Jameela Jamil Joins The Ozempic Conversation

Jameela Jamil has had enough of people using rapid weight loss solutions.

It all started last November when a controversial New York Post article highlighted how multiple social media trends and runway appearances cemented their view that certain bodies can be trendier than others. Although it had received some criticism, things eventually quieted until last week when a Tik Toker disclosed how a diabetes drug — Ozempic — affected her weight.

When the article was initially published, Jamil had used her front camera to record a clip that saw her reminding viewers, "We tried this before in the '90s, and millions of people developed eating disorders. I had one for like 20 years. We're not doing this again. We're not going back. Our bodies are not trends."

The actress then divulged her knowledge about celebrities trying to lose unhealthy amounts of weight within a short period by using weight loss injections, specifically Ozempic. As it turned out, the use of the injectable meant for people with type II diabetes has made it almost inaccessible since it went viral as a weight loss trend on social media.

"The Good Place" star reiterated her message in a recent Instagram post featuring a black background with the words, "I have said what I have said about the potential harm of people using the diabetes medication for weight loss only. I fear for everyone in the next few years. Rich people are buying this stuff off prescription for upwards of 1000 dollars."

The outspoken presenter continued, noting that "Actual diabetics are seeing shortages" because "It's a now mainstream craze in Hollywood." She hoped things would "not end the same way" they did during the opioids craze due to "little to no discussion of the side effects in any advertising online."

"I'm deeply concerned but I can't change any of your minds because fat phobia has our generation in a chokehold," Jamil conclusively wrote. While the like count on the post was almost 40k at the time of writing, her comment section was empty. As the former BBC Radio 1 host explained in her caption, the reason for that was the pointlessness of having "this conversation anymore." In the words of the 36-year-old:

"I'm seeing people really struggle because of this stuff. It has become the exact uncontrollable wave I thought it would become and I hope that I'm worried for no reason, and that my doctors who have been advising me on this stuff are wrong, and that In 2 years nobody is saying "F**k she was right and she tried to warn us for 6 months.""

Another person who has seen the ongoing conversation around Ozempic is Remi Bader, a well-known body positivity advocate on TikTok. The Blast reported that the conversation is a bit more personal for the influencer as she needed to use the treatment following a doctor's diagnosis that she was pre-diabetic, insulin resistant, and still putting on weight.

Unfortunately, the drug quickly triggered some red flags which Badder could not ignore, especially in the long term. For starters, Ozempic made her binge eat, and even when she lost weight, she "gained double the weight back."

That side effect did not sit well with the influencer, who believes that only people with diabetes should use the drug. Bader has since stopped using Ozempic and wants others to quit it too.

Jamil recently made headlines after she called out  SFX Magazine for giving their interview with her a clickbait title. As reported by The Blast, the British beauty  had emphasized her interest in becoming a part of the "Star Wars" franchise when she shared:

"I've done DC, I've done the MCU, I've now joined Star Trek, so it feels only natural that I should at least be allowed to do catering at Star Wars. I've been referring to it as my nerd EGOT [Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony] – that would be the ultimate dream come true and fulfill every 12-year-old fantasy I had. I'd take literally anything, but I think, a villain.…."

However, the outlet's headline alleged that the former English teacher was eager to "jump ship" after "She-Hulk" tanked on Disney+. The falsehood printed Jamily to share a screenshot of the title and her actual words on Instagram, writing in part:

"Hope these people stretch before they attempt the mental gymnastics required to create such nonsense."

The post has received 59k likes and hundreds of supportive comments from her fans and fellow celebrities such as Kechi Okwuchi and Sophia Bush.