Amanda Bynes Says She’s Starting Ozempic To ‘Look Better For Paparazzi Pictures’

Amanda Bynes revealed that she is starting to take the diabetes medication Ozempic in an effort to “look better” in paparazzi photos. The former child star, 39, shared in an Instagram Story video that she currently weighs 173 pounds and hopes to lose weight to reach around 130 pounds. Bynes, who rose to fame on shows like All That and The Amanda Show, has been open about her past struggles with body image and mental health. She previously stepped away from acting in 2012 due to these issues, recalling how her appearance in the 2006 film She’s the Man sent her into a deep depression. Bynes has since sought treatment and recently addressed headlines about her new look, explaining that she underwent eye surgery to boost her self-confidence. The actress expressed excitement about her weight loss journey using Ozempic, a medication typically prescribed for diabetes but increasingly used for off-label weight loss. (EW)