26-05-2025
Rosie O'Donnell marvels at Mounjaro-assisted weight loss: 'I can't believe this is me'
Rosie O'Donnell marvels at Mounjaro-assisted weight loss: 'I can't believe this is me'
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Rosie O'Donnell says she's moved to Ireland because of Trump Presidency
Comedian and actor Rosie O'Donnell took to TikTok to reveal that she has moved to Ireland with her daughter Dakota.
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Rosie O'Donnell is hitting her stride in the health department.
The comedian and TV personality, 63, celebrated the progress made in her weight-loss journey in a May 23 Instagram post. O'Donnell shared a photo of herself appearing to speak onstage while dressed in a light green sweater and collared shirt.
"I can't believe this is me now #mounjaro #weightloss #bodydysmorphia," O'Donnell wrote.
Tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Mounjaro, is an injectable prescription medicine typically used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to the official Lilly website. Zepbound, a weight-loss focused version of the medication, can help reduce excess body weight for individuals struggling with obesity or other weight-related medical issues.
O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland in January with her child, Clay, opened up in a March 20 TikTok video about how her recent move inspired lifestyle changes that contributed to her weight loss.
"I've lost more weight here," O'Donnell said. "I am on Mounjaro for my diabetes, and one of the side effects is you lose weight. But it's also because I had a chef for over two years in Los Angeles, and I don't have a chef now. It's me cooking for Clay and me."
The former "Rosie O'Donnell Show" host also shared her astonishment at her slimmer figure amid the health change. "I'm one of those people who's always had a weight issue and now that I'm a size large, instead of an XL or a XXL, I find it shocking. I really do. I find it completely shocking," she said.
O'Donnell isn't the only star who's touted the benefits of Mounjaro. Actress-comedian and "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg, as well as "Modern Family" alum Eric Stonestreet, have previously shared they lost weight through their use of the medication.
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In a follow-up TikTok post on March 31, O'Donnell gave another shoutout to Mounjaro for its impact on her weight loss while reflecting on the financial limitations of the drug's accessibility.
Mounjaro currently sells for $1,079.77 per prescription, according to the Lilly website, though the final retail price may vary depending on someone's health insurance coverage. Both Mounjaro and anti-obesity medication, Ozempic, are typically covered by insurance for people who have diabetes.
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"I know it's too expensive," O'Donnell said. "It should be free to anyone who needs it, anyone who has diabetes, anyone who's suffering with all of the comorbidities of obesity. It's life-altering."
Contributing: Karen Weintraub, Jay Stahl, and Charles Trepany, USA TODAY
