Justin Hartley Supports Chrissy Metz After Her Candid GLP-1 Health Journey Reveal
The cast of ‘This Is Us’ has remained incredibly close since the beloved NBC family drama concluded its six-season run in 2022. Co-stars frequently show up for each other both publicly and behind the scenes, and this month, that bond has been highlighted as one Pearson family member’s personal health journey has elicited a heartfelt response from her former on-screen sibling.
That journey belongs to Chrissy Metz, who portrayed Kate Pearson throughout the series. Metz recently shared her significant shift in health approach, revealing details that have sparked considerable conversation among fans who followed her character’s own struggles with body image throughout the show’s emotional arcs.
During an interview with Extra TV on August 17, Justin Hartley, who played Kevin Pearson, was asked to comment on Metz’s revelation that she has been taking GLP-1 medication as part of her health journey. Hartley expressed his unwavering support, stating, “She’s wonderful. She knows what I think of her. She’s terrific. And anytime I hear her doing well in any way, shape, or form is a great thing for me because I love her. I love her dearly,” as he shared with Extra.
Metz first discussed her decision during an August 10 appearance on the ‘TODAY’ show, where she admitted to being “very skeptical of GLP-1s for like years” until a friend provided her with a thorough explanation of the medication that changed her perspective. She also mentioned her father’s health concerns as a motivating factor for her decision.
This choice has led her to become a paid brand ambassador for Ro, the telehealth company that provides access to GLP-1 treatments, joining other celebrity ambassadors like Serena Williams. According to Ro, Metz has lost 63 pounds since starting the treatment, although she emphasizes that the medication is just one aspect of her overall health strategy rather than a miracle solution.
Metz has highlighted her comprehensive approach, noting that she is working with a trainer, lifting weights, and building muscle alongside the medication, consciously avoiding fixation on a specific number. “I know it’s not a magic wand, and I need to change other things, so I’ve been working with a trainer, and I’m lifting and putting on muscle… I really try not to have a number. I just want to feel strong and not have my morning ruined because I stepped on a scale,” she explained in comments shared with People.
Additionally, Metz has been open about the personal motivations behind her decision, telling E! News that she has long felt shame associated with being in a larger body and wants to clarify that her choice is not solely about appearance. “There’s so much shame around being in a bigger body, so just knowing that I wasn’t doing it purely for vanity’s sake, but because people are pressuring me, or I should, or shouldn’t, do that,” she said, framing her decision around long-term health priorities linked to her family history with obesity and her own experiences with perimenopause.
This vulnerability has clearly resonated with Hartley, whose supportive remarks reflect the genuine camaraderie that the ‘This Is Us’ cast has maintained well beyond the show’s finale. For a series that spent years thoughtfully exploring Kate Pearson’s complex relationship with weight and body image, seeing Hartley publicly celebrate Metz’s real-life health journey feels like a fitting continuation of that same empathy.
Metz has acknowledged that she anticipates mixed reactions to her openness about using the medication, but she remains focused on framing her decision as one rooted in self-care rather than external pressures.
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