Amanda Bynes Breaks Silence on Ozempic Use—The Surprising Reason Behind Her Decision Revealed!

Amanda Bynes was recently spotted strolling through Los Angeles, casually dropping the bombshell that she’s diving into the world of Ozempic—a blockbuster weight-loss med that’s got Hollywood buzzing. At 39, this former child star didn’t shy away from talking about her weight struggles and opened up about her journey to slim down, citing some honest reasons that range from battling depression to the odd desire to look better in those inevitable paparazzi snaps. Now, whether you see this as a savvy move or just another celeb chasing quick fixes, it’s clear Amanda’s candid confession has stirred the pot and got fans buzzing—some cheering her on, others throwing shade. So, what do you think—will Ozempic be her magic ticket back to feeling fabulous, or is this just another chapter in the rollercoaster ride of celebrity life? LEARN MORE

Amanda Bynes was spotted out and about in Los Angeles after telling fans she was starting Ozempic.

The former child star, 39, candidly spoke about her current weight and how she’s taking the blockbuster weight-loss medication to help her slim down.

Fans had mixed reactions after she shared the exact reason why she was turning to Ozempic.

“If it makes her happy then good for her. She’s had enough troubles,” one commented, while another wrote, “I feel sorry for her she must be going through something.”

Amanda Bynes stepped out in Los Angeles after telling fans she was “excited” to start Ozempic

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The She’s the Man actress was dressed casually in a grey hoodie, black cargo pants, and Converse sneakers while walking down the street in LA this week.

She appeared relaxed, with a vape in her hand during the outing.

While her appearance was low-key, her recent Ozempic confession was not.

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The retired actress announced to her fans that she was officially joining the Ozempic club.

Ozempic is an anti-diabetic medication that’s normally prescribed to manage diabetes. But it has become wildly popular for its weight-loss effects in recent years.

The former Nickelodeon star said in a TikTok video that she hoped to slim down from 173 to 130 pounds

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Amanda, who previously said she gained weight from being depressed, said she was “excited” to shed some pounds using Hollywood’s favorite slimming solution.

“I’m going on Ozempic,” she said in a TikTok video shared on Sunday, June 22. “So excited.”

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ADVERTISEMENTThe Amanda Show alum shared her weight-loss goals while casually dying her hair pink and green in the TikTok video.

“I’m 173 now,” she went on to say, “so I hope to get down to 130—which would be awesome.”

The reason for taking the GLP-1 medication was “so I look better in paparazzi pictures and you don’t see my double chin from strange angles.”

The former rom-com queen said she wanted to use Ozempic to look “better in paparazzi pictures”

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The millennial TV sweetheart assured fans that she would keep them updated on her “Ozempic journey” before concluding the video.

Last year, Amanda opened up on social media about her weight gain due to depression.

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“I’ve gained over 20lbs in the past few months from being depressed,” she wrote in an Instagram Story shared in March 2024.

“I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean,” she said.

“I weigh 162 lbs right now and want to get back to 110 lbs,” she added.

Her Ozempic announcement came over a year after she said she “gained over 20lbs” due to depression

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ADVERTISEMENTThe ex-Nickelodeon star showcased her art pieces last December as she co-hosted an event with apparel designer Austin Babbitt, also known as Asspizza.

Her artistic creations, with tiles like Grey, Night, Stars, and Lavender Dreams, were put on display during the art show and clothing pop-up.

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Amanda revealed in April this year that she had joined a subscription-based platform—popularly used by adult content creators—to connect more closely with her fans.

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