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Which celebrities have used Semaglutide?
Recently, Semaglutide has been making headlines across the UK and the rest of the world. But what is it, and why is it grabbing so much attention? In this article, we will take a look at Semaglutide with a focus on what it is, why it has become so popular, what medications contain Semaglutide as their active ingredients, as well as what celebrities have confirmed that they have used Semaglutide, and what celebrities have denied using Semaglutide medications.
Why has Semaglutide been covered in the media recently?
In recent times, medications that contain Semaglutide have become very popular on social media. This is the main reason why these medications have become so sought after. Mainstream attention has also been drawn towards Semaglutide medications due to a large number of celebrities either confirming they have used them or have been rumoured to have used them.
At perhaps the biggest celebrity event of the year, the Oscars, the medication Ozempic, which contains Semaglutide as its active ingredient, was the topic of a joke by host Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel said, “Everybody looks so great. When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder ‘Is Ozempic right for me?” The joke was poking fun at the celebrities that have been rumoured to use Ozempic to help them lose weight.
Which medications contain Semaglutide?
Semaglutide is an active ingredient found in certain medications primarily prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and weight management. In the UK, the primary medications containing Semaglutide are:
Wegovy: Wegovy is an injectable medication that is used to help people to lose weight. It is designed to be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet as well as regular exercise.
Ozempic: Ozempic is also an injectable medication, however, it is used to help treat type 2 diabetes. Ozempic helps to increase the release of insulin, slows down digestion and helps to keep blood sugar levels low.
Rybelsus: Rybelsus is the oral tablet formulation of Semaglutide and is used to help treat type 2 diabetes.
Are all medications that contain Semaglutide licensed for weight loss?
Although a number of medications contain Semaglutide as their active ingredient, not all of these medications are licensed to be sold for weight loss. For example, Wegovy, which is an injectable medication, is licensed for weight loss. Ozempic on the other hand is only licensed in the United Kingdom for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, despite it containing the same active ingredient.
It should be noted that this is just in the United Kingdom. In other countries, such as the United States, Ozempic can be given as an “off-label” medication for weight loss. This is one of the reasons why Ozempic has become so popular as many celebrities in the United States are able to use it as a weight loss medication.
Famous People Who Have Been Confirmed As Semaglutide Users
Has Elon Musk used Semaglutide?
Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of aerospace company SpaceX, CEO and chairman of Tesla, owner of Twitter (now known as X), and more, confirmed in a tweet in October 2022 that he used Wegovy (Semaglutide) alongside fasting to help him look, “fit, ripped and healthy.”
Has Boris Johnson used Semaglutide?
Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said that he used Semaglutide to help end his food cravings, particularly “raiding the fridge at 11:30pm for the cheddar and chorizo washed down with half a bottle of wine.” Johnson added that the medication worked well for him to start with, however, the injections would leave him feeling ill, although he admitted that this may have been due to flying around the world.
Has Chelsea Handler used Semaglutide?
Chelsea Handler is an American comedian, actress and television personality. Handler said that she previously used Semaglutide unwillingly after she was prescribed it by her ‘anti-aging doctor’. Handler used the medication without knowing what it was for but stopped when she began feeling nauseous.
Has Dolores Catania used Semaglutide?
American TV personality Dolores Catania, who is best known for her role in the reality show ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’, confirmed that she “got on the bandwagon” and began using Semaglutide. In a July 2023 interview, Catania stated that she had lost 20lbs (1.4 stone) by using a Semaglutide medication and that she would like to lose more.
Has Remi Bader used Semaglutide?
Remi Bader is a social media influencer and model who has over 2.5 million followers on TikTok. On the ‘Not Skinny But Not Fat’ podcast, Bader said that she used Semaglutide before it was “trendy”. She also added that she gained back double the weight that she had lost after she stopped using the medication.
Has Amy Schumer used Semaglutide?
Stand-up comedian, actress and writer Amy Schumer revealed that she used Semaglutide in 2022 but had to stop due to ‘serious side effects’ that left her feeling weak and fatigued.
