All the stars who’ve used Ozempic to lose weight and those who rejected the rumours & insisted they’ve never touched it

IT’S almost impossible to imagine a time when the words ‘Ozempic’ and ‘Mounjaro’ weren’t part of our vocabulary. For years, celebrities have embraced the “skinny jab” craze by using the medication to slim down – but not everyone’s quick to admit it. Celebs like Gemma Collins and Rebel Wilson have proudly used skinny jabs to shed the pounds Credit: instagram Weight loss medications like Ozempic have boomed in popularity in recent years Credit: Getty The diabetes medication quickly became the poster child for a new wave of weight loss injections that can help people drop up to a fifth of their body weight. The drugs, which have been branded a ‘miracle’ by some, work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone released in the body when we are full. The injections have several effects, including slowing down stomach emptying, acting on the brain to reduce appetite and boosting insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Among the brands are the infamous Ozempic, as well as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Zepbound. As with most health and fitness trends, the celebs have always been one step ahead of us. This Morning host Alison Hammond, TOWIE star Amy Childs and the Kardashian-Jenner family have been the subject of constant speculation about their possible fat jab use. On the flip side, stars like Meghan Trainor, Gemma Collins and Sharon Osbourne have been refreshingly open about their experiences with the injections. Here, we take a closer look at which famous faces have turned to skinny jabs to transform their appearance – and those who insist they’ve never used them despite the raging rumours… JABBED AND PROUD Meghan Trainor: “I feel great” Meghan Trainor, pictured here in 2019, used Mounjaro for weight loss alongside her husband, Daryl Sabara Credit: Getty Images – Getty The star openly acknowledged that she doesn’t look the same as she did “10 years ago” Credit: Splash Meghan Trainor’s jaw-dropping transformation has become one of Hollywood’s biggest talking points and back in April, the All About That Bass singer finally owned up to the secret behind it. The Grammy winner openly acknowledged that she doesn’t look the same as she did “10 years ago,” and admitted to being part of the Mounjaro trend. After much speculation, the 31-year-old shared a post to her 18.3 million Instagram followers where she spoke about her journey towards becoming the “healthiest version of herself” for her children. She wrote: “I’ve worked with a dietician, made huge lifestyle changes, started exercising with a trainer, and yes, I used science and support (shoutout to Mounjaro!) to help me after my 2nd pregnancy. “And I’m so glad I did because I feel great.” Just months later, the blonde looked slimmer than ever as she flaunted her slender new frame on the red carpet at The Paper premier. She confessed that she has been using Mounjaro for weight loss alongside her husband, Spy Kids actor Daryl Sabara. Speaking on the Workin’ On It podcast, the Made You Look singer said she decided to start Mounjaro after talking to her doctor and doing research, which saw her determine that it “had less side effects” than other weight loss drugs. Amy Schumer: “Just be real with the people” Actress Amy Schumer, posing here in 2018, wants celebrities to be more open about fat jab usage Credit: AFP or licensors She recently showed off her weight loss in a sports bra mirror selfie Credit: Instagram In 2023, actress Amy Schumer confirmed that she had tried Ozempic “about a year ago” but stopped shortly after due to the side effects. During an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Amy said: “I was one of the people that felt sick, I couldn’t play with my son.” Despite seeing results, the American stand-up comedian said it wasn’t worth it. “You’re like, ‘OK, this isn’t livable for me,’ but I immediately invested because I’m like, ‘Everyone and their mom is going to try it,’” she added. After opening up on using fat jabs, the comedian encouraged other celebrities to be more honest if they are using Ozempic or similar medications. She snapped: “Everybody (is) lying, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, smaller portions,’ like shut the f**k up, you’re on Ozempic or one of those things. “Just be real with the people.” Gemma Collins: “I don’t even want to eat anymore” Gemma Collins, pictured in July 2022, lost weight thanks to Mounjaro Credit: Instagram The reality TV icon said