Barbra Streisand’s Compliment: Melissa McCarthy Reacts
Melissa McCarthy at Tuesday night’s ‘Unfrosted’ premiere.
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Barbra Streisand’s Compliment Receives Positive Response
Hollywood actress, Melissa McCarthy, happily responded to the recent compliment she received from the iconic singer, Barbra Streisand. McCarthy, known for her role in the movie “Unfrosted,” took the opportunity to express her gratitude. The exchange between McCarthy and Streisand quickly caught the attention of fans and social media users, and McCarthy’s response garnered wide appreciation.
McCarthy’s Response to Streisand’s Compliment
In a video posted on social media, McCarthy held up a copy of the magazine titled “Barbra: Celebrating an Icon” and expressed her excitement. She mentioned that the fact that Streisand acknowledged her existence and complimented her appearance made her feel like a winner. McCarthy’s video was captioned as “[Streisand] fan club members only!!!”
Streisand’s Compliment and Explanation
The interaction began when Streisand commented on McCarthy’s Instagram post featuring a photo of McCarthy with director Adam Shankman at a recent event. Streisand’s comment, which was later deleted, asked McCarthy if she had used Ozempic. In response to the controversy sparked by her comment, Streisand clarified that her intention was to praise McCarthy’s looks and admitted to forgetting the widespread reach of her words.
About Ozempic and McCarthy’s Health
Ozempic, a prescription diabetes medication, has gained popularity as a weight-loss drug in Hollywood. It has become a favored option for rapid weight loss among some celebrities. Although McCarthy has previously spoken about her health, she has not publicly discussed her use of Ozempic or any other weight-loss medication.
McCarthy and Streisand’s Connection
McCarthy and Streisand previously collaborated on Streisand’s album “Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway,” where they performed a duet of “Anything You Can Do.” McCarthy’s upcoming project includes starring in Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tarts origin movie, “Unfrosted,” which will be released on Netflix this Friday.
