Famous People Who’ve Publicly Shared Their GLP-1 Use
We all want to know what celebs are doing to achieve both rapid and gradual weight loss, but not all are willing to share. Below is a list of famous people who speak openly about their weight loss journey using GLP-1.
#1 Amy Schumer
An icon of body positivity at every size, Amy Schumer has been transparent about her struggles with weight and her subsequent decision to start GLP-1. In addition to talking candidly about her fluctuating weight, she urges other celebs to “be real” about their weight loss. After having her baby, she added GLP-1 to her dietary changes and lifestyle adjustments. Schumer also shared that after healing from her C-section, she got liposuction.
Amy’s message: Honesty about the tools you use for weight loss, whether medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes.
#2 Remi Bader
Plus-size model and TikTok star Remi Bader has been open about her weight and struggles with binge eating. After finding out that she was pre-diabetic and insulin-resistant, she was prescribed this weekly injection before it was trending. Remi confirms that it curbed her food cravings and helped her lose weight. She speaks openly about gaining her weight back after stopping her weekly injections.
Remi’s lesson: The importance of maintenance strategies and lifestyle changes to keep weight off after stopping medication.
#3 Tracy Morgan
In his usual style, comedian and actor Tracy Morgan joked about GLP-1, but he wasn’t joking. He described his experience on Today with Hoda & Jenna. “I went and got a prescription…And I ain’t letting it go… It cuts my appetite in half. Now I only eat half a bag of Doritos.”
Tracy’s take: Humor and honesty about how the medication helps with appetite control in real-world situations.
#4 Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler, a comedian renowned for her sharp wit and biting humor, has never shied away from speaking her truth. This includes sharing her experience with GLP-1. At first, she didn’t know she was on it, as it was part of a series of weekly wellness treatments her physician had prescribed. She speaks openly about her experience on the Call Her Daddy podcast and in interviews. At the Oscars, she “joked” that everyone she knows is taking it.
Chelsea’s insight: Many people may be using GLP-1 as part of comprehensive wellness programs without realizing it initially.
#5 Elon Musk
When asked about slimming down and getting ripped, billionaire Elon Musk shared a simple tweet that he was fasting and taking this game-changing weekly injection. He’s also made the news that he’s been training with a series of MMA fighters. These workouts are likely to be hardcore and one of the lifestyle changes he’s making to maintain health and weight.
Elon’s approach: Combining medication with intense exercise and intermittent fasting for optimal results.
#6 Real Housewives
Many famous people have been asked if they take GLP-1, especially members of the Real Housewives franchise. While most deny, Orange County housewife Emily Simpson confirmed. She refers to her weekly injections as a “kickstart” and says she only took them short-term. During the time she was getting the injections, her “bad habits” went away, and she was more conscious of what she was eating. RHONJ Margaret Josephs said she takes a “wellness regimen” that includes peptides, hormone replacement pellets, and a GLP-1 to maintain her weight.
Housewives’ strategy: Using GLP-1 as part of a comprehensive wellness approach, including hormone therapy and other treatments.
#7 Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi
Reality TV star GG from Shahs of Sunset has been open about her weight loss journey. She began at 138 pounds and used GLP-1 to drop to 110 pounds. She details her journey on Instagram. With every video and post, GG is clear that she isn’t suggesting “that being skinny is what you should do”, she just wants to share her experience and encourage those searching for an “easy route.”
GG’s message: Transparency about her journey while emphasizing that her goals are personal and not prescriptive for others.
#8 Anthony Anderson
GLP-1 is the compounded version of the brand-name drug Wegovy. It’s often confused with Ozempic, but Ozempic is a prescription drug for Type 2 diabetes. Actor, comedian, and game show host Anthony Anderson shared his frustration with the global Ozempic shortages. Anderson was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2002 and takes the prescription for his health, not his weight.
Anthony’s reminder: These medications serve important medical purposes beyond weight loss for people with diabetes.
#9 Charles Barkley
Basketball player turned businessman, sports commentator, TV host, and Shark Tank guest shark Charles Barkley is also using a weekly injection. He shared that he lost 60 pounds in 6 months taking Mounjaro, an injectable that works similarly to GLP-1. He dropped from 352 pounds to 290 pounds, with 270 pounds as his goal weight.
Rosie O’Donnell and Real Housewives Dolores Catania also take Mounjaro.
Charles’ results: Significant weight loss (60 lbs in 6 months) with clear goals and ongoing commitment.
While it’s rumored that many other famous people are taking GLP-1 and other injectables, these are the ones who’ve shared their journey.