she couldn’t even roll over in bed when she was at her heaviest of 23 stone Credit: Louis Wood After a decade of being TV’s most famous poster girl for shapely women, last year Gemma Collins exclusively told The Sun weight loss jabs had transformed her life. However, while on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here last year, Gemma revealed she had to stop taking the injections after suffering a “gallbladder attack”. The reality TV icon, who has flaunted her curves and released plus-sized clothing ranges, previously revealed she had been fighting a sad battle with her body for years. At her heaviest, when she weighed over 23 stone and was a size 26, she couldn’t even roll over in bed and was left unable to wear sexy lingerie. So, after years of fad diets, Gemma, 45, resorted to NHS-approved Mounjaro injections and managed to drop three and a half stone. She told The Sun last year: “I can’t believe I’ve finally found something that works. I’ve lost nearly two stone already and it’s been completely effortless – I don’t even want to eat anymore! “I got on the scales and lost something like six kilograms in my first week. “I bet my house by May, I’ll have six stone off. And it’s been effortless.” But speaking to camp mates in the jungle, Gemma revealed: “I had to stop the jabs for a bit because I had a gallbladder attack in August, but they’ve [my doctors at Yazen] assured me that it’s not actually linked to Mounjaro. “I’ve given it a rest and I’ve really been managing what I’ve been eating. “But I think I’m going to start microdosing because I feel with the microdosing, you don’t get all the [side] effects.” During her darkest period Gemma had a secret operation to have a gastric balloon, called an Obalon Balloon, fitted but was left feeling so unwell she believed she was going to die. Oprah Winfrey: “I thought thin people had more willpower” Oprah Winfrey, pictured in 2013, was one of the first celebrities to openly admit to using skinny jabs back in 2023 Credit: Getty Fast forward to now, she uses a GLP-1 mimicker as a “maintenance tool” for her weight loss Credit: Getty American telly personality Oprah Winfrey was one of the first celebrities to openly admit to using skinny jabs back in 2023. The 71-year-old said ‘food noise’ – a term used to refer to the constant, intrusive thoughts about eating – caused her to never stop eating until she was full. She said on her podcast: “One of the things that I realised the very first time I took a GLP-1 was that all these years, I thought that thin people just had more willpower. “They ate better foods, they were able to stick to it longer, they never had a potato chip. “And then I realised the very first time I took the GLP-1 that, ‘oh, they’re not even thinking about it’. “They’re only eating when they’re hungry, and they’re stopping when they’re full.” She has since referred to weight loss injections as a “maintenance tool” rather than a quick solution. Oprah stepped down from her role as a WeightWatchers ambassador following her use of skinny jabs. She said it was due to her desire to “be able to talk about whatever I want to talk about” regarding weight-loss issues. Rebel Wilson: “My relationship with food is complicated” Rebel Wilson, pictured in 2018, was pigeonholed to playing the “fat funny character” in Hollywood films Credit: Getty – Contributor The Australian actress, pictured in 2024, has used Ozempic to shed a whopping 80 pounds Credit: Getty After much speculation, actress Rebel Wilson admitted in April 2024 she had used Ozempic to shed a whopping 80 pounds back in 2020. The 45-year-old told The Sunday Times: “Someone like me could have a bottomless appetite for sweets, so I think those drugs can be good. “I feel strongly that young women shouldn’t try to obsess over looking like Victoria’s Secret models – they should just look like themselves “I know that my relationship with food is complicated.” Rebel felt her weight loss wasn’t welcomed by her industry peers Credit: Instagram Rebel previously claimed to have successfully reached her 165 pound goal weight through high-intensity interval workouts and long hikes, complemented by a high-protein, low-sugar diet. The Australian actress suffers from polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition which affects fertility, and originally decided to slim down following advice from her IVF doctor in 2019. But due to her trope of playing “fat funny characters” in Hollywood films, she felt her weight loss wasn’t welcomed by her industry peers. She said: “Basically no one apart from my mom wanted