Ozempic Admissions โand โฃDenials: A Growing List of Celebritiesโข Weigh In
Hollywood, CA – The debate surrounding the weight-loss drug Ozempic continues to intensify as more celebrities address speculation about their usage, revealing aโค pattern of both admissions and staunchโ denials. Originally intended for managing type 2 diabetes, Ozempic andโค similar drugs like Wegovy have gained notoriety for their dramatic weight-lossโ effects, โฃsparking ethical concerns and fueling a broader conversation about bodyโ imageโฃ and health standards in the entertainment industry. The increasing clarity – or lack thereof – from public figures is shaping public perception and raising questions about the accessibility โand potential consequences of these medications.
The surge โin Ozempic’s popularity has promptedโ scrutiny of celebrity โtransformations, leading to direct โขquestions about โwhether โขthe results were achievedโข through the drug. While some have openly acknowledged using it, others have vehemently denied it, often facing skepticism. This growing list of admissions and denials highlights theโ complex pressures faced by those in the public eye and the evolving landscape of weight management. Here’s โขa breakdown of ten celebrities who โฃhave admitted to using Ozempic or similar drugs, and nine who have flatly denied it:
Admittedโ to Using Ozempic/Similar โฃDrugs:
- Oprah Winfrey: In December 2023, Winfrey โrevealed she had been โขusingโ weight-loss medication, confirming reports that she was using Ozempic. “The point is that it’s not about the โweight, it’s about the health,” she stated, adding that the drug had helped โher shift her mindset around food.
- Amy Schumer: The comedian publicly discussed usingโฃ Ozempic in January 2024, acknowledging sheโ tried it but stopped due to theโฃ unpleasant side effects. “I tried it, and I didn’t like it. I was feeling really sick,” she said on a podcast.
- Chelsea Handler: handler admitted โto using ozempic in May 2023, stating she didn’t feel guilty about it. “It’s justโฆlike, I haveโฃ a doctor, and he said, ‘You’re pre-diabetic, you should try this,'” she explained.
- Melissa McCarthy: McCarthy revealed in September โ2023 that she had used Wegovy, a similarโ drug to Ozempic, as part of her weight-loss journey. “It’s been a really great tool,” she shared.
- Sherri Shepherd: The โคtalk show host confirmed in โJanuary 2024 that she was prescribed Ozempic by her doctor. “I’m on Ozempic now because my doctor โsaid I needed to be,”โข Shepherd stated.
- Tracy Morgan: Morgan disclosed in June 2023 that he had been using a weight-loss drug, though he didn’t specificallyโข name Ozempic. He โขdescribed it as a “lifesaver.”
- Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi: The Shahs of Sunset star openly discussed โher Ozempic useโฃ on social media, detailing herโค experience and weight loss.
- Dolores Catania: The real housewives of New Jersey star admitted to โusing a weight-loss injection, believed to be Ozempic, in 2023.
- Jill Zarin: the Real Housewives of New York City alum confirmed her use of Ozempic in 2023, sharing her weightโค loss journey on โคsocial โmedia.
- Khloรฉ Kardashian: While โnot explicitlyโ naming Ozempic, Kardashian admitted to using a โขsimilar medication in a 2023 interview, stating it helped her โฃwithโ cravings.
Denied Usingโ Ozempic/Similar drugs:
- Lizzo: The singer addressed rumors about Ozempic use in April 2023, emphatically denying she had taken the drug.”I’m not taking weight-loss medication,” she stated in a TikTok video.
- remi Bader: The body-positive influencer hasโข repeatedly denied using Ozempic,attributing her weight loss to lifestyle changes and exercise.
- Ashley Graham: The model has โconsistently denied using Ozempic, emphasizing her commitment to natural body positivity.
- Jennifer Aniston: โข Aniston’s representatives have repeatedly denied reports that sheโค uses Ozempic,stating she maintains her physique through diet and exercise.
- Kylie Jenner: Jenner denied using Ozempic in a 2023โ interview, attributing her
