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Melissa McCarthy has spoken and declared herself victorious pursuing an awkward infinitesimal pinch Barbra Streisand that captivated nan internet.
The contention began erstwhile McCarthy posted photos (that are now removed) connected her Instagram pinch head Adam Shankman from an arena she attended successful ceremony of choreographer and head Matthew Bourne. Then, successful a since-deleted comment, Streisand, 82, wrote, "Give him my regards did you take Ozempic?" referring to nan FDA approved Type 2 glucosuria medicine that is now often utilized for weight loss.
The remark went viral, and Streisand caught superior heat. Now, McCarthy is sharing what she thinks of nan full situation.
BARBRA STREISAND ASKS MELISSA MCCARTHY IF SHE'S ON OZEMPIC IN AWKWARD SOCIAL MEDIA POST
Melissa McCarthy pointedly addressed nan contention surrounding her and Barbra Streisand. (Melissa McCarthy Instagram/Getty Images)
In a video posted to Instagram, McCarthy has her look buried successful a transcript of Streisand's "Celebrating An Icon" mag earlier she speaks straight into nan camera.
"The takeaway," she began, "Barbra Streisand knows I exist. She reached retired to me, and she thought I looked good," McCarthy shared. "I triumph nan day."
"@barbrastreisand instrumentality nine members only!!!" she captioned nan post.
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McCarthy's remark conception was flooded pinch compliments, lauding her for nan respectful response.
"The absolute kindness and people to do this station to make judge group don’t dislike her connected your behalf. You’re a jewel," 1 personification wrote. "What a gem of a personification you are. I emotion this consequence and what it says astir your character," different noted.
"You person much people than her. I’m genuinely disappointed that she was this rude," a personification commented, taking an other swipe astatine Streisand.
Melissa McCarthy was praised for really she handled Barbra Streisand's societal media blunder. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
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It was nan bluntness of Streisand's mobility that generated contiguous speech online. Many users chalked this up to personification correction connected Streisand's part. Some believed that nan "Funny Girl" character had meant to inquire McCarthy astir her weight successful a backstage message.
Others thought Streisand's comments were tasteless and rude.
Richard Simmons was captious of Barbra Streisand's mobility for Melissa McCarthy. (Scott Roth/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
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Famous fittingness coach Richard Simmons commented connected nan debacle, praising McCarthy while shading Streisand.
"I emotion Melissa McCarthy," he wrote connected his Facebook page. "I person seen each 1 of her movies. A celebrated legendary singer, B.S., made a remark astir her weight loss…and was asking if she had utilized a celebrated weight nonaccomplishment shot. What a question. I apologize to Melissa for these remarks. And by nan way, Melissa you look fabulous!"
Barbra Streisand said she was trying to salary her friend Melissa McCarthy a compliment. (Barbra Streisand Instagram)
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Streisand addressed her blunder connected Tuesday, penning connected her Instagram Story that her intentions were good.
"OMG - I went connected Instagram to spot nan photos we'd posted of nan beautiful flowers I'd received for my birthday! Below them was a photograph of my friend Melissa McCarthy who I sang pinch connected my Encore album," she wrote. "She looked fantastic! I conscionable wanted to salary her a compliment. I forgot nan world is reading!"
Caroline Thayer is an intermezo writer for Fox News Digital. Follow Caroline Thayer connected Twitter astatine @carolinejthayer. Story tips tin beryllium sent to [email protected].
