On Instagram, Barbra Streisand actually just wanted to know from actress Melissa McCarthy whether she was taking the Ozempic weight loss injection. But their public comment went viral and caused laughter – now both women have reacted.
Gen Z would probably call it a classic boomer moment on social media. Earlier this week, Barbra Streisand commented publicly and for all to see on an Instagram post by actress Melissa McCarthy with “Are you taking Ozempic?” Diabetes medicine, also known as weight loss injection, is quite popular among stars.
Barbra Streisand asks Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic
The comment, which Streisand deleted a short time later, caused amusement among other Instagram users. “Big boomer aunt with wine and iPad power,” one user wrote. “Babs types on Instagram like my mom telling me she texted someone and then I have to explain that she posted it on the Facebook wall for everyone to see,” said another. Others criticized Streisand for even commenting on McCarthy’s body. In the past, the actress has often spoken about her body image and the diets she has tried to conform to beauty standards.
After Streisand’s comment went viral, the music legend explained himself. She wrote on her Instagram Story: “OMG – I went on Instagram to see the photos we posted of the beautiful flowers I was too My birthday included a photo of my friend Melissa McCarthy, who I sang with on my ‘Encore’ album. I just wanted to compliment her. I forgot the world was reading !”
So it actually sounds as if Streisand wanted to send the “Gilmore Girls” actress a private message, but failed due to the technical requirements. Meanwhile, McCarthy herself takes it with humor. She posted a humorous video reaction on her account. “For Barbra Streisand fan club members only,” she captioned the clip of herself, in which she says: “Today’s realization: Barbra Streisand knows I exist, she wrote to me and thought I looked good. I win the day!” A confident reaction that earned McCarthy a lot of praise from her fans.
Source: Stern
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