15 Celebrities Who Admitted Ozempic Sparked Their Weight Loss

In a world where the spotlight often shines on the latest health and wellness trends, it's not uncommon for celebrities to share their journeys toward a healthier lifestyle. One medication that has recently caught the attention of the Hollywood elite and the general public is Ozempic. What's intriguing is the revelation that some celebrities who admitted to using Ozempic have accepted it openly and also revealed that it was not for its intended diabetic benefits but as an unexpected ally in their quest for weight loss. 

  

Executive Summary

Ozempic is a medication which is mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes. However, due to its effects on promoting weight loss, it has become extremely popular with celebrities.

Celebrities like Elon Musk, Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, Roxy Jacenko, Tracy Morgan, Gracie McGraw, Michael Rubin have admitted using ozempic. However, there are celebs like Khloe Kardashian, Julia Fox, Kylie Richards who have denied using ozempic as well.

 

 

We cover in detail what is Ozempic, celebrities on ozempic, before and after images of celebs who have used Ozempic and stars who have denied using Ozempic.

  

 

What is Ozempic?

Ozempic is a brand name for semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which help lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin release and reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. Ozempic is typically used as a once-weekly injection.

  

 

The Reason behind Celebrities taking Ozempic

Ozempic works by mimicking the action of GLP-1. This hormone helps regulate appetite. This can lead to a reduction in food intake, promoting weight loss. Thus, celebrities on Ozempic lose weight by controlling their hunger. 

  

List of Celebrities using Ozempic for Weight Loss

Here is the list of celebrities using Ozempic: 

1. Amy Schumer

In a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Amy Schumer criticized celebrities for lying about taking Ozempic. She admitted to trying the medication a year ago and feeling sick, making it difficult for her to play with her son. Schumer criticized those who lied about taking Ozempic, stating that everyone should stop lying about smaller portions and be honest with people. She also emphasized the importance of being open about her experiences with liposuction and the need, to be honest with others.

2. Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler admitted to accidentally taking Ozempic, a weight loss drug, on the Call Her Daddy podcast. She claimed her anti-ageing doctor gave it out to anyone. After discovering it was intended for people with diabetes, Handler stopped taking it, stating it was irresponsible and not suitable for her. She defended herself as an irresponsible drug user and said she would never take a diabetic drug again.

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3. Golnesa GG Gharachedaghi

Shahs Of Sunset star Golnesa GG Gharachedaghi admitted to taking a weight loss drug in a video on Instagram. She explained that she had to undergo numerous steroid injections last year due to her health issues, causing her to gain weight. Gharachedaghi denied lying about the weight loss shots she was taking, stating that she was taking the generic semaglutide version of the drug. She did not reveal whether Ozempic was the drug she was taking.

 

4. Roxy Jacenko

Roxy Jacenko, a Sydney-based PR and media personality, has shared her experience with Ozempic, a weight loss medication. She gained 15 kilograms while taking Tamoxifen, a hormone therapy for breast cancer, and decided to try Ozempic. However, Ozempic and semaglutide medications are not approved for weight loss in Australia. Jacenko's doctor did not offer her a script for Ozempic, but she found another one successful. Due to the scarcity of the drug in Australia, she spent a fortune on having it brought to Sydney for her use. She admitted to taking an overdose of Ozempic, which led to hospitalization, vomiting, and shaking uncontrollably. Jacenko believes the ramifications of Ozempic are not worth the risks.

5. Tracy Morgan

In an August 2023 "Today" show appearance, Tracy Morgan revealed that he takes Ozempic injections every Thursday to manage his diabetes. Morgan claims that the drug reduces his appetite, and he now only eats half a bag of Doritos.

6. Emily Simpson 

Emily Simpson, who stars on "Real Housewives of Orange County," said on "Jeff Lewis Live" that she began her weight loss journey with Ozempic and then underwent liposuction and a breast reduction. It was difficult for her to feel full and refreshed while caring for her three children, but she discovered that Ozempic helped.

7. Elon Musk

For Elon Musk, Ozempic was helpful. He tweeted about his remarkable weight loss to a regimen that includes intermittent fasting and a strict no-food diet. In addition, he mentioned taking Ozempic/Wegovy so that he can maintain his fitness level.

8. Michael Rubin

In July 2023, Fanatics founder Michael Rubin admitted using Ozempic competitor Mounjaro to lose weight, jokingly mentioning plastic surgery as his next step towards eternal youth.

