In response to the rampant rumors about her using Ozempic to achieve a 100 – pound weight loss, Bates was forthcoming. She disclosed that over the past seven years, she lost 80 pounds through dedicated lifestyle and diet changes. Only then did she use Ozempic to shed the final 20 pounds. “There’s been a lot of talk that I just was able to do this because of Ozempic,” the Oscar – winning actress explained. “But I have to impress upon people out there that this was hard work for me, especially during the pandemic. It’s very hard to say you’ve had enough.”
Social media was abuzz with reactions to Bates’ transformation. Some fans were simply in awe of her new look. “Looking amazing Kathy. You are amazing,” one wrote. Another chimed in, “A beautiful talented lady at any size!” However, not all comments were positive. Some netizens were fixated on her weight loss method. One wrote, “Shocking weight loss,” accompanied by an eye – roll emoji, while another commented, “Ozempic really is Hollywood’s new bestie.”
