Melissa McCarthy Responds to Barbra Streisand’s Ozempic Comment: Setting the Record Straight
June 23, 2024 — Hollywood was abuzz this week when Melissa McCarthy, beloved actress and comedian, responded to comments made by iconic singer and actress Barbra Streisand regarding the weight-loss drug Ozempic. Streisand’s remarks, which touched on the broader issue of celebrity weight management, sparked a flurry of reactions across social media and entertainment news outlets. McCarthy’s response, thoughtful and candid, has added a new dimension to the ongoing conversation about body image and health in the entertainment industry.
The controversy began during an interview Streisand gave to a leading lifestyle magazine, where she mentioned the growing trend of celebrities using Ozempic, a drug primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes but also known for its weight-loss benefits. Streisand, expressing concern about the pressures on actors to maintain certain physical standards, cited McCarthy as an example of a star who might feel compelled to use such measures due to industry expectations.
“Melissa is incredibly talented and beautiful just the way she is,” Streisand said. “But I worry that stars like her might feel the pressure to conform to unrealistic standards. Ozempic and drugs like it should not be seen as quick fixes for weight issues.”
McCarthy, known for her roles in films like “Bridesmaids”
