Comedian and actress Daisy May Cooper made a stunning appearance at the UK premiere of The Six Billion Dollar Man on Tuesday, showcasing the remarkable results of a transformative two-year health journey that saw her shed an incredible ten stone.
A Dramatic Transformation on the Red Carpet
The 39-year-old star, who has dropped from a dress size 24 to a size 10, confidently displayed her new figure in a sleek, form-fitting black ensemble. Her monochrome look consisted of a tailored blazer layered over a simple tank top, paired with elegant flared trousers. She was joined on the red carpet by her friend and film star Jennifer Robinson, with both women appearing in high spirits as they posed for photographers.
Cooper's weight loss journey, undertaken primarily to improve her health, has been a significant focal point. She initially followed the strict keto diet, an ultra low-carb regimen, but has since spoken candidly about its negative consequences. She developed kidney stones, which she attributed to the diet's heavy reliance on meat and cheese, quipping she ate 'like Henry VIII'. While acknowledging the diet worked for weight loss, she firmly stated she 'would not recommend it'.
Continuity Challenges and Public Scrutiny
The physical change has had professional ramifications. Cooper recently revealed that her dramatic weight loss and decision to get lip fillers delayed the filming of the second season of her hit BBC comedy, Am I Being Unreasonable?. The new series is narratively set just 30 seconds after the first season, which aired three years ago, creating a glaring continuity issue.
Reflecting on the challenge during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, she joked about needing a disclaimer for viewers: 'Daisy has had her lips done, go with it and please don't judge.' The star has also faced unwelcome criticism about her new look, revealing she has received messages claiming she is 'no longer funny' since losing weight. 'Why do women have to be f**king fat to be funny? That makes me so angry,' she responded on the BBC podcast How To Be In The Spotlight.
Health Motivations and Cosmetic Regrets
Despite advocating for body positivity, Cooper has been transparent about her reasons for change, describing herself as being at her 'most miserable' at her heaviest while battling a food addiction. 'I wasn't healthy. I couldn't breathe when I was walking up the stairs. I was so unhappy,' she explained, a mother of two.
Her transformation also included cosmetic 'tweakments', which she now partly regrets. She admitted that fillers gave her a 'horrible pillow face' and restricted her facial movement, so much so that her agent warned her to stop or risk her ability to act. She has since ceased Botox and filler treatments, fearing they would limit her acting roles. While she considered a tummy tuck, a surgeon's consultation 'scared the s*** out of her', leading her to opt for Spanx instead.
Daisy May Cooper's journey underscores the intense pressure on women in the public eye to conform to certain standards, while simultaneously highlighting the complex personal health motivations that can drive such a profound physical change.
