Why are we obsessed with which celebs are on weight loss drugs, and why does it matter?

Ed Milner | Last update: 20th May 2025

TL;DR:

• Celebrity weight loss triggers intense speculation around drugs like Ozempic / Wegovy and Mounjaro 
• There’s public shame around using weight loss drugs, but is that fair? 
• If a celeb needs medical help to reach a healthy weight, why is it seen as “cheating”? 
• SlimrChat believes in using these tools responsibly to build healthier lives, not just shrink bodies 
• Abusing weight loss drugs is one thing, but real users should be supported, not shamed 

The celebrity Ozempic obsession

From red carpets to reality TV, the question hangs in the air: “Are they on Ozempic?” Recent headlines have speculated about everyone from Kim Kardashian to Sharon Osbourne and Oprah Winfrey. Some have admitted using weight loss drugs. Others have stayed quiet, but the online chatter rarely stops.

The internet seems desperate to out who’s on Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic. But what’s the real issue here? Is it the drug use itself – or the discomfort society still has with how people lose weight?

🔗 See which celebrities have spoken about weight loss drugs

Weight loss drugs aren’t ‘cheating’ – they’re medicine

Here’s a truth that often gets lost in the noise: GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic were developed as real medical treatments. They help people who meet medical criteria for obesity or type 2 diabetes – not people chasing a dress size.

So when a celebrity fits that profile – someone who has struggled with weight, with health, and maybe even self-image – what’s the problem with them getting help?

We don’t shame people for taking antidepressants, using insulin, or getting IVF. So why do we single out weight loss drugs as some kind of moral failure?

SlimrChat believes in using every tool available to support people towards better health, and these drugs work.

Pressure, perfection, and the double standard

Women especially face brutal pressure to conform to narrow beauty ideals. The second they gain weight, the tabloids tear them down. If they lose it, they’re accused of cheating. It’s a no-win situation.

“There’s this idea that unless you suffer for your weight loss, you don’t deserve it,” says a BBC analysis on celebrity body scrutiny. “Especially if you’re a woman.” 🔗 BBC report

Let’s be honest: that’s toxic. And it’s one of the reasons people using weight loss drugs, even for genuine medical reasons, often feel ashamed or secretive.

Celebrities can change the narrative

When stars do speak openly, it matters. It shows that weight loss drugs aren’t just for people chasing thinness, they’re for people who’ve suffered and want to change. Oprah recently said she felt shame about taking weight loss medication. She shouldn’t have. And neither should anyone else.

We need more people, including celebrities, to say:
🗣️ “Yes, I’ve struggled with my weight.”
🗣️ “Yes, I got medical help.”
🗣️ “Yes, I’m working hard to build a healthier life.”

That’s not shameful. That’s brave.

What SlimrChat stands for

At SlimrChat, we’re not about crash diets or chasing size zeros. We’re about helping people get healthier, feel better, and finally feel in control.

We support the use of weight loss drugs for people who medically qualify, because we know how hard that battle can be. But we also believe:

✅ They’re not a quick fix
✅ They work best alongside lifestyle changes
✅ You shouldn’t feel bad for using them

Because real change still takes effort, motivation and courage.

🔗 Read: Tips to help you deal with negative comments about using weight-loss drugs

The bottom line: Support, not shame

Abusing these drugs for aesthetics alone? That’s a problem. But using them to reclaim your health and confidence? That should be applauded, not judged.

So next time someone speculates about which celeb is on Ozempic, maybe flip the script. Instead of shaming them, ask: Why do we still feel so uncomfortable with people getting real help for weight loss?