Unrecognizable chef Paula Deen tries to make a comeback after losing weight and being fired over the n-word scandal

Fans consider Paula Deen’s drastic weight loss may very well be a sign of her big comeback, just years after the controversy surrounding the racist slur the TV chef made.

“She wishes she could turn back the clock on the mistakes she made in the past, but she can’t, so she’s focused on living the healthiest life possible,” the source said. Closer about Deen’s apparent change of views.

In June 2013, Lisa Jackson, a former worker of the Savannah restaurant co-owned by Paula Deen and her brother Bubba Hiers, sued Deen and the restaurant for racial and sexual discrimination.

Jackson accused the creator of “The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook” of constructing derogatory remarks about African-Americans. Deen later admitted in a deposition that she had used the N-word quite a few times throughout her life.

A federal judge in Georgia later dismissed the racial discrimination claims because Jackson and Deen are white women. The sexual harassment case was eventually settled out of court, though details of the settlement remain private.

“I’m pleased the judge dismissed the race claims and I look forward to putting this behind me now that the remaining claims have been resolved.” – D.he said in a statement at the time, according to ABC News.

The Closer insider also revealed that Dean lost 50 kilos by avoiding her once-infamous, high-fat recipes. She also reportedly reduce on carbs and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009, which also inspired her to make the lifestyle change.

“I remember she always started a recipe with, ‘Okay, first we’re going to melt half a cup of butter…’ Her recipes were like a clothespin on an aorta,” one person wrote in Yahoo Entertainment comments section.

Other reactionaries expressed disbelief that Deen’s body transformation was the results of a easy change in weight-reduction plan, while other web users expressed concerns about the 77-year-old celebrity chef’s recent look.

“Why can’t we just say Ozempic? Apparently the vast majority of people, especially celebrities, lose a ton of weight and pretend it was a great diet. No, people Paula’s age (and mine, thank you) rarely lose that much weight by simply cutting out those carbs,” the commenter wrote.

Someone wrote: “I don’t want to add to the nasty and hateful comments I’m seeing here, BUT she looked so much better before the weight loss. In short, she looks awful. But if she feels better, then that’s more important and better for her.”

The insider compared Deen to one other celebrity who rebuilt her brand after public mockery of her behavior. “It would give her a thrill to take down people like Martha Stewart, but honestly, she doesn’t have the time or the heart for that kind of pettiness anymore,” they said.

In the Nineteen Nineties, Stewart, 82, rose to fame as the creator of the food and home decorating magazine “Martha Stewart Living,” which was later adapted into a television show. She has published dozens of books, including her “Entertaining” cookbooks.

The same New Jersey-born businesswoman also spent five months in federal prison from 2004 to 2005 after being found guilty of conspiracy and obstruction of justice in reference to the ImClone stock trading scandal.

Like Deen, Stewart’s case was highly publicized, so she couldn’t avoid the public eye. She has spoken ceaselessly about her release in interviews, publicly apologizing to victims affected by the scandal and her mistakes. Three years later, she met rapper Snoop Dogg, who appeared on her cooking show. The two built a solid friendship, and fans enjoy their on-screen magic, which led to them co-hosting a celebrity cooking show, “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck DinnerParty” on VH1.

However, Stewart has managed to rebuild her public image after her time behind bars. Article from May 2024 by Forbes presented the “redemption story” of the founding father of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia through transparency and remaining credible.

But Deen’s attempt to forgive will likely be harder than Stewart’s change. Social media users proceed to criticize the Georgia native for her admission of the N-word in response to the Southerner’s before-and-after photos.

“No honey, that’s what happens when you inject melted butter into your veins like a damn hemophiliac” – User X he tweeted. One person joked“I should NOT be laughing like that, but honey, I bet she wishes she had our melanin right now!”

More people jumped in with funny comments and jokes. But Deen had her supporters.

For example, considered one of the supporters suggested“I’m not a fan, but honestly, comparing an old, Photoshopped marketing photo to an almost 80-year-old, everyday cell phone. Big difference.”

User X with two American flag emojis in his bio he wrote“SMH. Yes, it has nothing to do with natural aging. She’s 77. Because no one ages unless they’re racist, according to you.” Another added, “Her behavior is reprehensible and inexcusable.”