Oh Barbra… sometimes a compliment just lands with a thud. The legendary singer is under fire for an awkward comment left on ‘s Instagram!
What Went Wrong?
It all started with McCarthy posting a glam photo from a charity gala. Looking fierce in pastels, the actress received a flurry of praise from her A-list peers. But then came Streisand’s comment, and things took a left turn.
“Did You Take Ozempic?”
Yep, that’s what Streisand publicly asked McCarthy, referring to a popular weight-loss medication. Social media went into a frenzy! Fans slammed Streisand for body-shaming McCarthy, who’s always been open about self-acceptance and battling fat-shaming.
Streisand Says It Was a Mishap
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The music icon quickly backtracked, claiming she just meant to compliment McCarthy’s look and forgot the whole world sees her Instagram comments! She even called McCarthy a “friend” – ouch, that might sting more than the original comment.
McCarthy Brushes It Off Like a Boss
Thankfully, McCarthy seems to have taken the high road. In a video with TMZ, she playfully brushed off Streisand’s comment, calling her a “treasure.”
Lesson Learned? Maybe.
This whole situation is a hilarious reminder: be careful what you post online, especially when it comes to celebrities! Streisand might have meant well, but her comment went viral for all the wrong reasons. Here’s hoping the next time she wants to compliment a friend, she uses a private message instead of the comments section!
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