AceShowbiz - In a series of viral photos shared on X, Barbie Ferreira flaunted her slimmer figure while wearing a black long-sleeve top and turquoise bottoms. Fans took to social media to express their amazement at her transformation, with many wondering if Ozempic, a diabetes medication that has gained popularity for its weight-loss effects, played a role.

Ferreira has yet to address the speculation and has not publicly admitted to using any medication for weight loss. However, sources close to the actress previously claimed that she shed the pounds to revitalize her career after leaving Euphoria, where she portrayed Kat Hernandez, the "fat best friend."

"Since she quit 'Euphoria', the opportunities have been drying up for Barbie and she knew that a reinvention was necessary to maintain longevity," an insider told DailyMail.com. "In order to get roles in Hollywood, you've got to look the part and as shallow as that sounds, it is, unfortunately, true."

Some critics have accused Ferreira of using Ozempic, but its usage remains unclear. Others have praised her transformation, calling it "an insane transformation" and "unrecognizable."

Before her weight loss, Ferreira had expressed her desire to move away from roles that stereotyped her. "I think bigger bodies are not as 'trendy' as they used to be, which is really sad to me," she told Who What Wear in 2022. "I wanted to be able to not be the fat best friend. I don't want to play that, and I think they didn't want that either."