Margaret Josephs, the brash and bold star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is stirring up controversy once again—but this time, it’s for all the wrong reasons. Recently, during an appearance on the It’s Ben A Week podcast, Margaret Josephs unapologetically body-shamed a woman who had DMed her, calling the fan’s appearance “the body of Spongebob Squarepants” and mocking her skin. Not stopping there, Josephs even made fun of another man’s age and weight, openly ridiculing them.
Margaret Josephs complained that this person, “hates her guts, but loves to write to me.” And instead of Margaret ignoring, Margaret said she engages, “this woman DMS me she and I can’t block her because it’s so comical.”
Margaret Josephs’ remarks about the woman, who was only identified as Vera, were absolutely jaw-dropping, “and if you saw poor Vera, I mean, you know, poor Vera. I mean, she has the body – I don’t even give a sh*t. She has the body of Spongebob Squarepants.”
What makes this even more glaring is the fact that Josephs has publicly condemned others for similar actions. When Jennifer Aydin recently faced backlash for how she was treating others, Margaret was quick to speak out. She expressed her shock and embarrassment over Jennifer’s behavior, even claiming she felt secondhand embarrassment.
But here’s the kicker: Margaret Josephs is currently using Ozempic—a weight-loss medication that has transformed her own body—and openly praises it as life-changing. The double standard is glaring. While Josephs has no problem tearing down her fans, she’s benefiting from a drug that many would argue is only accessible to the wealthy and privileged. How can someone who relies on a weight-loss shortcut publicly body-shame others, especially when her own transformation has been largely facilitated by Ozempic?
Josephs herself has spoken about how the medication has been “life-changing” for her. She acknowledged that losing weight after menopause was incredibly difficult, and Ozempic has given her the ability to shed pounds and improve her overall health. In a 2024 interview with People, Josephs described Ozempic as a solution that helped her regain control over her body. But while she’s benefiting from this drug, she feels perfectly justified in ridiculing others for how they look. This glaring hypocrisy is hard to ignore—especially when she has admitted that without Ozempic, she struggled to lose weight, despite exercising and eating right.
Josephs also went on to share her disbelief at the comments she receives about her appearance, particularly from older men. “I love it, I love it,” she said, laughing about being criticized by a 300-pound, 75-year-old man. While it’s certainly ironic that someone who uses a weight-loss drug would find humor in such comments, it’s even more concerning that she’s perpetuating the idea that it’s okay to publicly shame others based on their appearance when she is obviously triggered with them doing it directly to her.
Ozempic has been touted as a “miracle” drug for those struggling with weight loss. But it’s also become a controversial trend among wealthy celebrities, who use it to achieve rapid results without putting in the same kind of effort that many of their followers do. What’s frustrating is that, instead of advocating for body positivity or self-acceptance, Josephs continues to promote the idea that appearance is paramount—and that certain bodies deserve to be ridiculed.
She may feel empowered by her weight loss, but she has a responsibility to set a better example for her audience. And that starts by realizing that no one—regardless of their body shape or size—deserves to be the butt of cruel jokes, especially when you’re standing on the other side of the equation with a pharmaceutical aid.
It’s time for Margaret Josephs to step back and reflect on the harmful behavior she’s promoting. Instead of mocking others, she should consider using her platform to foster a more inclusive, positive conversation around body image. If Ozempic has truly been transformative for her, she should recognize that not everyone has the same resources or access to such a life-changing medication. Ridiculing people for their appearances while relying on a drug to get the body she desires makes her a walking contradiction. Two wrongs don’t make a right.
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