The 73-year-old actor, who voices Papa Smurf, hit the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere

John Goodman 2013 vs 2025

John Goodman 2013 vs 2025.Credit : Amanda Edwards/WireImage; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

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John Goodman showed off his slimmer physique at the Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles
The actor has been maintaining his 200-lb. weight loss for the past couple of years
He previously shared that he achieved his weight loss by portion control, quitting drinking and adding regular exercise to his routine

John Goodman is looking good as he continues to maintain his 200-lb. weight loss.

On Sunday, July 13, the 73-year-old appeared on the red carpet at the Smurfs premiere at Paramount Theater in Los Angeles. He was all smiles showing off his slimmed-down physique in a navy blue suit, patterned tie and brown shoes.

Goodman is the voice of Papa Smurf in the upcoming reboot, which hits theaters on Friday, July 18. The film also stars Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy and more.

John Goodman arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Paramount Pictures "Smurfs" at Paramount Pictures Studios on July 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

John Goodman at the Los Angeles premiere of “Smurfs”.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Goodman has been keeping up with his significant weight loss since his lengthy fitness journey began in 2007.

“I don’t want to be an example to anybody when the weight comes thundering back on — when I start eating Crisco out of the can with a spoon and a side of confectioner’s sugar,” he joked to AARP back in 2023.

The actor credited his weight loss to portion control, admitting at the time, “I was just shoving everything into my mouth.”

At 6’2″, he revealed to David Letterman that he was “pushing 400” lbs. at his heaviest, back in 2011. The decision to get healthier was simply motivated by his desire “to live life better.”

“I know it sounds sappy, but it was a waste,” he previously told PEOPLE. “It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your ass and figure out what you’re going to eat next.”

“I just got tired, sick and tired of looking at myself. You’re shaving in the mirror and you don’t want to look at yourself. It gets dangerous.”

Along with monitoring his portions, Goodman said he also quit drinking and hired a health coach, as well as added regular workouts to his routine.