'Leave her alone': Fans defend 1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton after photo sparks debate (2024)

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'Leave her alone': Fans defend 1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton after photo sparks debate (1)

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By Lauren Attard

Amy and Tammy Slaton became household names after finding fame on their TV series 1000-Lb Sisters.

But unlike many reality stars Amy and Tammy were never looking for fame – instead, the Kentucky-born siblings were looking to turn their lives around.

At the start of their journey in 2020 the sisters had a combined total weight of a little over 1000 pounds (453.5kg).

Stream episodes of 1000-Lb Sisters for free on 9Now.

Over the span of the series, fans have watched Amy and Tammy's struggles and triumphs as they embarked on a mammoth weight loss journey. You can watch Seasons 1, 2 and 3 of 1000-Lb Sisters on 9Now.

From small personal wins to huge milestones like marriages and births, viewers have been along for the ride as the sisters tackle life, love and everything in between.

Off-screen, Amy and Tammy are still busy keeping their massive social media following up-to-date and there's been some big changes in their lives – including hitting some major weight loss goals.

Scroll through to see what the sisters have been up to.

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'Leave her alone': Fans defend 1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton after photo sparks debate (3)

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Tammy Slaton

In the early seasons of 1000-Lb Sisters, Tammy struggled to reachher weight loss goals.

At her heaviest she reached 725 pounds (328 kgs) and at the end of 2022 she was made to wear a trach tube to help her breathe following a scary medical incident.

After admitting she was knocking on death's door, Tammy turned things around for good and checked into a food addiction rehabilitation facility. These days she's feeling healthier and happier.

Scroll through to see Tammy's transformation and what she's been up to in recent months.

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Fans rush to Tammy's defence

Since her amazing 500 lbs (226kgs) weight loss transformation, Tammy has no doubt acquired a huge community of supporters.

Many of whom rushed to Tammy's defence after the reality star shared her unique coffee order to her 795,000 Instagram fans.

"French vanilla, instant coffee and drizzle a caramel sauce, about 15g of caramel protein shake and 20g of protein, coffee about five shots of French vanilla, sugar-free flavouring," she captioned a candid coffee snap in September 2024.

This was topped with: "About five shots of brown sugar and cinnamon sugar-free flavouring."

While online critics had a lot to say about her coffee order, the majority of Tammy's fans had nothing but support.

"People need to stop with the 'watch the sugar'... She just posted her coffee drink because she enjoys it. Enjoy your life and don't listen to the unsolicited advice!" one follower commented.

"She's lost 500 pounds! She is entitled to some coffee. Leave her alone. When you've accomplished something like that then you can speak on it," another defended.

"I love this! You don't have to give up things you love completely... Weight loss is HARD. If you think you can just cut things cold turkey you're wild. Keep it up girl! You're KILLING the game 🙌," another applauded.

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Tammy opens up about her insecurities

After celebrating her amazing 500 lbs (226kgs) weight loss milestone, Tammy recently opened up about the insecurities she faced on her journey.

Speaking candidly in an Instagram video, the 38-year-old admitted she didn't have many friends for a long time.

"My friends were my family, watching my show helped me realise I wasn't good to them, I wasn't a nice person," she reflected.

Tammy said talking openly about her problems was the only way she could get past her "insecurities".

"A big part of growth is realising where you can make changes, and I'm so glad I'm in that phase of my life," she later added.

"It's not always easy, but recognising areas for improvement is the first step toward becoming the best version of yourself.

"Here's to self-reflection, growth, and embracing the journey ahead! 🌟."

Tammy acknowledged she's come so far on her journey and made it clear "there's no turning back".

"Every step forward, no matter how small, is progress," she posted a day later.

"I'm stronger, healthier, and more determined than ever to keep pushing toward my goals. 💪 Remember, setbacks don't define us—they fuel us to keep going."

