Actress Bella Thorne is criticizing the resurgence of weight-loss fads in Hollywood, expressing disappointment in society's regression of beauty standards. She joins a growing number of celebrities who have spoken out against the use of Ozempic and similar medications for cosmetic purposes.
Bella Thorne has joined the chorus of celebrities criticizing the current weight-loss obsession in Hollywood, particularly the trend of using Ozempic for cosmetic purposes.
Hollywood's Weight-Loss Obsession: Bella Thorne Slams Ozempic Craze
In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Thorne expressed her disappointment in society's regression when it comes to beauty standards. "We've [made] so much progress in the body realm of self-love and what is beautiful and what makes beautiful," she said. "It just feels like we've taken so many years, so many steps backwards with a craze."
Thorne believes that the widespread use of Ozempic among celebrities is setting unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standards for the younger generation. "It's just so incredibly unfortunate," she said. "I'm hoping that that really dies down and goes away, and we can go back to the progress that we've made accepting all types of bodies."
Hollywood's Weight-Loss Obsession: Bella Thorne Slams Ozempic Craze
Over the weekend, Thorne shared a video on Instagram discussing her struggles with body image and mental health amid the Hollywood weight-loss fad. "I haven't been feeling good about my body for a while," she said. "And especially with everybody on Ozempic, it's like setting all these crazy beauty standards that nobody can keep up with unless you're on Ozempic."
Thorne went on to describe how she has been working hard to feel better about herself through exercise and healthy eating. "I've swam every day, and I have sweat out everything possible, and I have walked everywhere," she said. "And, I'm finally feeling good about myself, OK?"
Hollywood's Weight-Loss Obsession: Bella Thorne Slams Ozempic Craze
Before ending the video, Thorne flipped off the camera and said, "Ozempic, you can..." Thorne is not the only celebrity to speak out against the Ozempic craze. Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Osbourne, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Amy Schumer are among those who have shared their experiences with weight-loss drugs.
Sigler, who has struggled with an eating disorder in the past, finds the current trend to be particularly triggering. "I'm annoyed at myself that I'm admitting this, and I'd like to get to the bottom of why," she said on her podcast "MeSsy." "I'm a little triggered by all the Ozempic stuff. It's upsetting me."
Hollywood's Weight-Loss Obsession: Bella Thorne Slams Ozempic Craze
Fitness guru Brooke Burke has also expressed concerns about the "dangers" of using weight-loss drugs as a "quick fix." "I think Ozempic has some great benefits, and I also think it has some dangers," Burke told Fox News Digital. "I think the lazy person that's turning to quick fix for numbers on a scale, that doesn't have boundaries, that's not disciplined, that doesn't understand the value of muscle, of weight training and of boundaries within a nutritional plan is going to crash and burn."
The use of Ozempic for weight loss has become increasingly common in Hollywood, as celebrities seek quick and dramatic results. However, the medication is intended for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and can have serious side effects, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Experts warn that the unregulated use of Ozempic and similar medications for cosmetic purposes can lead to health problems, eating disorders, and a distorted view of body image. They emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice and pursuing healthy weight-loss methods that promote long-term well-being.