Has Sharon Osbourne used Semaglutide?
Sharon Osbourne is a British television personality, music manager, and wife of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. In a September 2023 interview with Piers Morgan, Osbourne said that she had lost over 40lbs (2.8 stone) by using Semaglutide, although she did not intend to lose this much weight.
We've gone into detail on Sharon Osbourne's Ozempic experiences on our blog, exploring the wider implications that the Type 2 diabetes medication could have as an increasing number of celebrities and influencers use it for weight loss purposes.
Has Tracy Morgan used Semaglutide?
Tracy Morgan is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for the sitcom 30 Rock. In August 2023, Morgan was a guest on ‘Today with Hoda & Jenna’. He said that his weight loss was not due to exercise but instead due to Semaglutide. He went on to say, “I take Ozempic every Thursday. Cuts my appetite in half. I only eat half a bag of Doritos.”
Has Golnesa ‘GG’ Gharachedaghi used Semaglutide?
Golnesa ‘GG’ Gharachedaghi is a television personality, best known for her role on the reality series Shahs of Sunset. GG has previously spoken about Semaglutide, and the fact that she lost more weight than she expected. “When I started Semaglutide shots, I was 138lbs (9.8 stone). Now, I’m about 110lbs (7.8 stone). As you can see, I've lost a little more weight than I was anticipating to lose.”
Unconfirmed Users of Semaglutide:
Has Rosie O'Donnell used Semaglutide?
Actress, author and television personality Rosie O’Donnell confirmed to her followers on social media that she had not in fact used Semaglutide medications to help her to lose weight. Instead, her doctor had prescribed her with “Mounjaro...and Repatha.” Mounjaro is a medication for type 2 diabetes and contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. Repatha is a medication that is used to lower increased levels of cholesterol and contains the active ingredient Evolocumab.
Has Crystal Kung Minkoff used Semaglutide?
Crystal Kung Minkoff is a television personality and entrepreneur who is best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Minkoff said in a 2023 interview that she has struggled with bulimia and that it had led her to consider using Semaglutide to help with weight management, however, she has yet to do so.
Has Khloé Kardashian used Semaglutide?
TV personality and social media celebrity Khloé Kardashian has never openly said that she has used medications that include Semaglutide. When responding to a user on Instagram who accused her of using Ozempic, Kardashian said “Let’s not discredit my years of working out. I get up five days a week at 6 a.m. to train. Please stop with your assumptions. I guess New Year still means mean people.”
Has Mindy Kaling used Semaglutide?
Mindy Kaling is an American actress, producer and screenwriter perhaps best known for her role as Kelly in The Office USA, a show in which she also wrote and produced episodes. After Kaling underwent a notable body transition, fans speculated that she had used Semaglutide. Kaling did not deny this, however, she noted that she was not happy with people speculating about her body.
Has Charles Barkley used Semaglutide?
Charles Barkley is a former professional basketball player who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets. Barkley now works as a TV sports analyst for TNT and CBS Sports. Barkley confirmed on The Pat McAfee Show that he had used Mounjaro to lose over 60lbs (4.2 stone). Mounjaro contains the active ingredient tirzepatide, as opposed to Semaglutide.
Has Raven-Symoné used Semaglutide?
Raven-Symoné, also known simply as Raven, is an American actress, singer and songwriter best known for her role in the children's show That’s So Raven. Raven said in 2023 that she has pre-diabetes and diabetes runs in her family, and she believes that Ozempic should be used predominantly by people who require it for type 2 diabetes.
Has Margaret Josephs used Semaglutide?
Margaret Josephs is an American television personality and fashion designer who is best known for her role on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Josephs has revealed that she takes a ‘cocktail’ of peptides and hormone replacement therapy. The exact injections she uses are not known, but it is known that she takes one injection once a day, another five times a week, and another once a week.
Has Julia Fox used Semaglutide?
