Weight loss has always been a big deal in Hollywood, and paparazzi manage to keep track of everyone’s fat loss journey, keeping a close eye on their progress. If someone’s dropping weight in Hollywood, the world wants to know what they’re doing. Usually, it doesn’t take long before they spill the beans in an interview.
Many weight loss systems gained popularity in Hollywood thanks to celebrities coming out with their protocols and secrets, but unlike fads of the past, celebrities are now using medication to lose fat. Specifically, medications like Ozempic (Semaglutide) and Zepbound (Tirzepatide). These medications mimic natural hormones in the body that promote feelings of satiety, which helps people stop overeating and feel full longer. However, the benefits go beyond just losing some belly fat.
“Fat loss medications aren’t just about weight loss,” says Dr. Michael Snyder of FuturHealth. “They improve the body’s metabolic patterns and improve how nutrients are processed. When combined with lifestyle changes, Ozempic can create lasting results that many struggle to achieve from willpower alone.”
Celebrities are human, just like everyone else, and many struggle with their weight. The following is a list of celebrities who have discovered the benefits of using medication for weight loss.
- Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is arguably one of the most well-known T.V. celebrities around, and she acknowledged using weight loss medication in 2023. After being shamed for her weight for so long, she got fed up and decided to do something about it. Like many others, Winfrey realized she wasn’t able to engage in the extreme and intense forms of exercise required to lose weight manually, and dieting wasn’t working, so she started taking an unspecified medication.
Prior to taking the medication herself, she had been recommending it to people for a while. Although she once struggled with the idea of weight loss medication being the “easy way out,” she finally realized it was a necessity and has no regrets.
- Elon Musk
When someone Tweeted to ask Elon Musk what his secret is to looking healthy, he responded by saying his secret is fasting and weight loss medication. It’s surprising that Musk would acknowledge taking weight loss medication because most men don’t share such information.
- Amy Schumer
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Amy Schumer said she decided to try weight loss medication. Although it ended up not being right for her, she made a really good point when she said that a lot of people are not being honest about what they’re doing to lose weight in Hollywood. A lot of people are taking Ozempic and Zepbound and telling people they’re simply eating smaller portions to lose weight. Schumer expressed her frustration and said, “Just be real with people.” If more people were upfront about taking medication, it would reduce the stigma of medication being a way to cheat.
- Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg struggled with her weight for a long time, and although she never let anyone’s opinion get to her, she still knew she wanted to drop some fat. She didn’t specify exactly how much weight she lost, but Goldberg told Kelly Clarkson that she had lost the weight equivalent to nearly two people.
- Kelly Clarkson
On one of her talk show episodes, Kelly Clarkson revealed that she takes weight loss medication, but wouldn’t say which one. She said it’s not Ozempic, but that it helps her body break down sugar. Clarkson said her experience has been really good for her, despite her initial concerns due to former health issues with her thyroid.
- Tracy Morgan
In August 2023, Tracy Morgan included a joke about taking Ozempic in his stand-up comedy routine, but he wasn’t joking – he later confirmed it was true.
- Sharon Osbourne
Like many others, Sharon Osbourne struggled with her weight for many years and turned to Ozempic for a short period of time. After losing 42 pounds, she went off the medication, although if she needs to, she will try it again.
- Heather Gay
Heather Gay, a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, told People Magazine that she had been taking Ozempic for a long time. She got moderate results and is happy with her weight.
Weight loss medication is a real solution
For many people, celebrities included, weight loss medication is not just a trend, but a necessary part of their wellness journey. Now that celebrities are opening up about how they’re managing their weight, it may help reduce stigma and encourage more informed discussions about the topic of body image and health.