me to lose weight. People thought I’d lose my pigeonhole in my career – playing the fat funny character – and they wanted me to continue in that.” OZEMPIC REGRETS Lottie Moss: “I’d rather die than take it again” Lottie Moss, pictured in 2025, was hospitalised over her dangerous use of Ozempic Credit: Getty The model had unknowingly been taking a much higher dose than was safe for her body Credit: instagram Lottie Moss, the half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss, admitted to using weight loss jabs on her Dream On podcast. However, the 27-year-old was taking too high a dosage at just nine stone in weight, which led to a terrifying seizure and hospital dash. The medication, which she injected into her leg, was intended for someone double her weight and, as a result, left her with side effects that were so bad she said she’d “rather die than take it again”. Lottie revealed: “It made me feel so nauseous. I took it for two weeks. “It comes with a pen and different doses, you take one injection one week, one injection the next week and you take every week, and I’ve never felt sicker in my life. “I was throwing up, it was horrible. I took a lower dosage the first time I took it then I went up higher. I ended up being in bed for two days, felt so sick, my weight had dropped.” The severity of her symptoms escalated and led to a middle of the night dash to A&E. It was in hospital that she learned she’d been taking a much higher dose than was safe for her body. Sharon Osbourne: “I didn’t actually want to go this thin” Sharon Osbourne, pictured in 2012, has admitted to using Ozempic Credit: Getty – Contributor Now 73 years old, she has shed a whopping 42 pounds Credit: Getty In 2023, Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon Osbourne admitted to using the drug in order to shed 42 pounds. While speaking to Piers Morgan, the 73-year-old described some of the side effects. She said: “You don’t throw up physically, but you’ve got that feeling. It was about two, or three weeks where I felt nauseous the whole time. You get very thirsty and you don’t want to eat. “That’s why I keep saying you’ve got to keep this stuff away from younger people because they will go berserk on it, and it’s not right.” She also revealed she no longer uses the drug, and added: “It’s just time to stop, I didn’t actually want to go this thin but it just happened.” Reflecting further on her experience on Good Morning Britain in November 2023, Sharon confessed she “could do with putting on a few pounds” as she issued a warning about Ozempic. Speaking to GMB hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway she said: “I fear for teenagers, I’m scared for those aged 16 to 20 as it’s so easy to take it and think ‘I can eat what I want’. “It needs to be in the hands of only people who totally understand it.” OZEMPIC RUMOUR MILL Amy Childs: “This wasn’t done by using jabs or pills” Amy Childs, pictured here in November 2023, claims her weight loss has nothing to do with weight loss injections Credit: Getty She looked slimmer than ever as she striped off to a swimsuit for boozy boat trip with the TOWIE cast Credit: ITV TOWIE OG Amy Childs is looking slimmer than ever but recently sparked backlash and found herself accused of using fat jabs as she showed off her massive weight loss. Last year, the reality TV legend, 34, was criticised for “using Ozempic” after she showcased her slim new look in a bikini. Amy enjoyed a post-Christmas break with her husband and four children as she captioned her social media snaps: “Girls I’m walking into 2025 feeling amazing. “Haven’t worn a bikini for seven years, and now, four kids later, I can say I feel bloody great.” She then went on to say: “I’ve got to be honest, after years of searching for the next ‘quick fix’… it is such a nice change to be on holiday with my family and know I will look back on these photos and love them.” Amy also revealed she had achieved her body transformation with the help of a fitness coach, as she added: “And no!!! this wasn’t done by using jabs or pills.” But trolls were quick to question how Amy had lost the weight so quickly, as one said: “This is 100% Ozempic. You never lose this much working out with no videos to show your workout journey.” Meanwhile, another commented: “She looks amazing. But looks like Ozempic to me. A bit more help than a trainer, that’s for sure.” Georgia Kousoulou: “This is HARD HARD exercise and full control” Another TOWIE star to be accused of using Mounjaro is Georgia Kousoulou, pictured here in 2023 Credit: Rex But the mum-of-two