Side-By-Side Pics Of Celebrity Dads Over 40 Who Have Confirmed Ozempic Or GLP-1 Use

The “perfect male body” has changed a lot over the past decade, and men of all ages have felt the pressure to conform to the impossible standard. While it’s difficult to know exactly how this pressure affects middle-aged men due to limited research, a few studies have hinted that societal standards may be impacting them more than we realize. For instance, a 2020 study in BMC Public Health found that middle-aged men were far more likely to have a distorted body image than middle-aged women. 

Some of the external factors that could have influenced this perception include aging, weight gain, and a lack of effort at losing weight. Meanwhile, a 2005 study showed that middle-aged men with a distorted self-image could experience issues with social and sexual functioning as well as depression and anxiety. On the outside, it can seem like taking GLP-1 medication could easily quell some of these negative self-perceptions. However, it’s not quite as simple as that. 

A 2025 survey conducted by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University with DatingAdvice.com found that men were more likely to feel stigma about taking GLP-1 medication as compared to women. Around 60% of the men who held this belief were concerned about being shamed or judged for their decision. However, as a whole, men were three times more likely to say that they felt a confidence boost after taking a semaglutide. Thankfully, several celebrity men have admitted to GLP-1 medication use to reduce the stigma. Notably, some of these men are dads in their 40s who probably found it even harder to open up about using the diabetes drug in a judgmental environment.

Speaking to The Times in October 2023, Robbie Williams confirmed that he had achieved a 25-pound weight loss through “something like Ozempic.” Then, in a November 2025 interview with The Sun, the father of four claimed that the GLP-1 medication had made his eyesight so blurry that he couldn’t even properly watch a football game. 

The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that the drop in blood sugar levels brought on by GLP-1 medication can bring a change in vision that lasts a couple of months. The medical association also stated that previous studies linking semaglutide to increased risk of vision loss through ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) weren’t all that solid.

During a January 2025 appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Josh Gad revealed that GLP-1 medication had greatly aided his 40-pound weight loss journey by quietening the food noise in his mind. The “Frozen” actor also revealed why he decided to try weight loss drugs, saying, “I want to be there for my kids.” 

Unfortunately, Gad had developed diverticulitis due to the GLP-1 medication that had triggered his weight loss. Mayo Clinic writes that diverticulitis is a condition caused by the inflammation of the pouches on the walls of the large intestine. The father of two had subsequently switched to a different form of GLP-1 medication.

In an April 2024 Page Six interview, Jon Gosselin shared that he had managed to shed 32 pounds in two months, thanks to GLP-1 medication. Unsurprisingly, the “Jon and Kate Plus 8” alum’s sole regret was that he didn’t get his hands on the medication sooner. 

However, in a September 2024 Fox News interview, the dad to eight kids shared that he had hit a major snag in his weight loss journey because the medication became unavailable due to high demand. Without the medication, the hunger pangs returned, and he started to regain the weight. Of course, there are plenty of other things that happen to your body when you stop taking Ozempic.

In a November 2022 post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that he had lost 30 pounds through a combination of fasting, GLP-1 medication, and a determination to keep delicious food at arm’s length. Then, in December 2024, the father of 14 shared a photo of himself dressed as Santa and captioned it “Ozempic Santa.” 

In a follow-up post, Musk clarified that he had actually taken Mounjaro. The Tesla co-founder also revealed that he had tried taking Ozempic in higher doses at one point, but had ultimately given it up after experiencing excessive flatulence and burping. Still, he remains a vocal proponent of GLP-1 medication.

Speaking to Us Weekly in October 2024, Fat Joe revealed that he had managed to shed 250 pounds over a decade through restricting carbohydrate intake and taking Ozempic. However, he clarified that he wasn’t on GLP-1 medication for weight loss, but for diabetes management. 

Then, during a December 2024 appearance on “Big Boy TV,” the father of three insisted that he had lost the majority of his weight through diet and exercise. Still, the GLP-1 medication had greatly propelled him through the final leg of his journey by acting as a major appetite suppressant. Ultimately, he couldn’t help but label Ozempic “the greatest invention in the world.”

During an August 2023 appearance on “Today with Hoda & Jenna,” Tracy Morgan credited Ozempic with helping him achieve his weight loss goals, adding, “It cuts my appetite in half. Now I only eat half a bag of Doritos.” 

The father of four also made it abundantly clear that he had no plans to stop taking the GLP-1 medication in the near future. Meanwhile, when he appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in November 2024, he said that he had gained 40 pounds on the diabetes drug. However, he later told E! News that he was joking on the talk show and couldn’t be happier with Ozempic’s results.

During a March 2024 episode of CNN’s “King Charles,” Charles Barkley revealed that he had gained 105 pounds after getting hip surgery. Additionally, in an April 2025 interview with Ro, the NBA star shared that he had been unable to naturally drop the weight because his metabolism had changed with age, and he didn’t have the stamina to hit the gym for hours. 

So, the father of one began taking Mounjaro. After losing 65 pounds in a short period, Barkley felt a noticeable lightness in his back and joints. Unfortunately, he was unable to prolong his use of the diabetes drug due to the national shortage.

During a 2024 episode of “The Kardashians,” eagle-eyed fans noticed that Scott Disick had stocked up on Mounjaro in his fridge. It wasn’t until a February 2025 episode of “The Kardashians” that Khloé Kardashian made him aware that the world had seen his stash. After the initial shock wore off, Disick stressed that he was “not embarrassed” about taking the medication (via People). 

In previous episodes of “The Kardashians,” the father of three shared that he had experienced weight gain following a car accident in 2022 that had greatly restricted his mobility. During that period, Disick had also begun consuming excessive amounts of Hawaiian rolls and ginger ales.

In a November 2024 People interview, Jim Gaffigan admitted that he started taking Mounjaro while fully believing that the medication would be unable to quell his appetite. Naturally, he was pleasantly surprised when the diabetes drug worked its wonders and helped him lose 50 pounds. 

Gaffigan shared that he had chosen to be vocal about his GLP-1 medication use to reduce the stigma surrounding something that helped people feel better. During a March 2026 appearance on the “Glass Half Full” podcast, the father of five revealed that he was still taking the jab to help keep his eating habits under check rather than to lose extra weight.

In a September 2025 episode of “Radio Andy,” Andy Cohen revealed that he had managed to “lose a good chunk of weight by micro-dosing a GLP-1 all summer.” The talk show host explained that the medication had greatly helped him curb his cravings. He had decided to try out the diabetes medication after experiencing dissatisfaction with his weight as well as health issues like plaque build-up in his arteries and high blood pressure. While chatting with Access Hollywood in September 2025, the father of two shared that the medication had been a catalyst for him taking his health more seriously and exercising more often.