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Tammy opens up about alcohol struggle and mental health

A week earlier, Tammy took to her social media to talk through another struggle she faced on her journey.

The reality star spoke candidly to her 775,000 followers about her mental health and alcohol struggles.

"I think I was trying to be so focused on losing weight I lost myself. I lost who I was and I turned to alcohol so I was doing damage to myself in two different ways," Tammy said.

She looked back on how she'd changed her life in the four years that have passed. 

"It's not a diet they say, it's a lifestyle change. Which it really is. I had a lot of demons, inner demons that I had to fight and I'm still fighting."

In another video she urged her followers to pay closer attention to their mental health.

"The mental aspect of it all, being depressed and having a food addiction and eating my feelings...there's so many things that can go wrong. Life is scary," she said.

Fans were feeling inspired by Tammy's growth and took to the comment section to express how "proud" they were of her.

"This is the healed Tammy that I've been rooting for!!! So happy to hear how encouraging you are and now can see the light at the end of that long tunnel. You go girl!" one said.

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Tammy marks epic 500lb weight loss milestone

In August 2024, Tammy celebrated a remarkable milestone in her weight loss journey – she's lost an astonishing 500lb (226 kgs)!

She celebrated the achievement with a video alongside her friends and fellow "weight loss warriors".

In the video Tammy walks into the frame revealing her 500 lb weight loss. The group of women then hold hands and raise them in the air as the clip reads, "In total we have lost 2,078 lbs.! Weight loss warriors."

Tammy wrote to her friends, thanking them for their support. 

"Truly absolutely amazing ladies and I'm happy to call y'all all my friends," she said.

"I'm so proud of each and every one of y'all. Not only are you beautiful on the inside but you're gorgeous on the outside. Never forget."

Fans and friends rallied around Tammy in the comment section to congratulate her.

"This is so inspirational, all of you! But Tammy! You take the cake!! So happy for you young woman💕" one commented.

"I'm crying 😭 so damn proud of you Tammy! YOU DID THAT GIRL! YOU DID THAT," another said.

From the next slide, we'll take a look at some of Tammy's milestone moments across the years...

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Tammy Slaton gets married

In 2022, while in a food addiction rehabilitation centre, Tammy met Caleb Willingham who had also embarked on a weightloss journey of his own.

The pair were engaged in October of that year and were married in November 2022.

It was reported they split after five months of marriage, but there was never any official confirmation.

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Tammy Slaton's husband passes away

Sadly, Caleb Willingham passed away on June 30, 2023.

Tammy confirmed the news by posting a sweet tribute to Caleb on social media.

"Rip sweet angel you will forever be missed and loved so much thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness ❤️❤️," she wrote.

Tammy revealed she was at home in Kentucky when she learned about Caleb's death via text from a friend.

She told People in December 2023 he was the "love of her life"

"What's not to love? He really fit in with our family," she said.

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Tammy Slaton's tribute to late husband

In March 2024, Tammy took to social media to share a touching tribute to her husband Caleb Willingham nine months after his death.

In the video, a tearful Tammy watched back a montage of her and Caleb's journey together including clips of their wedding day.

Tammy struggled to hold back tears and mouthed the words, "You are safe now".

Tammy wore a treble clef pendant necklace that she had created out of Caleb's ashes. In the video she kissed the pendant and clutched it in her hands. 

In a previous video, Tammy shared that she keeps a part of her late husband with her at all time by wearing the necklace and his wedding ring alongside her own. 

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Tammy Slaton unveils 'new look'

While weight loss has been the main focus of Tammy's transformation she's also been experimenting with new looks.

The star has lost around 440 pounds (200kgs) and in August 2024 took to TikTok to unveil her sassy "new hair cut".

Tammy revealed a fresh 'do with a straight fringe and tousled waves in the back.

Fans rushed to the comment section to compliment Tammy,

"Looking so great Tammy, keep it up girl 💪🏻💜," one wrote.

"You look beautiful Tammy! You are an inspiration ♥️xx," another said.