blasted the allegations and claims her new figure is down to “hard work” Credit: Instagram / @georgiakousoulou And Amy isn’t the only TOWIE star to have made her way into the Mounjaro rumour mill. Back in summer, Georgia Kousoulou, 35, left fans convinced that she might have used weight loss jab Ozempic to slim down. As she posed in a white bikini just weeks after she and husband Tommy Mallet had a second wedding, one user penned: “Clearly weight loss jabs, pleassssssee just be honest.” Whilst a second penned: “Good ol Ozempic – she’s never been this size even before children – looks amazing but took the easy route – not a great role model tbh.” But following this, Georgia was quick to blast the fat jab accusations, as she revealed exactly how she shed the weight. Alongside a laughing face emoji, Georgia sighed: “Oh the comments. “People hate to see it because they can’t imagine doing the hard work themselves. “Three stone I have lost in 8 months. On average the maximum I have lost a week is about 1&half 2lbs. “That isn’t a jab that is HARD HARD exercise & full control & determination. Plus a wedding for motivation!” As well as this, the reality star added: “I have nothing against the jab at all. Of course it crossed my mind, but I thought I would try this first because I have done it 10000 times before.” Roxanne Hoyle: “The reason is much more tragic” Roxanne Hoyle, pictured here in 2021, has also been questioned for her drastic weight loss Credit: In The Style But a source claimed it is actually due to something much more “tragic” Credit: Shutterstock Roxanne Hoyle, 42, also made her way into the fat jab rumour mill but just last year The Sun exclusively revealed the truth behind Ladbaby mum’s weight loss – and there’s no Mounjaro or Ozempic in sight. “I don’t really talk about my weight, but I’ve been on a health journey. I want to be here for my kids,” she said earlier this year on the red carpet at the TRIC Awards. She added: “And I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I’m over 40 now, so, you know, you’ve got to keep strong.” The star, who previously described herself as “curvy and energetic,” looked slimmer than ever in a previous video. But the mother was met with a barrage of comments from fans, desperate to know more on her weight loss, as one wrote: “You look amazing, how have you lost so much weight?” And while many were convinced she was using weight loss injections as a helping hand, an insider told us the real reason behind Roxanne’s slimmer look – and it’s sure to have your heart hurting. The source said: “Rox and Mark have fallen from public favour dramatically over the last year or so. “Their cheery charity persona has been questioned repeatedly and cheating and groping claims raised eyebrows. “Rox’s weight loss is currently a very hot topic and people are convinced she’s not being honest about how she’s done it. “There is a lot of speculation about fat jabs but actually the reason is much more tragic – the horrendous fat shaming she endured at the height of the cheating claims, really harmed her. “The constant scrutiny is really taking its toll on the pair – there is some tension about what is next for them and what route they want to take.” Shaughna Phillips: “A quick fix wasn’t going to solve the issues I had with food” Shaughna Phillips has denied using weight loss injections Credit: Shaughna Phillips The 30-year-old exclusively told Fabulous she shed the pounds through hard work Credit: shaughnaphillips/Instagram Love Island alum Shaughna Phillips was plagued with skinny jab accusations after losing nearly six stone and shrinking to a size eight. But the 30-year-old exclusively told Fabulous she shed the pounds through hard work – and didn’t use appetite suppressing jabs as a “quick fix”. She told of her concerns over what she considers to be a worrying trend of celebrities using jabs such as Ozempic, and often becoming dangerously thin as a result. The mum-of-two said: “I didn’t want to get thin. I wanted to get fit for myself and for my daughter. “Weight-loss jabs take your appetite away. That might make you skinny, but it won’t make you strong, fit and healthy. And a quick fix wasn’t going to solve the issues I had with food.” Trolls would target Shaughna on Instagram but she assured this “doesn’t change facts”. She added: “People say my weight loss has happened overnight, but it’s only because they’ve just noticed it. I was still getting trolled for being fat back in May 2024, when I’d actually already lost three stone. “If Ozempic was banned tomorrow, that would do me the world of