Jessica Simpson Can't Shake Off The 'Ozempic Face' Allegations

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Although Jessica Simpson is definitely a certified hitmaker in the music industry, it's not her songs that have been getting her the most attention. Instead, it's noted that Simpson seems to have had a dramatic weight loss transformation that's made her nearly unrecognizable. The change has spurred rumors that the singer has been taking the popular diabetic drug Ozempic, which has often been used as a weight loss aid. Many celebs have totally transformed after taking Ozempic or other GLP-1s and it's been alleged that Simpson has joined that group. In the image below, we see Simpson in 2016 (left) and 2023 (right). The 2023 image shows a slimmer Simpson, with hollowed out cheeks, sculpted cheekbones, and an overall more gaunt appearance.

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The "Employee of the Month" star has responded to the flurry of claims regarding her suspected Ozempic use, firmly declaring that her weight loss is not because of the diabetic drug. In an exclusive chat with Bustle, Simpson said, "Oh Lord. I mean it is not [Ozempic], it's willpower. I'm like, do people want me to be drinking again? Because that's when I was heavier. Or they want me to be having another baby? My body can't do it." Simpson, who looked absolutely fabulous in the pictures included in the Bustle exclusive, is certainly not letting the negative scrutiny of her appearance get in the way of living and enjoying her life.

It's expected that no one stays looking the same over the years, whether it be due to age, cosmetic procedures, or other factors. However, no one has felt the pressure to maintain their appearance quite like Jessica Simpson, especially when it comes to her weight. The "Take My Breath Away" singer has been candid with her body image struggles and didn't hold back in her tell-all memoir, "Open Book", published in 2020. Simpson revealed that starring as Daisy Duke in the 2005 "The Dukes of Hazzard" film had a tremendous impact on her body image, and people continued to judge her appearance long after the movie's release.

 "[The role] created a gold standard Jessica, the 'before' for every 'Is she fat or is she thin?' story for the rest of my career," Simpson shared, per People. While the star has refuted Ozempic allegations, she has also explained how she achieved her jaw-dropping transformation. The "Irresistible" singer has adopted a healthier way of living by ditching alcohol and simply eating better and staying active with the help of her trainer, Harley Pasternak. Pasternak, himself, has been more than keen to share Simpson's progress with the world. In an Instagram post, he praised the star for losing an amazing 100 pounds and wrote, "Beyond proud of this incredible woman." While it hasn't been easy, Simpson's perseverance in the face of her detractors has certainly paid dividends.