Lainey Wilson’s New Look Stuns ‘Yellowstone’ Fans After 70lb Loss

Country music star Lainey Wilson is turning heads with her latest look, and “Yellowstone” fans can’t get enough.

Lainey Wilson has partnered with Wrangler for a collection that blends her signature Western flair with the brand’s classic style.

The country star and actress recently shared a series of stunning images on Instagram, modeling her new Wrangler spring collection, and fans were quick to praise her transformation.

“Wow, you are one talented lady! Thanks for the amazing songs and wow, just wow at how incredible you look!” one follower gushed in the comments, while another called her a “supermodel.”

Promoting the launch, she captioned her post, “Get decked out for the #WhirlwindWorldTour with my @wrangler spring collection.” Wrangler’s official page added, “Introducing the Wrangler x Lainey Wilson spring collection. Blending Lainey’s personal style with Wrangler’s Western heritage, this edit is guaranteed to add country flare to any outfit.”

Wilson’s recent style evolution has been noticeable, particularly since her debut as Abby, the country singer love interest of Ian Bohen’s Ryan, in “Yellowstone” Season 5. While she always rocked a confident, Southern-inspired aesthetic, fans couldn’t help but point out her noticeably slimmer frame in the show’s 5B finale last year.

“She had a major glow-up,” one fan wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Another added, “I barely recognized her. She went from ‘eh’ to ‘OMG’ since the show returned. Wow.”

Reports have circulated that Wilson lost around 70 pounds over the past few years, though that number may be exaggerated. Insiders claim she embraced a healthier lifestyle, working with a personal trainer and incorporating meal prep into her routine. Allegedly, she swapped fast food for lean proteins like grilled chicken, eggs, and yogurt.

During her surprise “Yellowstone” appearance, Wilson’s character, Abby, had an emotional reunion with Ryan, who confessed his mistake in letting her go. He revealed he had left the Dutton Ranch and was ready to be by her side. Abby responded by offering him a job on her tour, hinting at a happy ending for the couple.

Despite her brief return in Season 5B, Wilson admitted that she’d be “shocked” if Taylor Sheridan brought her back for Yellowstone’s final episodes.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the “CMT Music Awards” in April, she said, “I’ll be honest with you. I’d be shocked. And I think how (series creator) Taylor Sheridan writes his stories, and he just has a beautiful way of bringing things back and letting things go, I’ll be shocked. So, we’ll see what happens.”

While “Yellowstone” fans wait to see if Wilson’s character will return, the singer-songwriter has plenty to celebrate.

Beyond her fashion collaborations, Wilson is engaged to former professional football quarterback Devlin Hodges. The couple, who have been together for four years, made a splash at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, where they wore matching black cowboy hats on the red carpet.

Wilson has cemented herself as a powerhouse in the country music industry, with hit songs like “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Hang Tight Honey,” and “Out of Oklahoma.” She’s racked up an impressive collection of awards, including seven Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, six Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, and a Grammy.

With a skyrocketing career, a wedding on the horizon, and a head-turning new look, Wilson is proving that she’s just getting started.

Variety is bringing its prestigious Power of Women event to Nashville for the first time, and some of country music’s biggest stars are set to be honored. Lainey Wilson, Kelsea BalleriniReba McEntire, and Mickey Guyton will receive recognition at the star-studded celebration on May 1.

Sheryl Crow will host the event, while actress and activist Ashley Judd is set to introduce “The Judd Family: Truth Be Told,” an upcoming four-part documentary that delves into the complex relationship between the late Naomi Judd and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna.

The docuseries is set to premiere on Lifetime on May 10.