Vanessa Williams’ Recent Health Confession Has Fans Worried

Vanessa Williamsthe first Black Miss America to parlay that title into a highly successful career as an actress and singer, made a candid confession about her health that has some fans concerned.

During a recent interview, Vanessa Williams, 62, admitted to using a variety of treatments to maintain her appearance.

However, after he admitted to using the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide, social media users flooded the comments section of a recent post, urging him to put aside the weight-loss drug for good.

Vanessa Williams talks about using a GLP-1 and calls it a ‘game changer’

Williams, who recently wrapped up her role as Miranda Priestly in the West End version of “The Devil Wears Prada,” spoke openly about her body in a revealing new interview with HELLO.

Speaking to the publication, the “Desperate Housewives” actress admitted that she has been taking tirzepatide, a GLP-1 known as Mounjaro, for at least two years.

According to Williams, the drug is a “game changer” and she has no problem using it to help her feel better.

“When I turned 60, I said to myself, ‘I want to be here a long time and I want to look my best. So what am I going to do?'” she said.

Vanessa Williams admits turning 50 was tough and used Mounjaro to help her

Although weight loss is a byproduct of taking GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro or Ozempic, Williams explained that she started using the drug for an entirely different reason.

“My 50s have been tough. I started perimenopause in my late 40s, but all of a sudden at 51, it’s crazy how much your body changes. You feel out of control because you’re training the same way, you’re eating the same way, and your body isn’t responding the way it used to,” she said.

Williams also discussed undergoing hormone replacement therapy and NAD+ injections, expressing excitement about the latest advances in longevity science.

“The science is amazing,” she said. “I’m like, ‘What’s next? Go for it!'”

Vanessa Williams relies on these treatments to keep her face and skin tight

In addition to Mounjaro, Williams told HELLO that she regularly gets facials called P5, which involve “polynucleotides, hyaluronic acid, and an updated version of the ‘vampire facial,’ where your blood is extracted, spun to separate platelet-rich fibrin, and injected back into your face.”

But that’s not all. A Ziip wearable device, which connects to a mobile app offering various settings to “firm, plump, contour and even fight spots,” is also part of Williams’ facial routine. “It was created by makeup artist Melanie Simon, who I worked with when I was doing ‘Desperate Housewives,'” she said, adding that she’s been using the device for 15 years.

Williams’ Mounjaro Confession Seriously Concerns Fans

An Instagram blog recently shared photos of Williams while highlighting his statements about using a GLP-1, sparking widespread concern among social media users.

“Vanessa please put back what you lost…” one user wrote, while another said: “She doesn’t need another dose either.”

Other users echoed similar sentiments, with one sharing: “Another dose might wear you out, sis.”

A fourth user shared a different view, seemingly encouraging Williams to embrace aging.

“Y’all gonna hate me but old people need some weight. They look healthier and they look older when they’re too skinny. Ok bye,” they shared.

Celebrities still use Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

Williams is just one of several celebrities who have made headlines after speaking publicly about using Ozempic or Mounjaro, originally a type 2 diabetes medication that inadvertently causes weight loss.

In addition to former beauty queen, singer Lizzo, and actress Amanda Bynes, who praised the drug for helping them achieve their fitness goals, a handful of reality stars, including Heather Gay, OG of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” also praised it.

Gay previously admitted to using Ozempic to help her lose nearly 30 pounds in September 2025, and in a recent interview, the mother of three said she would continue using the drug for the foreseeable future.

I think it’s part of my daily routine, as far as I have, you know, nutritional choices to support it,” she said. “It works for me and I’m just grateful to be here.”