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Ashley Graham Calls GLP-1 Weight-Loss Craze a 'Smack in the Face' to Body Positivity

Her remarks spotlight a clash over weight-loss shots versus recent gains for body acceptance.

Overview

  • Speaking in a new Marie Claire interview, Graham said the rapid embrace of GLP-1 shots feels disheartening and like a smack in the face to women who found a voice through body positivity.
  • Graham argued the injections are a cultural moment rather than a lasting reset and said the trend will not erase plus-size women or end their representation.
  • She vowed to keep pushing for body diversity and pointed to a rising wave of plus-size creators who tell younger audiences to be themselves.
  • GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro were developed for diabetes and weight-related conditions but are now widely used for slimming, with doctors warning against casual use.
  • Graham also shared that life after three pregnancies left her in a different body, underscoring why she says acceptance and better clothing options still matter.