While a third commented, "Oh my gosh! LOVE IT!! It suits you so well."

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Tammy Slaton's dramatic transformation

Tammy told People Magazine while the changes in her life may seem small to many they are huge to her.

"Just being able to walk without a walker or be pushed in a wheelchair, and no oxygen. I don't even sleep with it at night anymore," she beamed.

Tammy recently celebrated being able to fit into the front seat of a car and buckle the belt without using an extender.

A small thing but a huge win for Tammy!

Fans are stunned by both Tammy and Amy's transformation.

"I'm so proud of both of you. Keep being strong and amazing. You are wonderful ladies," one follower wrote. 

"Tammy!!! Look at you! So proud of you! Looking snatched," another said.

While a third commented: "YESSS MY QUEEN YOU ARE DOING AMAZING!! Welcome to your new life!! 🔥🔥🔥."

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Tammy's plea to fans after she was hacked

In May 2024, Tammy took to her sister Amy's TikTok account after her own was hacked into.

"Hey y'all I'm on Amy's account because I've gotten hacked," Tammy began in the video message.

"If everybody could please help me report that account I'd really appreciate it."

Tammy has a major social media following with 765,000 fans on Instagram and 1.4 million on TikTok (before she was hacked).

Some of those fans reached out to Tammy in the comment section of the video she posted.

"Oh no! That's horrible, I'm sorry that happened 😭," one wrote.

While another said: "We got you girl! Just went and reported them! ❤️."

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Tammy Slaton hits back at dating rumours

In April 2024, Tammy appeared to be having the time of her life as she enjoyed a swimming session with her close pal Haley Michelle.

Fans loved the look, and some asked Tammy if she and Hayley were more than friends after she opened up about her sexuality earlier this year.

"Are you dating?" one fan asked, to which Tammy responded: "Just best friends."

Tammy also shared a sweet tribute to her bestie, which you can see on the next slide.

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Tammy Slaton pays tribute to her best pal

Tammy shared this sweet post with Hayley, which she captioned: "Spiritual Sisters, our powerful connection we don't have to explain anything to anyone. You are my Best Friend 💙."

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Tammy Slaton stuns 1.4 million fans

We love seeing Tammy's confidence grow as her weight-loss journey continues!

In April 2024, Tammy impressed her fans with a new full-body mirror selfie that received 1.4 million TikTok likes!

Considering she has 1.4 million followers on the social sharing platform, you could say the post has reached every single fan.

The star hyped herself up in the video wearing a long black tee and khaki pants. "#ootd (Outfit of the Day)," she captioned it.

Over a hundred fans cheered Tammy on in the comments section.

"YES MA'AM GET IT TAMMY!!!!!!!!!" wrote one excited follower.

"Dang! Looking good," said another.

"Okay Tammy you go girlyyy😝," hyped a third, while a fourth added: "Wow you look great!"

Tammy has lost around 440 pounds (200kgs), and it's clear her fans are proud!

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Tammy Slaton makes fans 'proud'

Tammy was having a 'me' moment when she shared some fun selfie videos in February 2024, and we love her for it.

The reality star took to TikTok to share a short clip of herself playing with filters, and it's hard not to miss her incredible transformation.

Wearing a red top and glasses, Tammy smiled at the camera and even shared a video saying 'Hi' to fans.

Earlier she shared a standing mirror selfie rocking a sweet smile, a pair of jeans and a camo-print top.

Tammy, who has lost around 440 pounds (200kgs), was certainly feeling confident and fans could see that too!

"I'm so proud of you mama 🥰" commented on fan on the left photo.

"Get ittttt Tam Tam," said another, while a third wrote: "Amazing, you look great!!!" 

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Tammy Slaton shows off her progress

Fans went wild over a recent photo posted by Tammy showing off her incredible weight loss.

The reality star, who has lost around 440 pounds (200kgs), posed side-by-side with her friend and social media influencer Haley Michelle.

