Dame Joan Collins has declared she would 'never dream' of using popular weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, citing the 'disastrous' impacts they can have on people's facial appearances. In a candid interview with Hello! magazine, the veteran actress and author expressed her firm stance against these pharmaceutical interventions, which have surged in popularity globally with millions seeking rapid weight reduction.
Collins Advocates for Traditional Methods
Joan Collins emphasised her preference for more natural approaches to weight management, stating that individuals looking to shed a few pounds should simply 'cut down' on their food intake rather than resorting to injections. She elaborated, 'I don't believe in needles and things. I've never had Botox or anything in my face.' On the topic of Ozempic, she added, 'I'd never dream of doing something like that. I have seen too many disastrous faces.'
Collins further advised, 'I think if you're going to lose weight, you have to cut down. You want to enjoy your life. You don't want to live on a celery stick.' Her comments highlight a growing debate over the safety and aesthetic consequences of weight-loss drugs, which are often prescribed for obesity but have gained traction among celebrities and the general public seeking quick results.
Kelly Osbourne Confronts Online Abuse
Joan Collins' remarks coincide with Kelly Osbourne's public response to cruel trolls who targeted her slimmed-down appearance at the recent Brit Awards. The 41-year-old television personality attended the ceremony to accept a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for her late father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July. However, the event was marred by negative comments about her weight loss on social media.
Speaking out against the backlash, Kelly said, 'There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something. Kicking me while I'm down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love most.' She continued, 'None of it proves strength, it only reveals a profound absence of character. I'm currently going through the hardest time of my life. I should not even have to defend myself. But I won't sit here and allow myself to be dehumanised in such a way.'
Recent Events and Public Concern
Kelly Osbourne's appearance at the Brit Awards, where she oozed glamour in a black dress with a matching feathered jacket, has sparked genuine concern for her health and wellbeing. This follows her attendance at other high-profile events, including a front-row seat at London Fashion Week, where she looked considerably slimmer at the Ascot Millinery Collective's catwalk presentation in Mayfair's Claridge's.
Despite denying the use of weight-loss jabs, Kelly has faced a torrent of vile comments online. She recently shared a screenshot of a distasteful message on Instagram that read, 'Looks like a dead body... she's too thin and fragile... looks like she's going to see her dad soon,' accompanied by laughing emojis. In response, the mother of one wrote, 'Literally can't believe how disgusting some human beings are! No one deserves this sort of abuse!'
Kelly's mother, Sharon Osbourne, 73, supported her at the Brit Awards, where they both dressed in black for the occasion. Sharon opted for a three-piece black suit as they posed together before receiving Ozzy's bittersweet award. The incident underscores the ongoing issues of body-shaming and online harassment in the entertainment industry, particularly during times of personal grief.
