Jameela Jamil Slams Serena Williams Over Weight Loss Drug Promotion
Kai Montgomery here, reluctantly wading into yet another celebrity feud that probably should’ve stayed out of the spotlight. But since you’re all clearly obsessed, I’ll begrudgingly break it down.
Oh, look. Another celebrity promoting a trendy weight loss drug. Groundbreaking. But when Serena Williams, a woman whose body has been sculpted by decades of elite athleticism, starts shilling for GLP-1 medications, people are going to notice. And apparently, Jameela Jamil is *not* impressed.
Jamil recently took to social media to blast Williams for her involvement with Ro, the healthcare company where her husband, Alexis Ohanian, is a major investor and board member. Serena’s been making the media rounds, hyping her 31-pound weight loss thanks to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic — the so-called miracle solution everyone’s been whispering about since the red carpets started showing fewer muffin tops.
But Jameela, who’s long been an outspoken critic of quick-fix beauty standards and the pharmaceutical industry’s role in them, isn’t buying it. She took to Instagram to share a scathing post, listing a disturbing array of potential side effects tied to these medications: gastric paralysis, pancreatitis, cancer, hair loss, osteoporosis, severe malnutrition, muscle mass loss, depression, thyroid issues, blindness, and long-term metabolism problems.
“These drugs come at a price,” she wrote, “and I’m deeply uncomfortable with celebrities who have access to top-tier medical care pushing these medications onto the general public.”
She also pointed out a major flaw in the marketing of these drugs — people often regain the weight once they stop using them. That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, is it?
Now, let’s be clear: Serena Williams is not just a tennis icon; she’s a businesswoman, mother, and brand powerhouse. So when she speaks, people listen. But in this case, critics like Jamil are asking whether that influence should extend to health and wellness decisions that could have serious consequences.
Williams, for her part, has defended her choice, emphasizing that the decision to use GLP-1s was personal and medically guided. She’s also highlighted the importance of mental well-being and confidence, especially after returning to the spotlight post-pregnancy and navigating the pressures of public scrutiny.
Still, the backlash is real. Jamil’s post has sparked a broader conversation about celebrity influence in health trends, the ethics of endorsing medications without full transparency, and the societal pressure on women — especially high-profile women — to maintain a certain body type.
And let’s not forget: Serena’s timing is interesting. Her media push came just ahead of the US Open, where she’s expected to make appearances and support the tennis world she helped shape. Whether this was a calculated PR move or a genuine personal testimonial remains unclear.
What *is* clear? The public is tired of being sold half-truths under the guise of empowerment. If you’re going to promote a drug, you better be ready to answer for the fine print.
So, what’s next? Will Serena respond directly? Will Jameela keep the pressure on? And perhaps most importantly, will fans start questioning the next celebrity-endorsed “miracle” cure?
Well, that was a waste of time. Moving on.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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