Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg recently clashed with model Ashley Graham over her views on the growing trend of weight loss drugs, also known as GLP-1s. This discussion unfolded during The View‘s May 6 episode, where Grahamâs comments about the use of weight loss drugs sparked a heated debate between the hosts. 
Graham, a plus-size model, had criticized the rise of GLP-1 medications in an interview with Marie Claire, calling them “a smack in the face to the body positivity movement.” She argued that the increasing use of these drugs shifted the focus from loving oneâs body to pursuing a thinner physique, suggesting it perpetuates a harmful message about body image.
âI donât agree with that,â Goldberg began during the show, expressing her disagreement with Grahamâs take on the matter. She said, âIt puts the focus back on being skinny rather than loving your body.â
Joy Behar, the quick-witted co-host of The View, immediately chimed in with her own perspective. She responded humorously, âI donât agree with that. I love my body ever since I lost 25 pounds.â This quip drew laughter from the audience, setting the tone for the rest of the conversation. 
While Behar and Goldberg advocated for the health benefits of weight loss medications, co-host Sara Haines echoed some of Grahamâs concerns. Haines remarked that the focus on body image rather than health was becoming more prominent in the weight loss debate, saying, âIt did put body image, not health, back in the frontlines.â She also noted the irony of how many people who didnât need the medication for health reasons were still taking them, which, according to her, caused the issue to become more about appearance than actual wellness.
Despite differing views on the topic, Goldberg passionately defended the idea of maintaining a body positivity movement alongside the increasing use of weight loss drugs. âBecause it doesnât work for everybody, body positivity is not gone. You still have to encourage people to love themselves. This is still part of what youâre doing,â Goldberg explained. 
Goldberg herself has been open about using the weight loss drug Mounjaro, sharing her personal journey with the public. She added, âSome people didnât have that body love and they have it now because they see a different them.â She continued, emphasizing the need for balance: âYou have to celebrate the people it works for and celebrate the people it may not work for, and thatâs where youâre coming in to remind people that itâs about loving you.â
The discussion also touched on how weight loss drugs have affected public perceptions of body image. Goldberg, who has lost weight using Mounjaro, acknowledged her transformation. âI say it all the time. Because you canât go from close to 300 pounds without somebody saying, âOK, what happened?ââ Goldberg joked, adding, âYou know I didnât go to the gym!â
The conversation on The View highlighted the ongoing debate over body image, weight loss, and self-love in todayâs society. While Grahamâs comments on the increasing use of weight loss drugs caused a stir, itâs clear that the hosts of The View support a more inclusive approach that embraces both body positivity and the choices people make for their health, regardless of their appearance.
As weight loss medications like GLP-1s continue to gain popularity, the conversation around body image is sure to evolve. For now, The View has sparked a necessary and important dialogue about health, beauty standards, and the freedom to love oneâs body no matter what shape or size it may be.
