Renowned actress and singer Barbra Streisand caused quite a stir with a comment she left on Melissa McCarthy‘s recent Instagram post, which has since garnered widespread attention.
While attending the Center Theatre Group’s CTG Gala on a Sunday evening, Melissa McCarthy stunned attendees in an elegant white dress and blazer. Her companion for the evening was director Adam Shankman, with whom she shared the red carpet.
The day after the gala, Melissa uploaded snapshots from the event on her Instagram account.
Her photo caption read: “Pastels only to honor the incredible @matthewbourne13 at the @ctgla gala last night with this fella @adamshankman!! Thiiiiis much closer to my dream of dancing on stage ,” McCarthy expressed with enthusiasm.
While celebrities like Mariska Hargitay, Elizabeth Banks, and Octavia Spencer praised Melissa for looking “gorgeous” and “stunning,” Barbra Streisand‘s comment was unusually direct and personal.
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“Give him my regards did you take Ozempic?” Babs inquired in a public comment.
The comment has left many people shocked and is still visible on Melissa’s Instagram page.
A fan responded to Streisand’s comment saying, “dude that’s so rude omg her body is none of your business also ozempic if you’re not diabetic of some sort is a very dangerous method and not only that for someone that’s supposed to be a friend of hers this is totally disgusting and disrespectful.”
Another person added, “wow really! What happened to not talking about Bodies! As a mother of a daughter that’s not ok we as women need to not focus on appearance.”
For those curious, here’s a peek at 20 celebrities who have publicly shared their experiences with Ozempic or similar weight management medications.
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Ozempic is a medication commonly prescribed for the management of type 2 diabetes. It has also gained attention for its off-label use for weight loss.
The article does not mention a response from Melissa McCarthy to the public comment made by Barbra Streisand.
Barbra Streisand’s comment was unexpected because it directly asked Melissa McCarthy about her use of a medication, which is generally considered a private matter.
While some celebrities openly discuss their medication use, it’s typically considered a personal health matter and not often discussed as publicly as in this instance.
The public’s reaction has been one of shock and criticism, considering it as an inappropriate comment on another person’s body and potential medical choices.