Jonathan Van Ness, best known for his role on Queer Eye, has responded to criticism following his 70-pound weight loss achieved through the use of the GLP-1 medication. The 38-year-old took to TikTok on Thursday, October 30, to address fans who accused him of straying from body positivity principles.

In the TikTok video, Van Ness emphasized his stance on body neutrality, stating, “The way you look does not determine your worth or how lovable you are. You deserve love and recognition, regardless of your body’s appearance.”

Van Ness also shared that a “medical issue” prompted his decision to try GLP-1 in 2023, as he was not feeling well. He noted that he has been complementing the medication with a consistent exercise regimen, including Pilates.

Similarly, health and wellness influencer Janelle Rohner has been open about her use of a GLP-1 medication for weight loss. In a YouTube video description dated Wednesday, April 23, Rohner, 37, revealed, “This is not easy to admit, but I feel it’s important to be transparent. I am microdosing a GLP-1.” She has also been focusing on her mental health journey.

Health and wellness influencer Janelle Rohner has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight. “This isn’t easy to say, but I owe it to you to be honest. Janelle Rohner is microdosing a GLP-1,” Rohner, 37, wrote in a YouTube description for a Wednesday, April 23, video. “I’ve quietly been working on my mental […]

“My body’s never in my whole life [looked like this] — I’ve always wanted to have an ab,” he said. “I’ve never had abs. And I feel really good, so I’m taking my shirt off a lot.”

He added, “I was always really cute, and I always felt cute. But I just didn’t feel good, and now I feel good.”

Van Ness said he felt “like a f**king minx right now” and added that he wanted to look back fondly at what his body looked like in his 30s when he was an elderly man.

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In January, Van Ness spoke about using GLP-1, a category of medication that includes Ozempic and is used to treat diabetes and aid in weight loss, to help him deal with a binge eating disorder.

At the time, Van Ness shared before-and-after photos side by side via his Instagram Story to show the progress of his weight loss journey. He shared that he had lost 66 pounds.

“Alright, I have a confession to make. Yes, I am on a GLP-1 or a weight-loss medication,” Van Ness wrote via the post. “If you have been following me for a long time, you’ll know that I gained and lost weight several times very publicly. And this time in my life, I knew that I needed a little bit of extra help.”

Josh Gad is opening up about the weight loss success he’s had with GLP-1 medication — and sharing some of the conflicted feelings he’s had along the way. “I’m on a GLP-1 … this is the first time I’ve opened up about this,” the actor, 43, revealed during the Monday, January 27, episode of Dax […]

In the post, Van Ness added that he started the GLP-1 injections in September 2024, saying he “felt immediately better” after his binge eating disorder sprialled “out of control.”

“I was consistently making decisions that I regretted with compulsive eating and with bingeing that just left me feeling really not good, depressed and out of control,” he wrote.

He continued, “I, for the first time in my life, have had control over my food intake. It has helped me so massively, and that’s part of why I wanna be honest with you about it because I know how important asking for help is, and how much asking for help can change your life in terms of healing. This time, I needed help.”

If you or someone you know struggles with an eating disorder, visit the National Alliance for Eating Disorders website or call their hotline at +1 (866) 662-1235. Text “ALLIANCE” to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.