Actor Mel Rodriguez Celebrates Dramatic Weight Loss Transformation

In a recent update, actor Mel Rodriguez, 52, is celebrating his weight loss journey. On October 27, 2025, Rodriguez shared before-and-after photos on Instagram, showcasing his dramatic physical transformation. The actor, who has struggled with weight fluctuations of up to 150 pounds over the years, expressed pride in his commitment to his fitness goals, stating, "Sometime it's 2 steps forward and one step back, but I'm proud of myself for staying committed."

Rodriguez's co-star Uzo Aduba, 44, cheered him on in the comments, writing, "Get it MEL!!!! You look happy and I am so happiest for that. Way to do it, brother." In an interview with PEOPLE magazine earlier this year, Rodriguez opened up about his relationship with body image, acknowledging the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as an emotional eater.

The actor also spoke about the importance of size-inclusive casting in the entertainment industry, praising Shonda Rhimes' approach in the Netflix series The Residence, in which Rodriguez plays a White House engineer who shares a romance with a housekeeper. Rodriguez expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be cast as a love interest, a refreshing representation that he believes more people can relate to.