9. Gracie McGraw

Gracie McGraw, daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has been open about her using Ozempic since being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. She now uses a low dose of Mounjaro for her PCOS and works out. McCraw shared her PCOS struggles in March 2022.

10. Lauren Manzo

Lauren Manzo, daughter of Caroline Manzo, revealed that she used the weight-loss drug Mounjaro, a competitor of Ozempic, to lose 30 pounds after a 50-pound weight loss. She admitted to struggling with her weight since she was 20 and attributed it to her participation in using the Ozempic program during Page Six's "Virtual Reali-Tea" live podcast event in May 2023.

11. Jennifer Fessler

Jennifer Fessler, a newbie in "RHONJ," admitted to using a variation of Ozempic to help her lose weight. She mentioned taking peptides, which she didn't mention being on Ozempic. When Cohen asked about her Ozempic on "WWHL" on March 21, 2023, Fessler replied, "You said it, I didn't. But … whatever works, here I am."

12. Dolores Cantina

Dolores Cantina used Ozempic to slim down before the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" Season 13 reunion taping, admitting to using the supplement to avoid appearing larger than others. When Andy Cohen, on "Watch What Happens Live" on April 4, 2023, asked her about the side effects, she replied, "Just not hungry."

13. Rosie O'Donnell

The comedian, who had gastric sleeve surgery in 2013 and said it "changed her life," recently came clean about her weight loss: she shed fifteen pounds in just a few months after taking the lowest dosage of Mounjaro (tripeptide), the diabetes medication her doctor had given. In a May TikTok video, she assured her admirers she is not hurrying to increase her dosage or speed up her weight loss.

14. Remi Bader

Remi Bader admitted to being on Ozempic before it went viral on TikTok, claiming it was prescribed for her pre-diabetic condition. However, she gained double the weight after stopping Ozempic.

15. Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne, a former reality star, revealed on "The Talk" that she experienced severe nausea and stomach upset after using injectable weight-loss drugs for several months, resulting in a weight loss of 30 pounds in four months. She did not mention the name of the drug used.

  

  

5 Celebrities who denied taking Ozempic

1. Khloe Kardashian

After commenters accused KoKo of using weight loss drugs, she slammed them by saying, "Let's not discredit my years of working out," she replied via Instagram. "I get up five days a week at 6 a.m. to train. Please stop with your assumptions. I guess New Year still means mean people."

If one checks Khloe Kardashian's fitness journey, it is evident that she has worked very hard to lose her weight. her strict diet and workout routine has worked wonderfully well for her.

 

2. Crystal Kung Minkoff

Minkoff openly shared about her eating disorder. Although she had considered taking Ozempic, she said, "But it's not a good place for me, personally, for my recovery."

 

3. Julia Fox

Julia shared that her relationship with Kanye West was quite stressful, due to which she lost some weight, and it was not Ozempic.

 

4. Kylie Richards

Kyle Richards denies using Ozempic to reduce weight, saying she works hard on her diet and body. Richards, who works out for two hours daily, denies using the substance and wants to inspire others.

 

5. Alum Brittany

After sharing a few photos on Instagram in a T-shirt and shorts, people accused her of taking Ozempic. She slammed the rumours of taking Ozempic by replying in the comments that it's only iPhone 0.5 zoom.

  

  

FAQs

  

  

 
Q- Do Kardashians take Ozempic?

The Kardashian-Jenner family has not admitted to using Ozempic.

  

Q- How much weight can you lose in a month on Ozempic?

A study found that weekly semaglutide injections caused weight loss of 15 pounds after three months and 27 pounds after six months or 5 pounds per month.

  

Q- Can a healthy person take Ozempic?

No, Ozempic is specifically prescribed for individuals with type 2 diabetes to help manage their blood sugar levels. It's not intended for use by healthy individuals and could have adverse effects in the absence of diabetes.

  

Q-  What celebrity was on Ozempic?

Many celebrities have admitted to using Ozempic in their weight loss journey. Some are Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, Tracy Morgan, Elon Musk and many more.

  

Q- Did Oprah take Ozempic?

No, Oprah denied taking Ozempic. In a conversation with WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani, Winfrey said she would not take Ozempic and other weight-loss pills since they were an "easy way out".

 

Q- Which influencer gained weight after Ozempic?

Remi Bader claims to have "Gained Double the Weight Back" since she stopped taking ozempic.