Jameela Jamil Slams Serena Williams Over Weight Loss Drugs With 'Drastic Side Effects'

Jameela Jamil's latest targets are celebrities promoting weight loss drugs like Serena Williams' recent GLP-1 confession. 

The actress, best known for her advocacy and online commentary, recently called out the tennis superstar and other entertainers for promoting medications without disclosing their potential side effects. She found their behavior unethical, warning fans not to jump on the latest celebrity trend without adequate research.

Jameela Jamil is famous for advocating for body positivity and honesty amongst celebrities, frequently fighting against unrealistic beauty standards and plastic surgery encouragement. However, her comments about Serena Williams did not sit right with some of her fans.

Jamil penned a lengthy message to fans on Instagram, calling out Williams for pushing the benefits of GLP-1 injections without addressing their potential side effects. She implied the athlete had falsely advertised the drug as a "miracle" weight loss cure, writing:

"Serena Williams is selling GLP-1s. The thing I feel most uncomfortable about here is that celebrities have access to doctors that most others don't have access to. These 'miracle' weight loss drugs come at a price."

Jamil noted the possible side effects include "paralysis of the gastric system, pancreatitis, cancer, hair loss, osteoporosis, severe malnutrition, muscle mass loss, depression," and more. She stressed that blood tests, a nutritionist, and other preparations were needed before one could use these weight loss drugs.

"If things go wrong, you don't have a billion dollars to fix it, that's why I don't like celebrities pushing drugs with such drastic documented side effects," Jamil concluded. She echoed similar sentiments in the post's caption, stressing that she was pushing for transparency and not judging Williams's choices.

Jamil's rant continued in the post's caption, noting she learned about the potential side effects of weight loss drugs from the official websites of these medications. She claimed some people had asked to highlight that Williams's husband, Alexis Ohanian, invested in the company she promoted.

The TV personality noted that anyone offended by her call for transparency and medical responsibility was a part of the problem. She added that her "size does not change the fact that we need to maintain transparency, especially when celebrities make millions from endorsing a drug."

She concluded her message with a warning about cancer, claiming those with a predisposition towards thyroid cancer were at risk of developing the condition if they used these weight loss drugs.

Jamil's comments sparked hundreds of mixed reactions from IG users, with some slamming her for spreading unnecessary fear and panic.

One critic bashed Jamil's post, labeling it a "disappointing miss" because of the alleged benefits they had gotten from using GLP-1. Another told her to mind her business, stressing that it was Williams's body and her choice. A third echoed similar sentiments, describing her comments as a "fear-mongering post."

"I completely disagree. There's a terrible stigma around these medications, and they're changing lives. Endorsements like this help break that stigma and open doors... especially for Black women," an IG user argued.

Meanwhile, Jamil's supporters slammed the hate she received, noting her words were misinterpreted. A shocked fan declared, "All you people in this comment section need to go back to high school and take remedial reading comprehension courses. Holy sh-t." Another agreed, writing:

"This comment section is wild- purposefully misinterpreting what you said and taking it as a personal attack. Have we lost all critical thinking?"

According to a January report by Henry Ford Health, injectable weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro have several benefits for treating obesity, alongside a few cons. Dr. Suki K. Singh explained that the semaglutide slows downs the user's digestion, reducing hunger pangs while stimulating fullness.

Unfortunately, the effects of these injectable weight loss medications wear off once you stop using them and can lead to weight gain. Dr. Singh stressed that the weight regained varied from patient to patient, depending on their appetite, as some might feel hungry more quickly after a meal.

To retain the benefits of the medications after stopping them, Dr. Singh noted it was crucial to make healthy lifestyle changes. He explained that a balanced diet, logging calorie intake, reducing snacking, and regular exercise could help patients maintain their desired weight after stopping the weight loss injections.

Jamil's comments about weight loss drugs followed Williams's recent confession about her use of GLP-1. The Blast covered the story, reporting that the former professional tennis player revealed she struggled with losing weight after childbirth.

She welcomed two daughters with her husband, Alexis Olympia in 2017, and Adira River in 2023. Williams noted she was disheartened by her underwhelming progress despite her strict regimen as an athlete, noting she wasn't shedding the weight like she used to.

The situation eventually sparked her interest in weight loss drugs, stressing that she was initially hesitant about using them. However, after adequate research and conversations with her doctors, Williams gave GLP-1 a chance and lost unwanted pounds while enhancing her diet and exercise regimen.

Will Serena Williams respond to Jameela Jamil's comments?