announced her achievement with a carousel of images.

The 74th annual ACE Eddie Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Lake strutting down the red carpet in an awe-inspiring ensemble. At 55, the actress looked better than ever as she flaunted her slimmed-down figure in a chic sheer black top tucked into a leather miniskirt.

She matched the all-black vibes with knee-high boots, while her short gray hair was styled in soft waves that framed her glowing face. She adorned her eyes with smoky makeup, and her lips were glossy pink.

Lake kept her accessories simple with a silver bracelet and added a splash of color with her red nail polish. She was all smiles at the event, looking radiant as she posed for pictures in front of an ACE Eddie Awards backdrop.

The “Ricki Lake” former host graced the awards ceremony alongside actress Mink Stole and director John Waters. This marked a reunion for the trio, who previously collaborated on “Hairspray” and “Cry-Baby.”

Lake and Stole presented Waters, the renowned director behind these films, with the ACE Golden Eddie Award for his distinguished contribution to cinema, per ET. Over a week before this touching reunion, the 55-year-old celebrated her 30-pound weight loss transformation.

On February 24, she shared a carousel of Instagram images documenting her wellness journey. These pictures featured various moments, from the actress hiking with her husband, Ross Burningham, to the pair flaunting their love with a sweet embrace.

Lake also showed off her incredibly toned figure in a black top and matching leggings. In the heartfelt caption, she raved about achieving a healthier lifestyle alongside her husband without relying on medication. In her words:

“On October 26th, 2023, I made a commitment to myself to get healthier. My husband, Ross, joined me in this effort. Together we have each lost 30+ lbs. I really want to share, because we did it without relying on a pharmaceutical (Not that there's anything wrong with that).”

Lake explained that she was worried about her age and being in perimenopause because she believed the weight wouldn't drop as it did in her youth. However, her dedication to fitness helped her achieve an incredible new figure.

“I am so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong. I will go in depth in another post of what I did exactly, but suffice to say this is the healthiest way I've lost weight in all of my years,” she declared. Her commitment to health and self-improvement resonated deeply with her fans, who happily celebrated her weight loss transformation.

Three years before flaunting her new figure, Lake was over the moon with joy when Burningham officially gave her a ring in May 2021. She broke the news on Instagram, sharing a picture of the excited couple and her gorgeous new accessory.

In the snap, Lake silently screamed with joy as she flashed the camera her diamond ring, while Burningham smiled shyly by her side. She captioned the post with similar enthusiasm, writing:

“Well, friends, he put a ring on it!? #engaged to my magnificent king,” the ecstatic 52-year-old wrote on social media. “I am officially the happiest woman in the land. My dearest Ross, I choose you today and everyday!”

Before flaunting her diamond ring, Lake announced the pair's engagement in February 2021. She shared a selfie of the couple without the significant bling and gave fans an official introduction to her beau.

“Friends, I’m so so so excited to share some good news! I’m engaged!?” she captioned the post. “This is Ross. He is my person. He is wonderful. I love him very much, and I am so grateful I get to love and be loved so deeply by this stellar human. Our next chapter is sure to be a good one.”