In Hollywood, where image is everything, dramatic weight loss often sparks speculation and, more recently, accusations of using Ozempic. Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, is the latest celebrity to face these allegations. This article explores the controversy surrounding Kris Jenner, Ozempic, and the pressures of maintaining a certain image in the public eye.
The Instagram Post That Sparked the Fire
The controversy began with an Instagram post by Kris Jenner, where she was seen in a slim-fitting sleeveless yellow shirt and matching pants. She captioned the post “A New York state of mind 🗽” and tagged her beau Corey Gamble, as well as her hair and makeup artists. While the post garnered flattering comments about her apparent weight loss, it also drew criticism and accusations of Ozempic use.
Comments such as “Kris Jenner on that Ozempic 😂😂” and “Awww thats so cute, a Family that Ozempics together” flooded the comments section. Some users sarcastically noted, “another one on the ozempic train #choochoo”.
Ozempic: The Drug at the Center of the Controversy
Ozempic is a prescription medication primarily intended for patients with Type 2 diabetes. However, its off-label use as a weight-loss drug has created a significant controversy. The drug's effectiveness in promoting weight loss has led to its widespread use among individuals without diabetes, causing shortages for those who genuinely need it for medical reasons.
Ozempic can have several dangerous side effects, which is why it is a prescription drug, and the FDA has labelled it only for treating Type 2 diabetes.
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The Shortage and the Ethical Concerns
The surge in demand for Ozempic has resulted in a nationwide shortage, raising ethical concerns about access to the medication for those who need it most. As one Instagram comment pointed out, “Between the Kardashians and real housewives ther [sic] is no diabetes pills left! Why they all just don’t admit to taking and stop telling people they do it by diet and exercise!”
While celebrities may not be solely responsible for the shortage, their influence on popular trends cannot be ignored. The increasing use of Ozempic for weight loss raises questions about responsible medication use and the potential impact on vulnerable populations.
Kris Jenner's History with Cosmetic Procedures
Kris Jenner, 69, has been open about some of the cosmetic procedures she has undergone. Earlier this summer, she broke the internet with a rejuvenated face, crediting Dr. Garth Fisher. In an interview with Vogue Arabia published Aug. 26, she admitted to having a facelift about 15 years ago and stated that it was time for a refresh.
Jenner has also expressed her belief in personal choice when it comes to cosmetic enhancements. "Just because you get older, it doesn’t mean you should give up on yourself,” she said. “If you feel comfortable in your skin and you want to age gracefully-meaning you don’t want to do anything-then don’t do anything. But for me, this is aging gracefully." She also revealed some details because she feels it can be very inspirational to people who aren’t feeling so great about themselves. Even when she had her hip replacement, they filmed it.
Other Celebrities and Ozempic
Kris Jenner is not the only celebrity facing accusations of Ozempic use. Scott Disick’s dramatic weight loss was front and center on Thursday’s Season 5 premiere of “The Kardashians” on Hulu. “Wow, somebody’s lost a lot of weight,” Jenner, 68, told Disick, 40. “Wow, you’re really being healthy!” she said.
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Unlike Jenner, several other Hollywood stars have admitted to using the Type 2 diabetes drug to lose weight. Khloé Kardashian was previously also accused of using Ozempic, but she denied it, stating, “Let’s not discredit my years of working out,” the Good American founder clapped back at a hater in January. “I get up 5 days a week at 6am to train.
The Pressure to Conform to Beauty Standards
The accusations against Kris Jenner and other celebrities highlight the intense pressure to conform to certain beauty standards in Hollywood. The desire to maintain a youthful and slim appearance can drive individuals to extreme measures, including the use of medications like Ozempic for off-label purposes.
The pressure to look a certain way is not limited to celebrities. Social media and the constant exposure to idealized images can also affect the general public's self-esteem and body image.
Other Celebrities Open Up About Cosmetic Procedures
Many celebrities have been candid about their experiences with cosmetic procedures, both positive and negative.
- Martha Stewart: After years of denying cosmetic procedures, the lifestyle expert confessed in a February 2024 episode of her eponymous podcast that she gets Botox, fillers and lasers to tighten her skin.
- Jana Kramer: The One Tree Hill alum discussed her cosmetic procedures-including Botox and getting breast implants-on her Whine Down podcast in February 2024.
- Ariana Grande: In a Vanity Fair video released September 2024, the Wicked actress shared, "I've had fillers in various places and Botox, but I stopped like, four years ago.
- Brandi Glanville: The former Bravo star has been candid about her plastic surgery procedures in the past, including getting a nose job, having breast implants and dabbling with Botox and filler.
- Jill Zarin: "I'm bravely sharing that I had a lower facelift and a couple other minor tweaks," Zarin said in a June 2024 Instagram video, with a black bandage wrapped around her head.
- Tori Spelling: The Beverly Hills, 90210 star has spoken publicly about her nose job and her breast implants.
- Sharon Osbourne: In addition to getting candid on using Ozempic for weight loss, the talk show host admitted that her 2021 facelift was "the worst thing that I ever did," explaining in December 2023, "I looked like Cyclops."
- Lady Gaga: "I've never had any work-work done, but I went through a phase when I was smoking pot when I was really obsessed with getting facial injections," the "Born This Way" singer told radio host Howard Stern in 2013.
- Olivia Colman: The Crown star revealed that she's a fan of Botox.
- Jamie Lee Curtis: "I've done it all," the actress told The Telegraph in 2002. "I've had a little plastic surgery. I've had a little lipo. I've had a little Botox. And you know what? None of it works. None of it."
- Jennifer Aniston: "I had [a deviated septum] fixed-best thing I ever did," the actress told People in 2007.
- Kim Zolciak: In 2015, the reality star called Dr. Lenny Hochstein her "boob God" doctor for giving her perky breasts.
- Lisa Rinna: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star had her lips injected with silicone at age 24.
- Heidi Montag: In 2009, at just 23 years old, the Hills star underwent a head-to-toe transformation, having 10 cosmetic procedures done in one day.
- Iggy Azalea: The Aussie rapper said in the April 2015 issue of Vogue that she got breast implants.
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