‘Waiting to Exhale’ Star Lela Rochon Shows Off Her Stunning Transformation After Years of Criticism About Her Weight

Veteran actress Lela Rochon is entering her seventh decade after celebrating her sixtieth birthday this week. The beloved actress shared a recent video of herself dancing in leather to Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” hit “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and fans are delighted with how good she still looks at 60 years old.

Rochon’s weight gain has long been debated online, which many imagine is the result of infidelity that affected her marriage to “Training Day” director Antoine Fuqua. They married in 1999 and have two children.

However, a viral photo of Fuqua and Nicole Murphy kissing resurfaced in 2019. Although Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife tried to avoid accusations of being a “homewrecker”, Rochon was believed to be stressed by her husband’s behavior.

“It’s 100% disgusting that in the same sentence and conversation about Lela Rochon’s weight gain, her husband Antoine Fuqua kissing Nicole Murphy was mentioned,” wrote one other. “What does her weight have to do with his faithfulness?

Another once said, “You are really using Lela Rochon’s weight to justify cheating on her husband as if this woman didn’t have lupus… the world is going to hell.”

“I’m stepping into my next journey around the sun like… taking it all in!! Getting older is a blessing and a privilege!! Thank you for all the birthday wishes!!” – wrote Rochon on her Instagram. “God is good!!”

As the youngest solid member of “The Family Business,” fans reminisce about her days on “Waiting to Exhale.”

Two said, “This reminds me of your statement about waiting to exhale: “Wearing leather in the summer!” and “Wearing leather during summa.” You have to watch out who you purchase in grocery stores.”

“Lela is back safe??? Oh, it must be ON”said one observer of her leather outfit. “OK, the body is shaping up. You look great!”

“She is a certain woman with whom everything will always be fine…. And she is one of them,” another said of the “timeless beauty.”

Artists such as LisaRaye McCoy, Tabitha Brown, Salli Richardson Whitfield, Cynthia Bailey and Larenz Tate also shared warm messages about the actress.

Loretta Devine, Rochon’s ‘Waiting to Exhale’ co-star, added: ‘The birthday girl’s amazing work shows the world this privilege. Yeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!”