Dang. If there's a spare soapbox I can use for a minute...

Would we be having the same public speculation if John Goodman said he's 300lbs right now, and a year later claims to be 225lbs whilst wearing a Speedo on Oprah?

YESSSSS. But that wouldn't diminish the fact that the man dropped significant tonnage.

Speculating on Alley's weight is not a personal attack on her accomplishments. Whatever people are transferring to or taking away from this thread, I wish everyone a weekend full of humor and perspective. And may all of us strike a pose in a red bikini soon - even if it's just in the dressing room mirror.