Jade Thirlwall reveals daily struggle to avoid Ozempic

Little Mix alum Jade Thirlwall is opening up about the ongoing challenges she faces with body image and weight loss pressures.

In a recent interview with The Guardian published on August 16, the 32-year-old singer revealed that resisting the use of Ozempic has become a “daily battle.”

“I don’t judge people that do,” Thirlwall explained, “but because I have a history of eating disorders, I don’t know where taking something like that would end for me.”

Thirlwall, who previously battled anorexia, noted that social media scrutiny about her body often fuels the pressure. Despite being in what she describes as the “healthiest” phase of her life, she still encounters comments speculating about her weight or suggesting she may be pregnant whenever she shares photos online.

Reflecting on her time with Little Mix, the British star shared that fans once celebrated body empowerment, but some now compare her current appearance to her early 20s when she was struggling with anorexia. She emphasized that her past illness left lasting challenges, but she has worked hard to move forward while pursuing her passion for music.

Thirlwall first detailed her experience with anorexia in the group’s 2016 memoir Our World, revealing that she began struggling with the condition at 13 before seeking medical help. Today, she continues to advocate for body positivity and hopes to separate her identity as an artist from past struggles.

Her candid admission adds to the broader conversation around celebrity use of Ozempic and the pressures of maintaining public image in the entertainment industry.