Whoopi Goldberg Reveals Weight Loss Journey with Mounjaro

NEW YORK, NY — Whoopi Goldberg has openly discussed her weight loss experience, crediting the type 2 diabetes medication Mounjaro for helping her shed an incredible amount of weight. During a recent conversation, the 69-year-old Oscar winner revealed she lost the weight equivalent to ‘almost two people,’ a transformation she is eager to share.

Goldberg first mentioned her use of Mounjaro in March 2024 while participating in a discussion about Oprah Winfrey’s special ‘Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.’ She recounted reaching nearly 300 pounds during production of the 2022 film ‘Till,’ in which she played Mamie Till-Bradley, mother of Emmett Till, who was murdered in 1955. ‘I had taken all these steroids and I was on all this stuff, and one of the things that’s helped me drop the weight is Mounjaro. That’s what I used,’ Goldberg said.

The actress’s weight loss journey comes in the wake of a serious health scare she suffered in 2018, which involved a month-long hospital stay due to pneumonia in both lungs. Doctors informed her that there was only a 30 percent chance she would survive. She also developed sepsis, a severe condition where the body attacks itself in response to infection, which likely contributed to her weight gain due to prescribed steroids.

Goldberg shared her thoughts on the stigma surrounding weight loss drugs, explaining that unlike many people, she rarely saw her weight as an issue. ‘My weight has come and gone and up and down, but it’s never been an issue for me because I don’t listen to what other people say about me,’ she stated. However, a point of reflection came when she looked in the mirror and recognized the need for change.

In a follow-up conversation on ‘The View,’ Goldberg praised Mounjaro as a ‘wonderful little shot that works for folks who need some help.’ She emphasized the medication’s effectiveness, especially compared to Ozempic, another diabetes drug known for weight management. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, which studies suggest has produced greater weight loss results than Ozempic’s ingredient, semaglutide.

When asked how she perceived her past weight gain, Goldberg expressed disappointment at the assumptions others made about her. ‘I was indignant,’ she recalled, regarding a fan who mistakenly thought she was wearing a fat suit while filming ‘Till.’ Her candid remarks reveal the struggles of self-image, particularly in the public eye.

Goldberg also weighed in on the backlash fellow celebrity Kelly Clarkson faced regarding her weight loss methods. ‘We have to let people do what they need to do to get where they need to get to,’ Goldberg argued. ‘Stop being mad that they’re not doing it your way. It’s not like we really know what you’re doing.’

Her comments highlight a broader conversation about societal perceptions of weight and health. Goldberg’s experience serves as a reminder that each individual’s journey is unique and complex, underscoring the importance of support over judgment.

As Goldberg continues her advocacy for understanding weight loss challenges, she concludes with a call for acceptance. ‘Maybe the key is to stop judging everybody,’ she stated on ‘The View.’ ‘Everyone has something to say, but no one said, ‘How you doing?”