Tammy's 724,000 Instagram followers were stoked to see such amazing progress.

"Not only is Tammy slaying & taking her weight loss serious. But her attitude has done a 180. Keep going u got this," one fan commented.

Another said, "C'mon Queen!!!!! You look fantastic!! ❤️😍."

The post came following news that Tammy is hoping prioritise a new career in plus-size modelling.

"Tammy wants to represent people in her community who have been through what she has been through," the U.S. Sun reported.

We can't wait to see what's next for Tammy.

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Tammy experiences her first plane ride

Tammy was on cloud nine after celebrating another big win in her transformation journey.

In January 2024, she experienced her very first plane ride!

The reality star, was seen documenting the milestone in a teaser for an upcoming episode of 1000-lb Sisters.

"Getting on a plane, I'm shaking," Tammy confessed in the E! News video.

The reality star revealed that she bought both seats beside her, and was surprised when she "comfortably" fit in just one seat.

"And honestly, I wasn't sure if the seatbelt was gonna fit around me. So I tried, and it does fit," she beamed.

It was a momentary celebration, as Tammy was quite "nervous" for the plane to take off.

"I was cool until we actually started lifting off," she explained in the trailer. "My family forgot to mention some stuff about the plane ride."

She was referring to the "really bad" turbulence they experienced, which would be a surprise to any first-time flier.

Soon, Tammy was able to calm her nerves.

"Once I was able to compare to things I've already done, like riding in a car or going over train tracks, I was golden," she revealed.

"It's pretty cool being able to share a victory with my family."

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Tammy shares a 'confident' selfie

In January 2024, Tammy shared a fun fashion moment with fans on her TikTok.

In the video, she tested out poses for a mirror selfie, wearing jeans, black and white slippers and a tie-dye shirt that fans couldn't get enough of.

She posted the video to Australian band Ocean Alley's hit song 'Confidence'.

"You look amazing!! I love that shirt," commented one follower, while another wrote: "Looking great Tammy!"

In a separate post, Tammy shared another video a fan had sent her.

In the clip the fan said: "I'm still over here rooting for you my girl, keep doing you, keep being beautiful, keep being strong, we love you."

"So proud of you!" wrote another.

The video came a day after Tammy opened up about her sexuality, which you can read about on the next slide...

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Tammy Slaton opens up about her sexuality

In the same month, Tammy opened up about her sexuality in a post shared to TikTok.

She responded to a fan who asked if she was trans, after she shared a video using emojis for the Pride flag and transgender flag in her caption.

"No, I'm not trans. I'm just a supporter of everybody," she explained. "I was saying I was pansexual but I kinda stopped messing with guys after my husband passed. So, I'm like a lesbian."

She continued: "I was just showing support. I'm not a hater. Love is love. Everybody deserves love whether they're gay, straight, trans, pan, bi, nonbinary, whatever. I'm just a lover."

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Tammy Slaton celebrates milestone with a dance

Tammy is on a major high since smashing her weight loss milestones.

And what better way to celebrate than to dance?

The 1000-Lb Sisters star took to her TikTok to share the good vibes as she danced to Pharell Williams' song Happy.

"Me just living my best life lol I'm being stupid. Just wanted to share a laugh with y'all," Tammy captioned the video.

Tammy certainly succeeded in her mission of spreading positivity to her 1.3 million followers.

"This made me smile to see how good you are doing," one commented on the video.

While another wrote, "I am just blown away at your transformation! So good to see you happy and thriving."

But with all the love Tammy received, came a handful of negative comments which Tammy later addressed in a separate video.

Tammy has since thanked her followers for their kind comments recently, but she also addressed some of the criticism she's faced as well.

During an unboxing video, Tammy said she appreciated the "good, bad, all the comments, all the hate."

Tammy even directly addressed the haters, saying: "All the haters out there, they're making fun of me…I pray for you."

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