Celebrity

Chrissy Metz Shows Off Her 100-Lb Weight Loss In A Polka-Dot Midi Dress On The 'Tonight Show' As Fans React: 'You Look Amazing!'

July 17, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
shefinds | Celebrity
Featured image

Chrissy Metz was a notable guest on The Tonight Show this week, where she not only gave updates on her growing career but got to flaunt her latest weight loss transformation.

The This Is Us actress recently appeared on the famous late-night talk show to chat with Jimmy Fallon about her Broadway debut in & Juliet, and other fun life updates. She also stepped out in a chic polka-dotted mini dress, which allowed her to put her latest weight loss transformation on display. Chrissy’s been opening up about dropping a reported 100 pounds since finding a healthy lifestyle balance, strength training, and more in recent interviews, and fans are cheering her on. Read more about her new interview and weight loss progress below.

house unit img
Women Are Swapping Their Boring Water For This Ice Pop Electrolyte Mix!

Chrissy Metz Appears On 'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon

The actress and musician has had a big turn in her career, as she's now added the role of Broadway actress to her resume. After finding great success while playing Kate Pearson in the famous NBC drama, This Is Us, and re-emerging in the acting world with her part in Netflix's The Hunting Wives.

 

Now, she's currently starring in the Tony-winning musical, & Juliet, as the nurse, Angelique, alongside NSYNC's Joey Fatone. On Wednesday, July 15th, she went on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to talk about her experience in being on Broadway for the first time, how much fun she's having, and what she's doing to take care of herself during the "grueling" work schedule.

 

"A lot of red-light therapy, a lot of magnesium salt baths, prayer, and... a lot of sleep," she shared. "Eight shows is grueling, and I'm no spring chicken!"

Fans React To Chrissy's Late-Night Show Interview & Weight Loss Transformation

During her interview with the prestigious late-night host, the children's book author wore a chic, strapless navy blue midi dress with white polka dots, which allowed her to show off her more slender frame.

 

After decades of being known as a heavier performer in the entertainment industry, more recently, Chrissy opened up in interviews about how she decided to take her health into her own hands and go on a journey that eventually helped her lose around 100 pounds. She hired a personal trainer, began strength-training, and practiced exercises she genuinely enjoys, all of which contributed to her slimming down.

 

"I want to age the best way that I can, and I want to be strong," she told The Daily Mail.

 

After she shared pictures of her outfit for The Tonight Show and a few snaps from her interview on Instagram, fans quickly took to the comments to point out how great they thought she looked.

 

"Such a cute dress!" commented a fan. "You look fabulous!"

 

"You look amazing!" added another.

 

One fan wrote that they "love Chrissy," and that she's "beautiful on the inside and out."

 

"Your whole look here is exquisite," a fan commented. "Broadway star!"

 

"Looking good, Chrissy!" added another.

Author:

Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.