Wayne Knight Discusses Weight Loss Impact on Career

Wayne Knight, best known for his role as Newman on 'Seinfeld', has revealed that his significant weight loss of 110 pounds has negatively impacted his acting career. During a conversation at LAX, he expressed that it takes time for people to accept him in his new form, stating, 'you can’t sell something that you’re not.' Knight humorously mentioned trying various methods to lose weight, including therapy, drugs, surgery, and even joking about being 'taken by aliens,' though he remains unsure of what ultimately worked. Despite the downturn in his career, he remains hopeful that Hollywood will eventually embrace a 'skinny guy.' His recent roles have shifted towards projects aimed at younger audiences, and he continues to seek new opportunities in the industry.