Vanessa Williams’ Recent Health Confession Sparks Concern Among Fans

Vanessa Williams, the first Black Miss America who parlayed that title into a highly successful career as an actress and singer, has made a candid health confession that has some fans concerned.

During a recent interview, Vanessa Williams, 62, confessed to using a range of treatments to maintain her appearance.

However, after admitting to using tirzepatide, a GLP-1, social media users swarmed the comment section of a recent post, urging her to shelve the weight loss medication for good.

Williams, who recently concluded her role as Miranda Priestly in the West End version of "The Devil Wears Prada," spoke openly about her body in a revealing new interview with HELLO.

Speaking with the publication, the "Desperate Housewives" actress confessed that she's been using tirzepatide, a GLP-1 known as Mounjaro, for at least two years.

According to Williams, the drug is a "game changer," and she has no problem using it to help her feel her best.

"When I turned 60, I was like: ‘I want to be here for a long time, and I want to look my best. So what am I going to do?'" she said.

While weight loss is a byproduct of taking GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro or Ozempic, Williams explained that she began using the drug for an entirely different reason.

"My fifties were hard. I started perimenopause in my late forties but suddenly, at 51, it’s crazy how your body changes. You feel out of control because you’re working out the same way, eating the same, and your body is not reacting the way it used to," she said.

Williams also discussed being on hormone replacement therapy and NAD+ injections, expressing her excitement over the latest advancements in longevity science.

"Science is amazing," she stated. "I'm like: 'What's next? Bring it on!'"

In addition to Mounjaro, Williams told HELLO that she's been undergoing regular facial treatments called P5, which involves "polynucleotides, hyaluronic acid and an updated version of the 'vampire facial,' where your blood is extracted, spun to separate the platelet-rich fibrin and injected back into your face."

But that's not all. A handheld Ziip device, which connects to a mobile app offering various settings for "tightening, plumping, contouring, and even tackling spots," is also part of Williams' facial routine. "It was created by the make-up artist Melanie Simon, who I worked with when I was doing 'Desperate Housewives,'" she said, adding that she's been using the device for 15 years.

An Instagram blog recently shared photos of Williams while highlighting her statements about using a GLP-1, igniting widespread concern among social media users.

"Vanessa, please put whatever you done loss... back," a user wrote, while another said, "She don't need nan nother dose either."

Other users echoed similar sentiments, with one sharing, "Another dose might take you out, sister."

A fourth user shared a different perspective, seemingly encouraging Williams to embrace aging.

"Yall gonna hate me, but older people need a little weight. It looks healthier and they look older when they are too thin. Ok bye," they shared.

Williams is just one of many celebrities who have generated headlines after speaking publicly about using Ozempic or Mounjaro—originally a type 2 diabetes drug that inadvertently causes weight loss.

In addition to the former beauty queen, singer Lizzo, and actor Amanda Bynes, who have praised the drug for helping them achieve their fitness goals, a handful of reality stars, including "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" OG Heather Gay, have also praised it.

Gay previously admitted to using Ozempic to help her lose nearly 30 pounds in September 2025, and in a recent interview, the mother of three shared that she'd continue using the drug for the foreseeable future.

I think that’s part of my daily routine as much as I have, you know, nutritional choices to support it," she said. "This is working for me, and I'm just grateful to be here."