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Streisand Apologizes for Asking McCarthy 'Did You Take Ozempic?' on Instagram

May 1, 2024, 12:00 AM

Barbra Streisand recently sparked controversy by asking Melissa McCarthy, 'Did you take Ozempic?' in a public Instagram comment. The comment, which was later deleted, led to widespread backlash and discussions on social media about the appropriateness of such inquiries. Streisand later clarified that her comment was intended as a compliment and admitted she forgot the public nature of social media, for which she apologized. McCarthy responded positively to the incident, expressing her affection for Streisand, calling her a 'treasure' and stating, 'I win the day.'