Celebrities who show signs of body changes seem to be the focal point of the internet, where the issue is not considered private information.
When it comes to today’s popular culture, sudden weight loss is often the one thing people assume about their favorite celebrities, especially when it comes to reality TV stars.
Unlike other popular figures, such as actors or singers, who may not be visible to the public eye during their long breaks, reality TV personalities are always on the frontlines, showing their changes in real-time, whether it be through their posts on social media or the constant attention of the paparazzi.
Thus, it is not surprising to see the side-by-side photos of these popular personalities, which often spark the rumors about the possible reasons for their sudden changes.
Some popular personalities may reveal their use of these medications, while some may not, choosing to keep their health decisions private. It is essential to note that people do not owe the public an explanation for the changes in their body.
Nevertheless, the rumors persist. Ozempic, along with other GLP-1 medications, is one of the most popular medications in the United States, especially within the last two years.
According to the results of the 2024 KFF Health Tracking Poll, one in eight Americans have taken or been prescribed a GLP-1 medication, showing the popularity of these medications. With the popularity comes the tendency to assume that people who show signs of sudden weight loss are taking these medications.
The internet is also responsible for the popularization of the term “Ozempic face,” which is often used to describe the changes people show on their faces due to sudden weight loss, whether or not they took the drug.
Kyle Richards of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Reality TV star Kyle Richards walked the red carpet at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards looking fabulous. However, it did not take long for fans’ and online users’ attention to shift from her appearance to her new, slimmer figure and sharper features.
This was because the side-by-side photos of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star highlighted her new look. This quickly led to the kind of online speculations that have become more popular in the last few years. The speculations centred on whether Kyle might have used a GLP-1 drug.
But, Kyle has come out to clear the air. After a post by Page Six on its Instagram page in 2023 about one of Kyle’s bikini selfies, the star commented on the speculations about her use of the GLP-1 drug Ozempic. In her comment, which was later quoted by PEOPLE, Kyle stated: “I am NOT taking Ozempic. Never have.”
Kelly Osbourne of The Osbournes
Although there have been various speculations and rumors online about her use of GLP-1, the reality TV star has continued to cite her use of surgery as the cause of her weight loss, along with her personal efforts and lifestyle changes.
She has also revealed how she has come to support the use of GLP-1, after hearing from people who have used the class of medications, and has expressed her support for those who use Ozempic and similar medications as part of their journey to health and wellness.
Khloe Kardashian, The Kardashians
Khloe Kardashian is another popular face on the reality television scene, whose transformation is the subject of constant discussion, with many people arguing that her new look is unrecognizable, especially when comparing old photos to her new ones.
In January 2023, the mother of two shared photos from her recent photoshoot on her Instagram page, but the discussion on the page was not about the photos but rather the speculation surrounding her weight loss, with one person accusing her of using “diabetic medicine” to simply reduce her weight. Khloe, however, responded to the post, arguing that her body is the result of her hard work, since she “shows up 5 days a week at 6 a.m. to train.”
Kylie Jenner of The Kardashians
Another celebrity from The Kardashians who has been the subject of Ozempic rumors due to her changing looks is Kylie Jenner. This has been the case, especially because pictures of her over the years, side by side, have been shared online.
The beauty mogul has been aware of the rumors about her, as she briefly talked about the speculations in her interview with Vogue in September 2024. According to her, she has been seeing pictures of herself online, with people accusing her of “being on drugs or something.”
The speculations about the beauty mogul only intensified in the following year when her ex-boyfriend, Travis Scott, mentioned the medication in his song “BACKR00MS,” which was released in 2025. In the song, he rapped about his ex-girlfriend “doin’ Ozempic, tryna be different,” although it has been noted that the rapper has not confirmed whether the song was about the beauty mogul.
Erika Jayne of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Another member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Erika Jayne, has been the subject of speculation about the use of Ozempic, particularly in relation to her co-star Kyle Richards. The speculation began at the end of 2023 when Jayne was seen looking slimmer at a time when she was about to start her residency in Las Vegas.
The transformation was so drastic that when Jayne was a guest on Watch What Happens Live, which was covered by Page Six, the host, Andy Cohen, commented on the fact that Jayne looked significantly smaller. Jayne did admit that her body had undergone a transformation, but she was of the view that the weight loss was a result of menopause.
Julia Fox of OMG Fashun
Julia Fox was already in the midst of Ozempic rumors before she joined reality television in 2024 as the host for E!’s OMG Fashun. A series of side-by-side photos that circulated online showed how slimmer Julia Fox looked for her Uncut Gems role compared to her appearances in past red carpet events.
Julia Fox did not deny or ignore the rumors. In 2023, she talked about the rumors in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Julia Fox revealed that she knew that everyone was thinking she was taking a GLP-1 medication but clarified that she “would never do that” and that “it’s for diabetics that actually need it.”
