Oprah Winfrey Takes on Weight Stigma in the Ozempic Era

Oprah Winfrey hosted a prime-time special, “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” addressing weight stigma and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Winfrey shared her own experiences, aiming to destigmatize weight struggles. Experts discussed the internal battle with “food noise” and the benefits of medication despite side effects. However, concerns were raised about perpetuating a narrative that frames body size as a medical issue. Accessibility issues and supply shortages for these drugs were also highlighted.