Venice was buzzing this week—and it wasn’t just because of the gondolas.
Oprah Winfrey made quite the entrance as she arrived for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish wedding celebrations.
Strolling alongside her longtime best friend Gayle King, Oprah, now 71, confidently flaunted her noticeably slimmer frame.
And it wasn’t just Oprah.
A whole wave of A-listers arrived in the romantic Italian city looking more trimmed-down than ever.
Let’s unpack what’s going on behind all the glamorous arrivals.
Oprah Reaches Her Goal Weight After Years of Transformation
Longtime fans remember when Oprah opened up about her weight struggles—going as high as 237 pounds back in 1992.
Fast-forward to 2023, she finally hit her long-time goal of 160 pounds, crediting both lifestyle changes and some modern medical help.
After years of dismissing weight-loss medications, she eventually acknowledged in an interview that she had started using them—and described the decision as a major personal breakthrough.
“I now use it as I feel I need it,” Oprah explained.
“It’s a tool—not something to be ashamed of.”
She also revealed that she continues to exercise regularly and relies on consistent fitness routines to stay healthy.
A-List Guests Flaunt Trimmed Figures Amid Ozempic Craze
The celebrity crowd in Venice is clearly embracing the “new thin.”
From Leonardo DiCaprio to Kim Kardashian, many stars looked significantly more svelte than usual—and fans are talking.
The buzz? Many are speculating whether the rise of Ozempic and similar medications has something to do with these dramatic body transformations.
Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, made a dapper appearance in a classic black suit with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.
He’s been sporting a much leaner look lately, though how he achieved it remains unconfirmed.
Kim Kardashian Keeps the Spotlight with Sculpted Silhouettes
Never one to shy away from attention, Kim Kardashian arrived in Venice dressed to stun.
On Thursday, she rocked a sleek black bandeau top with a matching skirt and snakeskin boots.
Later, she switched things up in a snakeskin Versace gown with glittery accents and midriff cutouts.
Her tiny waistline—already famous thanks to her Marilyn Monroe dress moment at the 2022 Met Gala—has sparked more surgery speculation recently.
Kim hasn’t confirmed anything new, but her dramatic silhouette keeps fans guessing.
Lauren Sanchez Wows with Corsets and Gold Glamour
Bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez didn’t let the spotlight shift away from her.
On Thursday night, she stepped out for a pre-wedding party at the Madonna dell’Orto cloisters in a jaw-dropping corset dress.
The strapless gold number hugged her waist, complete with embroidery and matching heels.
Though rumors have swirled about cosmetic tweaks—including fillers and Botox—Sanchez hasn’t publicly addressed the chatter.
Earlier this year, ahead of her Blue Origin space trip, fans noticed a more sculpted facial appearance in her social media clips.
Gayle King Joins Oprah in Style and Slimness
Gayle King, 70, joined her bestie Oprah throughout the celebrations—also looking slimmer than fans remember.
She was seen arriving in a casual top and cargo pants, then later dazzled in a white and yellow patterned dress for one of the parties.
Like Oprah, Gayle has sparked rumors of using weight loss medication, but she hasn’t commented.
The two looked relaxed and radiant, soaking up the Venetian atmosphere before the big wedding day.
Khloe Kardashian Opens Up About Body and Confidence Struggles
Khloe Kardashian also flew in for the wedding extravaganza with her mom Kris Jenner and siblings.
She showed off a series of fitted outfits, including a dramatic cutout dress and a bold animal-print jumpsuit.
But behind the fashion statements, Khloe’s been candid about how weight changes have affected her mentally.
On her podcast, she shared how public attention shifted after her transformation, saying she felt pressured to stay thin—not necessarily for herself, but to meet others’ expectations.
“I’ve learned that no matter what, I won’t please everyone,” Khloe said.
“Whether I was bigger or thinner, the judgment never stopped.”
The Secret Behind the Bezos-Sanchez Marriage Revelation
Though all eyes are on the grand wedding celebration set for Friday, a surprising twist emerged—Bezos and Sanchez are already legally married.
According to insiders, the couple tied the knot over a month ago in a quiet ceremony in the U.S.
So what’s happening in Venice? It’s more of a symbolic bash.
Italian law doesn’t recognize it as a legal wedding, but it certainly isn’t stopping the party.
A reported $20 million is being poured into the event, with guests staying at top-tier hotels like The Gritti Palace, Aman, and the Cipriani.
What’s Next in Venice?
As the celebrations stretch into the weekend, Venice continues to be a hotspot for glitz, glamour, and glossy waistlines.
Whether it’s the fashion, the friendships, or the not-so-secret use of slimming aids, one thing’s clear—this wedding has become the ultimate showcase of Hollywood’s evolving relationship with body image and beauty trends.
And with more celebs yet to make their grand entrance, the best might still be yet to come.