Breast reduction surgery can be a life-altering process; it has the capacity to relieve neck and back discomfort, enhance the fit of clothing, and generally enable women to feel more at ease with their own physiques. While the possibility of regretting a breast reduction exists, the majority of patients tend to be delighted with the outcomes—which might account for why celebrities who have undergone the procedure are frequently inclined to share their experiences with fans and followers. With this in mind, here are nine celebrities who have disclosed their breast reduction surgeries.
Sherri Shepherd
During the summer, the comedian and actress Sherri Shepherd underwent a breast reduction and shared the news during the second season of her talk show. “I desired to know what it would be like to sleep on my stomach,” Shepherd stated in an Instagram Reel, adding that she had been receiving comments regarding the size of her breasts for years.
Nicki Minaj
In an Instagram video promoting her song “Barbie World,” rapper Nicki Minaj deliberately focused the camera on her new, noticeably smaller cleavage and wrote “New boobs, who dis” in the comments. The breast reduction had been long awaited for Minaj. “I'm not going to lie, someone did suggest to me to have my boobs removed, like a female in the industry,” the rapper recalled on an Instagram Live.
Rachel Recchia
After enduring years of back pain and feeling self-aware, the former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia underwent breast reduction surgery and recounted the moments following it in an open letter. “The instant I opened my eyes and got off the table, I knew my life had transformed—for the better,” she said. “My body felt distinct. Lighter. For the first time in over a decade, I no longer had back pain (and I haven't since).”
Ariel Winter
After spending years stooping and meticulously selecting everything from formal gowns to swimsuits, the Modern Family star Ariel Winter underwent a highly publicized breast reduction at the age of 17, changing from a 32F to a 34D. “I did it for myself. I can't even truly express how incredible it feels to genuinely feel right,” Winter said in an interview afterward.
Drew Barrymore
Actress Drew Barrymore, who started her career as a child star in the 1980s, had a breast reduction in 1992 when she was a teenager. “When they are overly large, you become extremely self-conscious. Your back aches. You discover that no matter what you wear, you appear heavy. It's uncomfortable,” she said in an interview several years later.
Kyle Richards
Kyle Richards, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, got a breast reduction last year—only to have Andy Cohen accidentally reveal the news on an episode of Watch What Happens Live. She handled it gracefully, noting: “I said, ‘I want smaller boobs and I don't ever want to wear a bra ever again in my life.’”
Queen Latifah
After a year and a half of contemplation, rapper and actress Queen Latifah chose to have breast reduction surgery in 2003 as a means to alleviate her back and shoulder pain. “My body developed before I was prepared for it—especially when you hadn't quite figured out how to handle these properly,” she recalled in a later interview, gesturing to her chest. “I was an athlete, playing basketball, and I didn't have the appropriate bra. I was bouncing all over the place.” However, she is among the few who have had regrets: Her breasts ended up smaller than she had hoped, with a DD cup instead of DDD.
Stassi Schroeder
Back in 2018, the Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder shared a photo on Instagram of the scars from her breast lift and reduction surgery, which reduced her breasts to a D cup (from DDD). “Tonight's episode showcased a photo of my body halfway through my breast reduction,” Schroeder wrote, crediting board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jimmy S. Firouz. “One of the best decisions I've ever made.”
Doja Cat
Earlier this year, rapper Doja Cat posted about her breast reduction (in addition to liposuction) on X. “I'm four days into recovery right now,” she said, going on to share that she is now a size 32C following the surgery.