Julia Fox is an American actress and model, best known for her role in Uncut Gems, as well as her relationship with rapper Kanye West. It was noted that Fox underwent a physical transformation which led to people speculating that Semaglutide was behind her weight loss. Fox would deny these claims, saying “I’m not (using Semaglutide) and I never have... I would never do that.”
Has Kyle Richards used Semaglutide?
Kyle Richards is an American actress and television personality who is best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. After rumours were sparked about Richards potentially using Semaglutide, she responded by saying, “I’m not on any weight loss drug. If you know me, you know I have terrible anxiety so that would scare me to death. I have never, ever ever taken it.”
Has Meghan McCain used Semaglutide?
Meghan McCain is an American television personality and daughter of former politician and presidential candidate John McCain. In an article written by McCain for The Daily Mail, she claimed that she was asked whether she was going to be using Semaglutide after giving birth. She has denied ever using the medication.
Has Jameela Jamil used Semaglutide?
Jameela Jamil is a British actress, podcaster and television presenter perhaps best known for her time presenting T4 on Channel 4. Jamil has been outspoken about Semaglutide medications, particularly Ozempic. She has said, “I fear for everyone in the next few years. Rich people are buying this stuff off prescription for upwards of 1000 dollars. Actual diabetics are seeing shortages. It's now a mainstream craze in Hollywood.”
Has Martin Short used Semaglutide?
Martin Short is a Canadian actor, comedian and writer, best known for his roles in films and TV shows such as Three Amigos, Only Murders In The Building and Father of the Bride. During an appearance on Saturday Night Live, Short made a joke, saying “I ran out of Ozempic” whilst eating a burger. Short has never confirmed that he has used Ozempic or any Semaglutide medications, however, as it was a joke on a comedy show it is fair to assume he has not.
Has Sophie Turner used Semaglutide?
Sophie Turner is a British actress who is best known for her role as Sansa Stark in the fantasy drama Game of Thrones, as well as her marriage to Joe Jonas. Turner has not used Semaglutide, and her only interaction with the medication was a post to her Instagram story in which she put “WTF” to an advertisement board advertising Ozempic in the New York subway.
What celebrities have used Semaglutide?
Confirmed Semaglutide Use | Have Not Used Semaglutide/Have Spoken About Semaglutide |
| Elon Musk | Rosie O’Donnell |
| Boris Johnson | Crystal Kung Minkoff |
| Chelsea Handler | Khloé Kardashian |
| Dolores Catania | Mindy Kaling |
| Remi Bader | Charles Barkley |
| Amy Schumer | Raven-Symoné |
| Sharon Osbourne | Margaret Josephs |
| Tracy Morgan | Julia Fox |
| Golnesa ‘GG’ Gharachedaghi | Kyle Richards |
| Meghan McCain | |
| Jameela Jamil | |
| Martin Short | |
| Sophie Turner |
Do you require a prescription to buy Semaglutide?
Yes, in the UK, Semaglutide-based medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are available only on prescription. Due to potential side effects and the need to ensure it's suitable for the patient, it's essential to obtain it through a healthcare professional. Always consult with a doctor or healthcare provider before seeking such treatments to ensure it's appropriate for your specific health needs and circumstances.
Can you buy Semaglutide online at UK Meds?
Yes, you can purchase different Semaglutide medications online from UK Meds. We have two different Semaglutide medications for different needs, including:
Wegovy: This is injectable Semaglutide which is used to help people to manage their weight and aid in weight loss when it is used alongside regular exercise and a health diet. You can purchase Wegovy online from UK Meds.
Ozempic: This is injectable Semaglutide that can be used to help people to manage their type 2 diabetes. You can purchase Ozempic online from UK Meds.
What alternative weight loss treatments are available at UK Meds?
If you do not wish to use Semaglutide to help with managing your weight, there are a number of different weight loss products that we provide, including:
Saxenda: This is an injectable weight loss medication, similar to Wegovy, that contains the active ingredient liraglutide.
Orlistat: This is an oral weight loss medication that limits the amount of calories your body absorbs.
Xenical and Alli: These are both branded versions of Orlistat.
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