
RHONJ's Ashlee Holmes Opens Up On 40-Pound Weight Gain
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Ashlee Holmes Opens Up About Health Struggles and 40-Pound Weight Gain
Influencer Ashlee Holmes Returns to Social Media, Shares Candid Health Journey Popular lifestyle and beauty influencer Ashlee Holmes has made a heartfelt return to social media, openly sharing her recent health struggles and significant weight gain. In a candid video posted on June 23, 2025, Holmes revealed she has gained approximately 40 pounds since December due to ongoing health issues and personal stressors. "Due to some health issues that I’m still navigating, in addition to some personal stressors, I have gained roughly 40lbs since December — and even more over the last year," Holmes stated in her accompanying description. She admitted this has caused her to become reclusive and battle mild depression. Holmes expressed profound gratitude for her support system, including her family, close friends, and fellow influencers who advocate for body positivity. "I’m also thankful for certain influencers that have been championing loving your body in every stage on their social media platforms," she wrote, acknowledging figures like Victoria Garrick Browne and Sarah Nicole. Her video, set to an empowering audio, shows Holmes confidently presenting her current body, signaling her renewed comfort in sharing her life online. "I finally feel a level of safety and confidence for me to return to social media the way I used to be able to show up for you guys without fear of criticism," she added, inviting her followers to join her on her journey to health from the inside out.
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Ashlee Holmes Opens Up About Health Struggles and 40-Pound Weight Gain