Ricki Lake parades 30lb weight loss on red carpet after drastically transforming figure in four months... and she insists it's NOT from Ozempic

Ricki Lake continued to confidently showcase her slimmed down frame while attending the 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards in L.A. on Sunday. 

The Hairspray actress, 55 - who recently unveiled her incredible 30lb weight loss transformation in just four months - also reunited with Cry-Baby co-star Mink Stole as well as director John Waters at the event. 

She also notably denied taking Ozempic late last month and expressed that both she and husband, Ross Burningham, lost weight 'without relying on a pharmaceutical. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)'

Ricki added they were both not 'pre diabetic' but 'felt like we wanted to at least try and do it on our own.' 

While posing for photos upon arriving to UCLA's Royce Hall, the star flaunted her toned figure in a stylish ensemble. 

Ricki Lake, 55, continued to confidently showcase her slimmed down frame while attending the 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards in L.A. on Sunday

While posing for photos upon arriving to UCLA's Royce Hall, the star flaunted her toned figure in a stylish ensemble

Lake donned a sheer, black top which was tucked into the waist of a leather miniskirt that stopped a few inches above her knees.

Ricki - who was a presenter during the festivities - completed her overall look by slipping into a pair of knee-high, black heeled boots.  

Her short locks were parted to the side, and fell down in light waves to nearly brush the tips of her shoulders. 

Lake's makeup was glammed up, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a smoky shadow around her eyes. 

A light pink blush was added to her cheekbones for a radiant glow, while a glossy nude tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch. 

She accessorized her outfit with a pair of dainty earrings, as well as a glittering bracelet placed on her left wrist. 

While on the red carpet, Ricky crossed paths with fellow actress Mink Stole - who was also dressed for the occasion. 

The pair notably starred together in past projects, including Hairspray (1988) and Cry-Baby (1990). John Waters - who directed both - was also in attendance and paused for a memorable snap with Lake. 

The filmmaker was the recipient of the ACE Golden Eddie award, which 'recognizes an artist for their distinguished achievement in film,' per The Hollywood Reporter. 

Later during the ceremony, Ricki and Mink were spotted speaking on stage together as they helped present one of the awards.  

Lake donned a sheer, black top which was tucked into the waist of a leather miniskirt that stopped a few inches above her knees

Her short locks were parted to the side, and fell down in light waves to nearly brush the tips of her shoulders

Lake's makeup was glammed up, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a smoky shadow around her eyes

While on the red carpet, Ricky crossed paths with fellow actress Mink Stole - who was also dressed for the occasion

The annual event notably helps recognize 'the best in television and feature film editing,' per the official website. 

Some of the big honors on Sunday went to Oppenheimer for Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical) as well as The Holdovers for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical). 

Ricki's appearance comes not long after she recently unveiled her 30lb weight loss which occurred over the span of four months beginning in October 2023. 

Late last month in February, she took to her main Instagram page to share before and after snaps of her weight loss journey with husband, Ross Burningham.

She also penned to her followers, 'Hi friends. I've been wanting to share with you what I've been up to these last 4 months. On October 26th, 2023 I made a commitment to myself to get healthier.' 

'My husband, Ross joined me in this effort. Together we have each lost 30+ lbs. I really want to share, because we did this without relying on a pharmaceutical. (Not that there is anything wrong with that.)' 

The actress added, 'But neither of us were pre diabetic and both of us felt like we wanted to at least try and do it on our own.'

'Being 55 and in perimenopause, I was a bit worried, that my body would not drop the lbs like it had in the past.' 

Stole and Lake notably starred together in past projects, including Hairspray (1988) and Cry-Baby (1990). John Waters - who directed both - was also in attendance and paused for a memorable snap with Ricki 

Later during the ceremony, Ricki and Mink were spotted speaking on stage together as they helped present one of the awards

John Waters was presented with an award by Kevin Smith

The pair looked ready to embrace

Kevin kept it casual while presenting at the event

The Mall Rats director made an impassioned speech

The denim shorts were a sign the Hollywood heavyweight was keeping it casual

Kevin, the guy behind the cult classic Clerks in '94, has been rocking the filmmaking scene with his quirky humor and sharp dialogue

From Mallrats to Chasing Amy and Dogma, Kevin has built quite a film resume

Ricki's appearance comes not long after she recently unveiled her 30lb weight loss which occurred over the span of four months beginning in October 2023

Late last month in February, she took to her main Instagram page to share before and after snaps of her weight loss journey with husband, Ross Burningham

She also gushed, 'I am so so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong. I will go in depth in another post of what I did exactly, but suffice to say this is the healthiest way I've lost weight in all of my years.' 

In the post, Ricky included a snap with Ross on their 'daily hike' as well as a few before snaps. She also flaunted her slimmer frame in a black sports bra and black leggings to better show off the progress. 

The star additionally shared a screenshot of a graph to show where her weight was before the journey to where she is now. 

And last week, she once again gave her fans a glimpse of her weight loss wearing a red minidress she had worn 17 years earlier for a magazine cover. 

'Then and now. 2007-2024,' Ricki wrote in the caption. 'I held onto this #NormaKamali one-piece for all these years wondering if I would ever be able to wear it again.' 

And last week, she once again gave her fans a glimpse of her weight loss wearing a red minidress she had worn 17 years earlier for a magazine cover

'Then and now. 2007-2024,' Ricki wrote in the caption. 'I held onto this #NormaKamali one-piece for all these years wondering if I would ever be able to wear it again'

Ricki has also been candid about 'struggling in secret with androgenic hair loss' over the decades

Along with portraying the character of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray (1998) and taking on other numerous roles in films, she also hosted her own talk show called Ricki Lake from 1993 through 2004. 

In late 2010, she told Good Morning America following losing 130 pounds that, 'Being fat worked, and I think that was what was confusing for me for a long time in my career.' 

'Through my adolescence and, you know, later teenage years, I got bigger and bigger and bigger. I had the worst, the worst eating habits.' 

Ricki has also been candid about 'struggling in secret with androgenic hair loss' over the decades. In 2019, she notably shaved off her locks and began using Harklinikken treatment to help her hair regrow.