Ashley Graham calls weight loss drugs a ‘smack in the face’ to body positivity movement
Ashley Graham criticized the growing popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, calling them a setback for the body positivity movement. She expressed concern that the trend undermines progress toward body acceptance and inclusivity. However, she remains hopeful that plus-size women will continue to have visibility and representation.
- ▪Ashley Graham described the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs as 'a smack in the face' to body positivity advocates.
- ▪She emphasized that these drugs won't erase the existence of plus-size women, noting there will always be women considered plus size.
- ▪Graham praised the evolution of the movement, highlighting the influence of diverse plus-size creators on social media.
- ▪Some celebrities are reportedly using microdoses of weight loss drugs despite already being thin, according to industry sources.
- ▪Podcaster Brianna Chickenfry criticized the non-medical use of Ozempic, warning of potential dangers for those who don't need it.
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Celebrity News Ashley Graham calls weight loss drugs a ‘smack in the face’ to body positivity movement By Antoinette Bueno Published May 3, 2026, 7:58 p.m. ET Ashley Graham blasted the effects of the GLP-1 trend when it comes to the body positivity movement. The model covers Marie Claire’s new Motherhood issue and called the popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, as well as the return of thinner runway models, “really disheartening.” “There was a pendulum that swung that was so body acceptance, positivity, everybody be who they want to be,” she told the magazine.
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