Denzel Washington's 30lb weight loss sparks concern as pals fear he’s 'wasting away' trying to look young

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Denzel Washington approaches his milestone 70th birthday on December 28, the Oscar-winning actor has been making headlines for his dramatic transformation.

Sources say Washington has shed over 30 pounds, fueling speculation about his quest to regain the physique of his younger years after appearing in muscle-packed 'Gladiator II.'

Denzel Washington’s dramatic weight loss sparks concern

Known for his dedication to roles, Washington previously gained 35 pounds to play a pot-bellied sheriff in 'The Little Things' (2021). However, shedding the weight proved challenging. Denzel found that at his age, his metabolism slowed significantly, and those "pounds lingered far longer than he expected."

A close friend revealed, "Denzel found that at his age, his metabolism has slowed, and those pounds stuck around for like forever. But he seems to have melted it away overnight and he's not tell- ing how he did it."

According to a friend, vanity played a significant role in the actor’s rapid weight loss. The 'Glory' star is determined to look striking this spring as he takes the Broadway stage in Shakespeare’s dark romantic tragedy 'Othello' portraying a jealous Moorish warrior convinced of his young wife’s infidelity.

The friend shared, "Doing movies, you can use the trick of the cameras for how you look, but on a live stage, it's all laid bare."

Despite the health concerns, insiders suggest that ego may be driving the transformation. "Denzel has an actor's ego and he couldn't stand the thought of people looking at him like he's a fat old man when they come to see him!" revealed insiders.

Experts open up on the potential risks associated with Denzel Washington’s transformation 

Denzel Washington’s dramatic weight loss has drawn attention from health professionals alike, with concerns mounting over the potential risks of his rapid transformation.

Dr Stuart Fischer, a New York diet expert who has not treated Washington, warned against the dangers of drastic weight loss methods.

“Roller-coaster dieting is simply not good for the human body, and neither is using quick-fix weight loss treatments,” Dr Fischer cautioned, adding “On the face of it, Denzel did well by dropping the pounds, but he has to be careful going forward on how he maintains healthy weight.”

However, another insider suggested that ego might be the driving force behind the transformation, stating, "He wants the attention as the handsome leading man he's been for the past 35 years!”