good because then people would know that I’ve done this all by myself.” Alison Hammond: “The sweets had to stop” Alison Hammond shed 11 stone after learning she was pre-diabetic Credit: Rex Features The TV star didn’t use weight loss jabs to slim down – but doesn’t judge anyone who does Credit: Rex This Morning presenter Alison Hammond says she dodged using weight loss jabs to shed 11 stone after learning she was pre-diabetic. The TV star, 51, set skinny jab rumours straight in December 2024 when she said she exercised with the help of a personal trainer and overhauled her diet. While drugs such as Ozempic have been popular with celebs, they did not appeal to the mum-of-one. She told Good Housekeeping: “For me, as soon as I hear any scare story, I get frightened. “So I haven’t wanted to use them, but that’s not to say I wouldn’t in the future, and I certainly wouldn’t look down on anyone who did. “I thought ‘I have to be an adult about this’. The sweets had to stop – and the fatty foods. “Twice a week I see my personal trainer, and I have a couple of weights in my bedroom.” Alison, who once weighed 28st, likely ate in a calorie deficit to shed the pounds meaning she consumed fewer calories than her body needed to maintain its current weight, leading to weight loss. Khloe Kardashian: “Please stop with your assumptions” Trolls used to cruelly call Khloe Kardashian, pictured above in 2011, the ‘fat sister’ Credit: Getty She became a gym bunny following the breakdown of her marriage to Lamar Odom in 2016 Credit: Fabletics Once cruelly dubbed the “fat Kardashian sister”, 42-year-old Khloe became a gym bunny following the breakdown of her marriage to Lamar Odom in 2016. However, with her figure shrinking further and further over the following nine years, the mum-of-two sparked weight loss injection rumours. She has been quick to shut these down, though. In 2023, Khloe posted photos of herself on Instagram which led to fans posting Ozempic accusations in the comments. She replied to one: “Let’s not discredit my years of working out. I get up five days a week at 6am to train. Please stop with your assumptions. I guess new year still means mean people.” And Khloe shared more thoughts on an episode of the latest series of The Kardashians last year. She said in a confessional interview: “When I was bigger, if they had Ozempic, I probably would have tried it, because I tried any other thing. “I tried any fad weight loss trend except for the real thing that actually works, and that’s a lifestyle change.” Kelly Osbourne: “I saw what it did to my mum” Kelly Osbourne, pictured with dad Ozzy in 2020, has been accused of using Ozempic Credit: Splash The mum-of-one denies rumours and credits her weight loss to cutting out carbs and sugar Credit: Getty Sharon and late rocker Ozzy’s daughter Kelly became the subject of speculation after pictures surfaced showing her looking slimmer than ever. The mum-of-one, 41, openly discussed her impressive 85 pound postpartum weight loss in the past, but stands adamant that she did not use Ozempic to get there. “I just have to clarify, I’ve never taken Ozempic,” she told People in response to rumours in spring 2024. “I don’t know what Ozempic does to you, other than what I saw it do to my mum. “I think it is a miracle drug when used appropriately.” Kelly said her rapid weight loss was achieved through cutting out sugar and carbohydrates and not through Hollywood’s beloved injection. Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market. Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss. How do they work? The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight. They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients’ sugar levels are too high. Can I get them? NHS prescriptions of Wegovy is controlled through specialist weight loss clinics, while Mounjaro is available from GPs but only for the highest risk patients. For Wegovy, a patient will typically have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. They will be expected to have tried diet and exercise already. Mounjaro is available from NHS GPs for weight loss but only to a tiny group of patients, with the rollout starting with those with a BMI higher than 40 and with four weight-related health conditions. Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk. Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health. Are there any risks? Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild. Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.” Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients’ mental health.