Weight loss journey turns Ellie Jeffries into Margot Robbie lookalike

Ellie Jeffries, 26, lost 12 stone after undergoing a two‑stage weight‑loss journey with her husband, Ryan, dropping from 23 stone to 11 stone. The couple spent about £20,000 on gastric sleeve surgery and skin removal in Turkey, and a TikTok video trend about celebrity lookalikes has linked Jeffries to Margot Robbie.

Ellie’s transformation began with a gastric sleeve in Turkey, following years of disordered eating that left her weighing 23 stone. The couple shed 24 stone between them, with Ellie at 11 stone and Ryan dropping from 26 stone to about 14 stone 5lbs. Ellie had 15lbs of loose skin removed from her stomach, plus a breast uplift and reduction, an armpit lift, a back lift and liposuction to refine her silhouette.

The lookalike post on TikTok drew widespread attention, racking up more than 290,000 likes as viewers commented on the resemblance. Some wrote that she could be Margot Robbie’s sister, while others said the transformation was stunning or proof of a well-executed weight loss journey.

Ellie described the process as a turning point not just for her appearance but for her relationship with food. 'Having the surgeries done together meant that we could really support each other. We encouraged each other throughout our recovery, and it felt nice to do the final part of the transformation together,' she said. The couple also noted that they track their calories daily and work hard to maintain their weight and stay healthy.

The NHS offers weight-loss surgery for those with a BMI of 40 or more, or BMI over 35 with other conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, and this year approved a new obesity medication, Mounjaro, for certain patients. However, officials have acknowledged that funding gaps mean not everyone who is eligible receives treatment.

Looking ahead, the Jeffrieses say they are focused on a healthier future together. 'We put buying a house on hold because, by this point, we were desperate to lose weight. Everything we had saved needed to be used to save our lives,' Ellie said. 'The surgery was the beginning of a journey we continue every day.'