Breast reduction surgery can be a transformative journey, offering relief from neck and back pain, improving clothing fit, and generally allowing women to feel more comfortable in their own skin. Although there is a chance of regretting the procedure, most patients are generally satisfied with the results—a factor that might explain why many celebrities who have undergone breast reduction are often open about sharing their experiences with fans and followers. With this in mind, here are nine celebrities who have publicly discussed their breast reduction surgeries.
Sherri Shepherd
During the summer, comedian and actress Sherri Shepherd underwent a breast reduction and shared the news during the second season of her talk show. “I wanted to experience what it would be like to sleep on my stomach,” Shepherd stated in an Instagram Reel, noting that she had been receiving comments about the size of her breasts for years.
Nicki Minaj
In an Instagram video promoting her song “Barbie World,” rapper Nicki Minaj intentionally focused the camera on her newly reduced cleavage and commented, “New boobs, who dis.” The breast reduction was a long-awaited decision for Minaj. “I'm not going to lie, someone in the industry suggested I have my boobs removed,” the rapper recalled during an Instagram Live session.
Rachel Recchia
After years of back pain and self-consciousness, former Bachelorette Rachel Recchia underwent breast reduction surgery and detailed her experience in an open letter. “As soon as I opened my eyes and got off the table, I knew my life had changed—for the better,” she said. “My body felt different. Lighter. For the first time in over a decade, I no longer had back pain (and I haven't since).”
Ariel Winter
After years of stooping and carefully choosing outfits from formal gowns to swimsuits, Modern Family star Ariel Winter underwent a highly publicized breast reduction at the age of 17, transitioning from a 32F to a 34D. “I did it for myself. I can't even express how amazing it feels to truly feel right,” Winter shared in an interview afterward.
Drew Barrymore
Actress Drew Barrymore, who began her career as a child star in the 1980s, had a breast reduction in 1992 when she was a teenager. “When they are too large, you become extremely self-conscious. Your back hurts. You realize that no matter what you wear, you look heavy. It's uncomfortable,” she explained in an interview years later.
Kyle Richards
Kyle Richards, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, had 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, saying: “I said, ‘I want smaller boobs and I don't ever want to wear a bra again in my life.’”
Queen Latifah
After a year and a half of contemplation, rapper and actress Queen Latifah opted for breast reduction surgery in 2003 to alleviate her back and shoulder pain. “My body developed before I was ready for it—especially when I 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 right 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
In 2018, 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 featured 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 (along with liposuction) on X. “I'm four days into recovery right now,” she said, adding that she is now a size 32C following the surgery.
