Whoopi Goldberg recently shared the surprising reason behind her significant weight loss. The actress reflected on a moment when someone mistook her for wearing a fat suit while filming the 2022 drama ‘Till, which led her to realize she weighed 300 pounds. This encounter was a wake-up call for Goldberg, prompting her to make a change.
While the exact amount of weight she lost remains undisclosed, Goldberg addressed a concerning situation where her image was used without consent in a weight loss drug advertisement. She clarified during an episode of The View in February 2025 that the ad was fake, and she had no association with the product.
Goldberg admitted to using the weight-loss drug Mounjaro to assist in her transformation, emphasizing its positive impact on her health. She candidly discussed her weight loss journey, mentioning how she had previously not paid much attention to her weight until the fat suit incident.
The actress highlighted the importance of taking control of one’s health and not succumbing to societal judgments regarding weight loss drugs. She emphasized the significance of self-awareness and personal responsibility in maintaining a healthy body.
Goldberg is among a group of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Charles Barkley, who have spoken openly about their experiences with weight loss medications such as Ozempic or Mounjaro.
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