Renowned actress Barbra Streisand recently caused a stir on social media with a comment she made on an Instagram photo of fellow actress Melissa McCarthy. The question she posed to McCarthy saw a significant amount of attention and quickly became a hot topic of discussion.
The photo in question was shared by McCarthy on Instagram. She had attended the Center Theatre Group gala and decided to share some snapshots of the event. Clad in a mint-colored ruffled tulle dress with a matching blazer, McCarthy was photographed posing with director Adam Shankman. In the caption, she expressed her aspiration to dance on stage, as the gala was in honor of Matthew Bourne.
Streisand, upon seeing the photo of McCarthy, remarked on her appearance, asking if she was using Ozempic. This drug, commonly prescribed for diabetes, is also recognized for its potential for weight loss. The comment immediately sparked discussion and controversy, proceeding to go viral.
However, the actress, best known for her role in The Way We Were, took it upon herself to clarify the meaning behind her statement.
Turning to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, Streisand expressed that her question was intended as a compliment towards McCarthy. She had simply thought McCarthy looked fantastic in the shared photo, and wanted to express her admiration.
Streisand also added a fun fact – the two actresses had sung together on her 2016 Encore album, hinting at their friendly relationship off-camera.
The fans, having heard Streisand's explanation, comforted her, expressing their understanding of her intentions. Some even brought up the question of why the usage of Ozempic should be construed as offensive.
In response to the whole situation, McCarthy reciprocated the admiration and respect. She declared her love for Streisand, referring to her as a treasure.