Tracy Morgan Says He Gained 40 Lbs. on Ozempic After Learning to 'Out-Eat' the Weight Loss Drug

Mar. 15, 2025

Tracy Morgansays he has gained 40 lbs. on Ozempic.

As soon as Morgan sat down on stage, he received a compliment from the late-night talk show host, 49.

“You look good, bud,” Fallon told his guest. “You look great. How you staying in shape these days?”

“Well, that’s Ozempic,” Morgan said, referring to the type 2 diabetes drug, which has skyrocketed in popularity for weight loss, especially among celebrities.

After a brief reaction from Fallon, theSaturday Night Livealum shared his recent experience with the medication.

“I’ve learned to out-eat Ozempic. I out-ate Ozempic. I’ve gained 40 pounds,” Morgan said jokingly during the interview.

Tracy Morgan, March 2024.Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

“I’ve never heard of anyone gaining 40," Fallon replied.

Before moving to the next topic, the30 Rockalum quipped, “I’m like Magic Johnson. I gained 40 pounds.”

While Morgan did not specify whether he is still taking the medication, some people do gain weight after stopping the drug.

Tracy Morgan, November 2023.Mike Coppola/Getty

Mike Coppola/Getty

A study published in theJournal of Pharmacology and Therapeuticsin April 2022 found that a majority of people who takesemaglutidegain most of the weight back within a year of stopping the medication.

The actor and comedian first revealed he was using Ozempic during an August 2023episodeofToday with Hoda & Jenna.

When Kotb, 59, toldThe Last O.G.talent that he seemed to have been working on his body and his health, Morgan explained how he’d really been maintaining his physique.

Tracy Morgan.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

“No, that’s Ozempic," he said, adding, “That’s how this weight got lost… I went and got a prescription and I got Ozempic."

He was also happy to share just how often he incorporated the FDA-approved prescription medication into his lifestyle for optimal results.

“I take Ozempic every Thursday,” Morgan shared with the daytime talk show hosts as he showed the ladies how he injects himself in the stomach.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“It cuts my appetite in half. Now I only eat half a bag of Doritos,” he jokingly added.

Morgan isn’t the only entertainer to speak publicly about Ozempic, as dozens have alsoshared their experiences.

“The people who hate on it the most are the people who are secretly doing it or pissed off that they can’t afford it,” Kelly Osbourne toldE! Online in February.

source: people.com