‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum Brittany Cartwright Reacts to Ozempic Rumors, Credits Camera for Her Look
26.05.2023 - 17:31
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Laughing it off. Brittany Cartwright responded after social media users questioned whether she’s been taking Ozempic for weight loss.
“It’s actually the .5 zoom on the iPhone camera lol,” the Vanderpump Rules alum, 34, wrote in an Instagram comment on Thursday, May 25, replying to someone who’d written, “Omg Ozempic.”
The exchange occurred after Cartwright shared a series of photos captioned, “Lately.” The first snap in the carousel — a mirror selfie of the Bravo star in bike shorts and a T-shirt — seemingly inspired some commenters to question Cartwright’s appearance. (Her upload also included photos of her with husband Jax Taylor and their son, Cruz, 2.)
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The Kentucky native is the latest celeb to speak out about Ozempic, which is the name brand of one of several semaglutide drugs used to treat diabetes. In recent months, the medication has become popular for its off-label usage as a weight loss treatment.
Several Bravo stars — including Dolores Catania and Margaret Josephs — have confessed to taking Ozempic or similar drugs, while others have vehemently denied using it. In January, Kyle Richards clapped back after sharing a selfie that showed off her toned abs.
“I have never tried ozempic and this is not from plastic surgery,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 54, commented via Instagram at the time. “I’m honest about what I do. But if giving plastic surgery the credit makes you feel better then pop off sister.”
Earlier this week, the Halloween actress doubled down on her denial, saying that her struggle with anxiety prevents her from even trying the injectable medication.
“I can say that I have never tried it and I have never taken it,” the California native