Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Renee Graziano's Transformation: From Mob Wives to Hollywood Slim with Mounjaro

Mob Wives star Renee Graziano, 57, on Monday revealed the incredible results she achieved after using the popular Hollywood weight loss medication Mounjaro

RENEE GRAZIANO UNVEILS HER TRUTH: FROM MOB WIVES TO MOUNJARO MAGIC

The one and only Renee Graziano, star of the hit reality show Mob Wives, has finally shed some light on her incredible weight loss journey. The 57-year-old bombshell revealed that she's lost a whopping 52 pounds thanks to the miracle medication Mounjaro – an injectable originally designed to treat diabetes.

Graziano's stunning transformation was on full display as she stepped out for the premiere of Run at the AMC Magic Johnson Harlem theater, looking like a million bucks in her red dress and silver heels. Her sleek new locks and hoop earrings added an air of sophistication to her already-glamorous look.

Graziano posed at the premiere with Erica Mena of Love & Hip Hop fame

But Graziano's success story doesn't stop there. She's been open about her struggles with substance abuse and has even spoken candidly about her near-fatal fentanyl overdose last year, which prompted her to seek help and get sober. The Mob Wives alum was arrested in January 2022 on suspicion of DUI after a car crash, but she later claimed that no substances were involved.

In fact, Graziano has been refreshingly honest about her past struggles with self-medication as a coping mechanism for the traumas she's faced, including the death of her father and the collapse of her marriage to mobster Hector 'Junior' Pagan. However, now that she's on the path to recovery, Graziano says she was "never addicted" but used substances as a way to escape – albeit with devastating consequences.

But Mounjaro seems to have been just what the doctor ordered for Graziano, and her Instagram followers are obsessed with her progress. In May, she posted about how she'd reached a significant milestone in her weight loss journey, gushing about how proud she was of herself for staying on track.

Graziano wore her jet black locks down and parted and accessorized with hoop earrings, adding an element of upscale glamour to her slimmed-down look

Graziano's also given credit to her therapist, supplements, and (of course) Mounjaro shots for helping her achieve her goals. And as if that weren't enough, the reality TV star even spilled some tea about her beauty routine – confessing to using "a little Botox" and "touch of lip filler" to keep herself looking radiant.

But what's most remarkable about Graziano's story is how it serves as a testament to her resilience and determination. Despite facing so many setbacks in the past, she's refused to give up on herself – and it shows in every single post about her weight loss journey on Instagram.

"I truly was so sick and tired of my life and my inability to lose weight," Graziano wrote on The Scholarly Note. "THAT NEVER HAPPENED. I felt like I was constantly falling short – of how I 'should' look, feel, and keep up with what society tells us is acceptable."

Mob Wives star Renee Graziano has revealed the incredible results she achieved after using the popular Hollywood weight loss medication Mounjaro; pictured in 2018

But Graziano's message of hope and encouragement to her fans is clear: it doesn't matter where you come from or what obstacles you face – if you set your mind to something, you can achieve it.

Graziano told The Scholarly Note that she hopes her journey will inspire others to take control of their own lives and strive for a healthier, happier version of themselves. And judging by the sheer number of fans who've reached out to congratulate her on her progress, it's safe to say that Renee Graziano is more than just a reality TV star – she's an icon.

The likes of Meghan Trainor and Whoopi Goldberg have all publicly credited Mounjaro with their own weight loss success stories. And now, Graziano has joined the ranks as one of the most high-profile users of the medication.

Renee, who is pictured in 2017, wrote that she was 'truly was so sick and tired of my life and my inability to lose weight so I thought I’d eat until I felt better'

Graziano dished to The Scholarly Note about what she hopes people take away from her journey – a message that's both empowering and humbling. "I want everyone to know if I can do it, you can do it!" she exclaimed. "It's all possible!"

So here's to Renee Graziano: may her story serve as a beacon of hope for anyone who's ever felt like they're struggling to reach their goals – especially when it comes to their health and well-being.

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The 55-year-old has been posting up a storm to her Instagram page, proudly displaying her slimmed-down figure in swimwear and fitted clothing

The Scholarly Note

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