Several well-known figures over the age of 50 have openly said that they have used GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro to lose weight.
The drugs suppress appetite and can lead to rapid weight loss, which has made them particularly popular among older celebrities.
Here are a number of public figures who have spoken about their own experiences.
Kathy Bates
Actor Kathy Bates, now in her 70s, has revealed that she used GLP-1 medication to lose the last 20 pounds (about 9 kilograms).
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However, she stresses that most of her weight loss came from hard work. She lost more than 80 pounds (about 36 kilograms) on her own before turning to medication.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg began using the drug Mounjaro after her weight approached 300 pounds (around 136 kilograms).
She has since spoken openly about the decision and has encouraged people not to judge those who choose to use the medication.
Billie Jean King
Tennis legend Billie Jean King has tried Ozempic in smaller doses to help manage binge eating.
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In the podcast Wiser Than Me, she explained that she hoped the medication could quiet the thoughts that led her to overeat.
Billie Jean King’s cautious approach
Although Billie Jean King has experimented with Ozempic, she has no plans to use the medication for rapid weight loss.
She has said that she does not want to become extremely thin because she does not think it looks good.
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne has spoken about some of the negative experiences associated with GLP-1 medication.
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The drug helped her become slimmer, but she has also said that she now finds it difficult to gain weight again and feels too thin, according to The Daily Mail.
Sharon Osbourne does not regret it
Despite the challenges she has experienced with her weight after the treatment, Sharon Osbourne has said that she does not regret her decision to use the medication.
Harvey Fierstein
Broadway star Harvey Fierstein lost around 120 pounds (about 54 kilograms) in his 70s.
He chose a medication similar to Mounjaro, which helped him change his eating habits.
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Harvey Fierstein changed his eating habits
Harvey Fierstein has explained that the medication made it possible for him to eat in a more balanced way.
He no longer feels as though he is dieting when he eats with friends.
Vanessa Williams
Singer and model Vanessa Williams found that menopause made it difficult to lose weight, even though she exercised.
She therefore began using Mounjaro, which she has described as a major help.
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Fat Joe
Rapper Fat Joe has lost around 200 pounds (about 91 kilograms) after using Ozempic combined with lifestyle changes.
Among other things, he has tried to eat foods with as few carbohydrates as possible.
Tori Spelling
Actor Tori Spelling first tried Ozempic without success but later switched to Mounjaro. The medication helped her reach her desired weight.
Tori Spelling stopped again
After reaching her target weight, Tori Spelling decided to stop using the medication.
She explained in the podcast misSpelling that she did not want to become thinner than her ideal.
Tracy Morgan
Comedian Tracy Morgan has also used Ozempic and said that the medication significantly reduced his appetite.
He has said that he was pleased with the effect of the treatment.
Sources: Health Digest, Wiser Than Me, The Daily Mail, and misSpelling.