Exclusive | Perez Hilton reveals what he really thinks about stars on Ozempic and names celebs who was very cagey about it
Perez Hilton has a new obsession — and it’s got Hollywood’s elite shedding pounds faster than you can say “paparazzi.”Since hitting the scene, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have taken Tinseltown by storm, with A-listers looking thinner than they have in decades. The Post caught up with the infamous gossip blogger to get his take on celebs riding the GLP-1 wave and his mission to make the game-changing drugs accessible to more than just the stars.The US is facing a major waistline crisis, with nearly three-quarters of adults classified as overweight or obese, alongside almost half of teens and young adults.But there’s a glimmer of hope: Obesity rates dipped slightly in 2023, marking the first decrease in at least a decade.Experts believe the drop is likely linked to the nation’s GLP-1 craze, which has been fueled by celebrity endorsements and online influencers.Surveys show that roughly 1 in 8 American adults have tried a GLP-1 drug, which mimics a natural hormone in the body to regulate insulin and blood sugar levels, helping users feel fuller longer.“It’s a game changer for so many people who have felt helpless for so long,” said Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira. “Now, there is help, and there’s no stigma anymore,” he continued.
“Oprah is talking about it.Whoopi [Goldberg] is talking about it.
Adam Lambert is talking about it.All the Housewives are doing it.”Hilton said that while celebrities don’t owe the public an explanation about their medical history, he thinks it’s “wonderful” that stars are opening up about their weight loss struggles and experiences with the trendy meds.“What I don’t like are the ones that are deceptive about it,” the celebrity columnist said.
“Kelly Clarkson, I’m talking about you.She was very cagey with how she spoke about it.
Either don’t talk about it or just be honest.” The “Because of You” singer had credited her dramatic transformation to diet, exercise, ...