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Jonathan Van Ness is responding to the “huge conversation” surrounding his decision to use GLP-1 therapy after losing 70 pounds.
The 38-year-old Queer Eye star addressed criticism that she is no longer a “body positive person” in a TikTok video posted on Thursday, October 30.
“What do you mean? I’m all about body neutrality,” Van Ness said, adding, “Looks don’t define your worth, and they don’t define your loveliness. No matter what your body looks like, you’re worthy of being loved and you’re worthy of being celebrated.”
Earlier in the clip, Van Ness detailed his decision to begin using the GLP-1 treatment. These are drugs approved to treat type 2 diabetes, but in recent years they have also been used for weight loss. Van Ness said she has a “medical issue” in 2023. Because he “just didn’t feel well,” he decided to use GLP-1 if a colonoscopy didn’t reveal any “significant abnormalities.”
Since losing weight and taking Solid Core Pilates classes, Van Ness said her body has “never been like this.”
“My body has never been like that in my life. I’ve always wanted to have abs,” he said. “I’ve never done sit-ups, and I often take my shirt off because it feels so good.”
The hairstylist also said, “I’ve always been really cute and I’ve always felt pretty. But I didn’t feel good, and now I feel good.”
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Near the end of the video, Van Ness tells fans that she feels “into minx right now” and that when she’s in her 80s, she wants to look back at photos of herself in her 30s and think “I look cute.” “That’s why I take my top off, because I feel really cute,” he said.
In a January TikTok video, Van Ness told fans that she began using GLP-1 in September 2024 to help her lose weight. In the video, he said the drug helped him control his eating disorder. In February, he shared a photo of himself after losing 66 pounds.
“For the first time in my life, I was able to control my food intake,” Van Ness explained in January. “It helped me so much. That’s part of why I want to be honest with you about this, because I know how important it is to ask for help, and how life-changing asking for help can be in terms of healing. I needed help.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, The Alliance for Eating Disorders offers a fully staffed helpline at 1-866-662-1235 and free therapist-led support groups.
