Melissa McCarthy addresses Ozempic comment: “Barbra Streisand knows I exist?”
nme.comMelissa McCarthy has responded to Barbra Streisand’s recent viral comment on her Instagram.On Monday (April 29) the actor shared a since deleted photo of herself and director Adam Shankman, with the caption: “Pastels only to honour the incredible @matthewbourne13 at the @ctgla gala last night with this fella @adamshankman!!
Thiiiiis much closer to my dream of dancing on stage.”Streisand commented on the post: “Give him my regards did you take Ozempic?” referring to the Type 2 diabetes drug treatment, which has been reportedly taken by some celebrities, including Sharon Osbourne, to aid weight loss.Streisand received criticism from Instagram users, with some interpreting her comment as a slight at McCarthy.
One user wrote: “Who cares how someone loses?? As long as they get healthier. Everyone tearing her down really needs to get some therapy.”Now, McCarthy has responded to the comment with another Instagram post.
The Bridesmaids star uploaded a video featuring her reading an old magazine with a young Streisand on the cover, accompanied by the caption: “@barbrastreisand fan club members only!!!”In the video, she confirmed her thoughts about the viral comment, saying: “The takeaway — Barbra Streisand knows I exist?
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