Did Star Jones undergo weight loss surgery a few years ago? She used to weigh over 300 pounds and went on to lose over half her body weight in a relatively short time. She doesn't deny she had the surgery, and she does say she had 'a medical intervention' to help her lose weight but unlike other celebrities such as Al Roker, Carnie Wilson and Randy Jackson, who have publicly discussed their operations, Star Jones has refused to confirm this rumor. A lot of people have derided her for this but her underlying justification seems to be a moral one; that she doesn't want to be a role model for a procedure which carries very high health risks.