Gracie McGraw, daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, publicly stated that Ozempic contributed to the return of her eating disorder in a series of Instagram Stories posted on Monday. The 29-year-old actress and singer described the medication as a catalyst for renewed struggles with body image and disordered eating behaviors after initially using it to manage symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The disclosure follows her 2022 diagnosis of PMOS, a hormonal disorder that can lead to weight gain and other metabolic issues. McGraw acknowledged the drug’s effectiveness in controlling her PMOS symptoms but emphasized the unintended psychological consequences. She wrote that the medication ‘brought back’ her eating disorder and negative self-perception, despite initial relief at losing weight.
In her posts, McGraw reflected on the societal reinforcement of ‘skinny culture,’ noting that her weight loss led to increased attention and opportunities. She described feeling objectified and judged differently by peers, family, and strangers after shedding pounds. ‘I’ve been called fat and ugly my entire life,’ she wrote, referencing long-standing criticism of her appearance. ‘I thought it was the best decision I ever made because I finally lost weight and got skinny,’ she added, before later realizing the harm caused by rapid weight loss.
McGraw also shared that she quickly recognized she had become ‘too skinny,’ prompting her to reassess her relationship with the medication and her body. ‘All of a sudden skinny culture is back and I realized holy crap I have been feeding into my eating disorder this whole time under the guise of this miracle shot,’ she stated. She described the experience as ‘one of the worst things I’ve ever done for myself,’ citing lasting effects on her self-image as she regains weight.