Melling gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Dudley Dursley in five of the Harry Potter films. You might also recognize him as Harry Baltik from the popular Netflix series, The Queen’s Gambit. Throughout his acting career, Melling has graced the screen in various other productions like The Lost City of Z, The Keeper, Say Your Prayers, The Pale Blue Eye, and many more.
Now, if you’ve been following Melling since his debut in the Harry Potter movies, you’d have noticed a significant transformation. During his early years, both on and off-screen, Harry (who played Dudley) struggled with obesity.
However, things have taken a remarkable turn since then. Melling has undergone a complete physical transformation, shedding not only a substantial amount of weight but also achieving a super-slim physique. So, how did this remarkable change come about? Well, it was a gradual transformation that we’ll explore in the following sections.
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Harry Melling’s Weight Loss Journey
Due to his huge weight loss, Dudley Dursley was almost recast. However, he appeared wearing a fat suit in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. When asked, Melling said that his weight loss was somewhat unconscious change.
He said that he didn’t plan on losing weight at all. “I think it was an unconscious thing when it started to happen,” Harry told People. “I went to drama school when I was 18 and that’s kind of where the weight shifted, not for any sort of major need on my side, but it’s just something that just happened.”
He said that along with transforming his health for good, there was another good thing that happened. “I think one of the blessings of that sort of stage in my life was the fact that I didn’t get recognized,” he added. Even his fans didn’t recognize him.
“I had this history of being part of the films, but also I felt like I had the opportunity to sort of cause a new start, which I think is useful,” Harry said. All in all, Harry has undergone a massive transformation. And he is no longer the spoiled cousin of Harry Potter but rather a charming and handsome gentleman.
Before & After Weight Loss
As you can clearly see in the photos, Melling has undergone a tremendous transformation. He has successfully shed a remarkable 80 pounds, bringing his current weight to approximately 160 pounds, a stark contrast to his previous weight of 240 pounds. This significant weight loss journey has been a remarkable achievement for him.
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Final Words
Harry Melling’s weight loss and career journey is a great example of how time passes by. Today, he looks totally unrecognizable from what he looked like around 20 years ago. Harry won another huge advantage after undergoing a massive weight loss, he transformed his health too.
