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Chrissy Metz reveals she’s taking a GLP-1 drug — but she was skeptical at first

Nbcwashington · · 646 words · By Aryelle Siclait; TODAY
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Chrissy Metz is opening up for the first time about her decision to use a GLP-1 medication.

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What happened

Chrissy Metz is opening up for the first time about her decision to use a GLP-1 medication.

Why it matters

The “This Is Us” actor, 45, was wary at first, she recalls to TODAY.com.

Common ground

“I’m just not a girl who just wants to do something because some of my friends are doing it.” Stream NBC4 newscasts for free right here, right now.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/chrissy-metz-reve…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In her latest role as Angélique in Broadway’s “& Juliet,””
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While Wikipedia confirms the existence of the musical '& Juliet', none of the provided evidence confirms that Chrissy Metz plays the role of Angélique in it.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chrissy Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us (2016–2022), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Metz
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web search NEUTRAL — & Juliet is a 2019 jukebox musical featuring the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin, with a book by David West Read, in which Anne Hathaway negotiates with her husband, William Shakespeare, to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/&_Juliet
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web search NEUTRAL — She co-hosted the comedic court show Chrissy's Court (2020–2022) with her mother. Teigen has also authored three cookbooks. Christine Diane Teigen was born on November 30, 1985, in Delta, Utah, [5] th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Teigen
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Claim 2: “The class of drugs works by mimicking a hormone the body produces after eating, reducing cravings and creating a sense of fullness.”
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Wikipedia and Drugs.com confirm that GLP-1 is a hormone produced after eating and that GLP-1 receptor agonists promote satiety and reduce food intake.
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web search NEUTRAL — In accordance with the expression of GLP-1 receptor on brainstem and hypothalamus, GLP-1 has been shown to promote satiety and thereby reduce food and water intake.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucagon-like_peptide-1
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web search NEUTRAL — GLP-1 agonists are a class of medications that mainly help manage blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Some GLP-1 agonists can also help treat obesity.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · GLP‑1 stands for glucagon‑like peptide‑1, a hormone produced mainly by specialized cells in the small intestine (L‑cells) after you eat. It is released into the bloodstream and binds to…
https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/what-glp-1-medications…
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Claim 3: “The “This Is Us” actor, 45”
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Wikipedia confirms Chrissy Metz was born on September 29, 1980. As of 2024/2025, she is 44 or 45. A web search result from Parade explicitly refers to her as 'Metz, 45'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The sixth and final season of the American television series This Is Us continues to follow the lives and connections of the Pearson family across several time periods. The season is produced by Rhode…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Us_season_6
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This Is Us is an American drama television series created by Dan Fogelman that aired on NBC from September 20, 2016, to May 24, 2022. The series follows the lives and families of two parents and their…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Us
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chrissy Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us (2016–2022), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Metz
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Claim 4: “Metz began strength training under the guidance of a trainer a year ago”
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Only one web search result mentions that Chrissy is 'said to have added' strength training with a personal trainer; however, it does not explicitly confirm the 'one year ago' timeframe as a verified fact across multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chrissy is said to have added various activities to her workout routine: cardio exercises (like walking for 20 minutes and cycling) and possibly weight training or strength training with a personal tr…
https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/chrissy-metzs-weight-los…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chrissy Metz admitted she was "skeptical" for years before finally getting on GLP-1 medication. The actress, 45, revealed on August 10 that she had finally taken the plunge and began the latest Hollyw…
https://www.aol.com/articles/chrissy-metz-started-glp-1-2015…
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web search NEUTRAL — Starting Strength is a strength training system designed to safely and efficiently improve strength, health, and athletic performance using basic barbell exercises.Starting Strength Seminars. Oct 9-11…
https://startingstrength.com/
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Claim 5: “The World Health Organization also recommends it [strength training] for those taking GLP-1 drugs.”
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While multiple fitness and medical sources recommend strength training to prevent muscle loss while on GLP-1s, none of the provided evidence mentions a specific recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding this.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, also known as GLP-1 agonists, GLP-1RAs, and informally as simply GLP-1s, are a class of medications that activate the GLP-1 receptor, causing reduced…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLP-1_receptor_agonist
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Semaglutide is an anti-diabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and an anti-obesity medication used for weight management. It can be administered by subcutaneous injection or tak…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semaglutide
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tirzepatide is a gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) analog and a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It is used as an antidiabetic medication to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) and for weight loss. Tirzepatide is a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirzepatide
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Claim 6: “Metz said during her August 10 TODAY segment.”
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A web search result from AOL explicitly states that the actress 'revealed on August 10' her use of GLP-1 medication, and a YouTube result confirms a 'Chrissy Metz on TODAY' segment.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chrissy Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us (2016–2022), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Metz
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This Is Us is an American television series created by Dan Fogelman that premiered on NBC on September 20, 2016. The ensemble cast stars Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_This_Is_Us_characters
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hunting Wives is an American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb. It stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Evan Jonigkeit, Katie Lowes, George Ferrier, Dermot Mul…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunting_Wives
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Claim 7: “Now, she’s partnered with health care company Ro, which provides medications, such as GLP-1s, through telehealth.”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains irrelevant information about Chrissy Teigen and Chrissy Costanza, but no mention of a partnership between Chrissy Metz and the company Ro.
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web search NEUTRAL — She co-hosted the comedic court show Chrissy's Court (2020–2022) with her mother. Teigen has also authored three cookbooks. Christine Diane Teigen was born on November 30, 1985, in Delta, Utah, [5] th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Teigen
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web search NEUTRAL — She is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band Against the Current. Costanza was born on August 23, 1995, in New Jersey into an Italian American family. She has a young…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Costanza
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web search NEUTRAL — 1M Followers, 1,852 Following, 258 Posts - Chrissy Costanza (@chrissycostanza) on Instagram: "pre save always you & I @againstthecurrent ️ chrissymgmt@cre8te.co"
https://www.instagram.com/chrissycostanza/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.