Daniel Franzese, best known as Damian Leigh in Mean Girls, shared a shirtless mirror selfie on Threads Thursday, revealing a 135-pound weight loss that took three years to achieve. The 48-year-old actor credited his transformation to cutting out alcohol and sugar, working out four or more times a week, and counting macros. No gimmicks, no shortcuts.
The timing of his wellness overhaul is no coincidence. In August, Franzese nearly passed out during a stand-up set at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles while performing alongside comedians like Chelsea Handler, Tiffany Haddish, and Jay Leno. He recovered after about five minutes with water on his face, but the experience clearly pushed him to prioritize his health. His advice to fans now is simple:“Sleep, eat and hydrate or Die-drate.”
Mean Girls fans have flooded social media with support, celebrating both his physical transformation and the message behind it. The movie may be over two decades old, but its stars still know how to make us stop scrolling.
What’s the one health habit you swear by? Drop it in the comments and let’s help each other out.
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