May 1st 2024.
Barbra Streisand recently addressed a comment she made on Instagram under a photo posted by her friend and fellow actor Melissa McCarthy. The comment, which asked if McCarthy was taking a weight loss medication called Ozempic, sparked some backlash online.
In a statement shared on her social media, Streisand explained that she had initially opened Instagram to admire the beautiful flowers she had received for her birthday the week before. As she scrolled through her feed, she came across McCarthy's photo and couldn't help but notice how fantastic she looked. Wanting to pay her friend a compliment, Streisand left a comment forgetting that the entire world would be able to see it.
Representatives for McCarthy and Streisand were both reached out to for comment by CNN. The photo in question featured McCarthy and director Adam Shankman at the Center Theater Group Gala they attended together over the weekend. Streisand's now-deleted comment asked if McCarthy had taken Ozempic and sparked a conversation in the comments section.
Many users came to McCarthy's defense, and the discussion even delved into the use of Ozempic and other similar medications for weight loss. Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, these medications have become increasingly popular for their ability to help people achieve significant weight loss. Ozempic, which is the brand name for the generic drug semaglutide, is FDA-approved for diabetes treatment. However, it is also known for causing side effects such as headaches and gastrointestinal issues.
Despite the controversy surrounding her comment, Streisand's intention was simply to give her friend a kind compliment. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest of comments can have a big impact in the age of social media.
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