Bella Thorne recently expressed her frustration with the widespread use of Ozempic, a weight loss medication, and how it has negatively impacted her body image. The 26-year-old actress, known for her role in “Shake It Up,” shared her thoughts in a candid video on her Instagram Story on July 20.
“I haven’t been feeling good about my body for a while, especially with everybody on Ozempic,” Bella said.
“It’s setting all these crazy beauty standards that nobody can keep up with unless you’re on Ozempic. I’ve been swimming every day, sweating out everything possible, and walking everywhere!”
In the video, Bella posed in a blue bikini, expressing relief at finally feeling good about herself before flipping the middle finger to the camera. “So, Ozempic, you can f*** off,” she declared.
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Bella, who is engaged to music producer Mark Emms, joins a growing list of celebrities speaking out about the health fad that’s sweeping Hollywood and beyond. Many have turned to type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic as a method for weight loss, sparking a divided discourse among stars.
Opinions on Ozempic are split. Some celebrities praise its effectiveness, while others criticize its side effects and the unrealistic beauty standards it promotes. This controversy has even reached the Real Housewives universe, where different Bravolebrities have shared their varied experiences with weight loss drugs.
Jennifer Aydin from the Real Housewives of New Jersey praised Mounjaro, a similar medication, during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on July 14. “I love being this weight, I love it! I have so much energy if you couldn’t tell,” she said enthusiastically.
In contrast, her co-star Jennifer Fessler revealed in December that a similar drug left her with an impacted bowel, highlighting the potential risks associated with these medications.
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Kandi Burruss from the Real Housewives of Atlanta shared her own experience with Ozempic on PageSix’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast on June 25. “Last year, I tried it,” Kandi explained.
“I saw so many people who were trying it and losing weight, so I thought, ‘Okay, I’m going to try this.’ But I didn’t lose any weight.”
Kandi’s experience with the drug was perplexing even to her doctor. “My doctor was like, ‘I don’t know what the problem is, I’m not seeing this in other people,’” she recalled. The lack of results left Kandi feeling depressed.
“When you see it worked for other people and it doesn’t work for you, it makes you feel like, ‘What is wrong with me? Why is it not working for me?’”
Bella’s outspoken stance against Ozempic adds to the ongoing conversation about the pressures and expectations surrounding body image in the public eye.
As more celebrities share their experiences with weight loss medications, the debate continues, shedding light on the broader implications of these trends on mental and physical health.
Check out the other stars who have weighed in on Ozempic, stay tuned.
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