Ozempic

'Can't believe Jimmy Kimmel made an open reference to Ozempic in front of all of Hollywood'

[have warned of an increase in “Ozempic face,” premature facial ageing that can result from the weight loss.](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/ozempic-face-before-and-after-photos-b2295506.html) “Can’t believe Jimmy Kimmel made an open reference to Ozempic in front of all of Hollywood,” one person tweeted, while another said: “Not Jimmy Kimmel making fun of the Ozempic craze in Hollywood.” According to another viewer, Kimmel deciding to make an Ozempic joke within the first two minutes of the Academy Awards was “so incredibly perfect”. [ Kimmel then joked about the use of the injectable](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/malala-oscars-harry-styles-chris-pine-joke-b2299522.html) prescription drug to lose weight, with the comedian telling the audience: “Everybody looks so great. [Jimmy Kimmel](/topic/jimmy-kimmel) has [sparked amusement among Oscars ](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-winners-best-picture-latest-news-b2299486.html)viewers [after joking about the rumoured widespread](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/angela-bassett-jamie-lee-curtis-oscar-b2299573.html) use of diabetes drug Ozempic among Hollywood A-listers. [took to the stage to share an opening monologue filled with jokes about everything from Nicole Kidman’s AMC ads to Steven Spielberg.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-watch-time-live-red-carpet-b2299248.html)

Novo Nordisk would, of course, prefer people to take Wegovy, the slightly different version of Ozempic, which both contain the active ingredient semaglutide and ...

Ozempic, the diabetes drug that has become an open weight-loss secret in Hollywood, was the talk of the Oscars this weekend. The chatter began on the eve of ...

Many have said the buzz about the drug reflects the industry’s obsession with thinness.\n\nWhile Ozempic has a sister drug, Wegovy, that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat those with obesity, the pharmaceutical company behind the two drugs said it doesn’t promote or encourage off-label use of its products. When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder ‘Is Ozempic right for me?’” he said.\n\nFew Hollywood figures have openly addressed the rise of Ozempic, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about widespread use in the industry. Ozempic, the diabetes drug that has become an open weight-loss secret in Hollywood, was the talk of the Oscars this weekend.\n\nThe chatter began on the eve of the awards show, with a “Saturday Night Live” cold open featuring cast members Heidi Gardner and Marcello Hernández.

Jimmy Kimmel joked about Ozempic at the Oscars. It's a reminder that we need to actually talk about the way weight loss is discussed in Hollywood.

[Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and the pressure – and shaming – of celebrity women changing their image](https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/celebrities/2021/05/11/billie-eilish-taylor-swift-lizzo-female-stars-face-pressure-shame/5020309001/) [Anti-obesity medications are set to skyrocket this year. "Lots of negative emotions (stem) from looking at celebrities that people say, 'This is the ideal body size.' It's the sense that you just can't measure up and you're just not good enough." [Ozempic](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/10/20/ozempic-weight-loss-wegovy-what-know-diabetes-injections-tiktok/10538361002/) right for me?'" [Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/03/12/jimmy-kimmel-jokes-the-slap-2023-oscars/11427386002/) opened the [2023 Academy Awards](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/03/13/oscars-2023-best-worst-moments/11437287002/) with a joke that represents an uncomfortable and unfortunate reality for many: A new drug that has been found to induce weight loss is sweeping Hollywood and reigniting the idea that "thin is in." And stars like [Adele, Rebel Wilson](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2020/10/06/rebel-wilson-adele-weight-loss-can-we-stop-talking-now/3624266001/) and Mindy Kaling losing weight have sparked massive public interest. Plus, Gillen says, research suggests that being explaining the way in which a celebrity has lost weight wouldn't actually make most people feel better about themselves. It's really going to affect a lot of people across the country and the world. And I think people are just wondering 'what's the secret?' " "People's attention are drawn to celebrities whose body types don't fit this thin ideal and then when they lose weight, people may be more attuned to it," says Meghan Gillen. [Kim Kardashian revealed she rapidly lost 16 pounds](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/06/04/kim-kardashian-rejects-net-gala-criticism/7513086001/) to fit into Marilyn Monroe's dress for the Met Gala last year. But many have worried in the last few months about a regression. Pushes for transparency about Photoshop use and plastic surgery in recent years have helped usher in a new era of body acceptance and positivity, but this return to skinny culture points to remaining cracks in the system. [Elon Musk](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/10/20/ozempic-weight-loss-wegovy-what-know-diabetes-injections-tiktok/10538361002/) and [Chelsea Handler](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/03/11/chelsea-handler-comedy-icon-sxsw-woody-allen-joke/11451985002/) are among the few big names who have admitted to using the drug for weight loss, though Handler said she stopped using it after learning it was intended for those with diabetes.

Ozempic - meant for diabetics - has taken Hollywood by storm after studies revealed the drug could aid with weight loss. Celebrities including Elon Musk and ...

Speaking about the drug, she said: 'I'd say it feels like freedom. I'm in the gym for two hours. She said: 'There's a clear moral issue here. I was even offered a black-market freebie by someone with "extra shots at home". Handler responded that she also felt nauseous, but that it was probably down to her jetlag. He also admitted to suffering a side effect from the drug. I gained double the weight back after'. A Twitter user asked: 'Does it give you those nasty burps? She lost some weight on the drug but said that when she came off it she regained twice the weight that she had lost. Many other famous faces who have looked svelte recently are rumored to have used them. It's for heavy people.' and those who claimed they have not: