“Ozempic face” is what people call a look that is associated with rapid weight loss. It usually means a loss of facial volume, sharper features, and more visible lines on the face. The obvious suggestion here is that the celebrity in question went on Ozempic and lost a bunch of weight very quickly. But here’s the thing: while people speculate on this topic, there is actually no way to confirm whether a person is taking the GLP-1 just from looking at their photos. The weight loss might be associated with taking that medication, or it might be caused by a myriad of other factors like excessive exercise, dehydration, sleep deprivation, stress, an unfortunate makeup and lighting combo, etc.
No-one apart from Katy Perry or her doctor can confirm whether or not she went on Ozempic to lose weight. But there are quite a few photos and videos that make us think it might be the case. Let’s take a look at them.
1. Jingle Ball 2024
Katy Perry’s iheartRadio Jingle Ball show in 2024 warranted a lot of reactions. At first, people were surprised by her new look and thought she looked great and like she was in great shape. But then they looked closer and started picking apart the changes that they noticed, after all the photos from that event were very high definition.
Perry’s face looked angular and chiseled, where previously she had cute full cheeks. Her jawline was tighter than ever. Was that just harsh lighting and makeup, or was it something else? Working out and losing weight could definitely have that effect on her face (and her visible abs), but this was the moment people started questioning whether she’s on Ozempic.
2. Breakthrough Prize 2025
The look Katy Perry chose for the Breakthrough Prize 2025 was all structure, drama and glam. The hood of the dress follows the contours of her face, the front panels of the dress cover her chest strategically showcasing certain parts. Many would argue this looks great from a distance, but the photos from the event were ultra HD and showcased every line on Katy’s face, the angular features, and the thick glam makeup. It’s very unforgiving photography, and it only spurred on the people who think she’s on Ozempic.
3. Invictus Games 2025
You could say that stage lighting isn’t meant to showcase a person’s best features, it’s all about showing off the costumes, the energy of the show, and the movement on the stage. But looking at this photo of Katy performing at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in Canada does make you notice that she looks tired and her face looks slack, the cheeks lacking volume, the cheekbones jutting out, and her whole face looking a bit hollowed-out.
It could be harsh shadows from the stage lighting, and facial expressions caught mid movement, an unflattering shot mid-performance blown out of proportion, after all, the video looks better than the photos.
4. Paris Couture Week 2025
Paris Couture Week is all about an editorial look. The styling, the makeup, the hair, everything is about fashion angles. And honestly, Katy nailed the look from the fashion perspective. But because of all the sharp angles, the public only doubled down on the Ozempic face rumour.
“Gaunt” was the word that started popping up in descriptions of Katy’s look in Paris. “Tired” was a close second. But couture styling is all about looking snatched, the angular tailoring, the makeup that’s sharp. People are used to seeing Katy in technicolor, with bright outfits and colourful makeup, so when she showed up in all black without a hint of colour on her face, people made their own conclusions.
Ozempic face or just unfiltered photos?
Has Katy’s face and overall look changed in the last couple of years? Definitely. Could it be the result of Ozempic? It could. But it could also be the result of aging, going through another divorce, choosing to diet and work out more, or trying to chase unrealistic beauty standards as a woman in the show business industry. There is no single explanation for it. But it’s important to take everything you see online with a grain of salt, because when someone is diagnosing a person based on photos—that’s speculation, not facts.