Valerie Bertinelli‘s latest red carpet appearance at the 96th Academy Awards was all about turning heads and sparking conversations.

She was the picture of confidence and elegance, alongside her son Wolfgang Van Halen and his new wife, Andraia Allsop.

Though, her appearance wasn’t without some controversy… Keep reading to find out more!

Sporting a chic ivory suit, radiant smile, and a flawless blowout, Bertinelli effortlessly stole the spotlight. But what really got people talking was the 63-year-old’s noticeable weight loss, prompting a frenzy of speculation online.

Social media platforms lit up with comments and questions about her transformation, with some suggesting she might be using Ozempic, a popular weight loss medication.

Many people took to the comments section on Instagram after People magazine posted images of Bertinelli to their account, with one person writing: “I think Valerie is on that Ozempic train,” while another added: “On the shots of Ozempic?”

“Someone took ozempic [sic],” a further comment read.

The unhelpful comments didn’t stop there, however, with another user chiming in with: “Valerie got the ozempic craze too [sic]!”

Someone else said: “Gurl!!! Valerie!! You are on ozempic or other semaglutide [sic]?”

But amid the speculation, there was an outpouring of admiration and support for the actress, with many fans celebrating her radiant beauty and positive vibes.

Bertinelli herself offered a candid glimpse into her experience at the event, joking about the sweltering heat on the red carpet.

“I’m surprised you can’t see the sweat dripping down our faces,” she captioned a clip of herself and her son, Wolfgang, on her Instagram stories.

Bertinelli’s down-to-earth moment added a humorous touch to the glamorous affair, proving to fans that celebrities are human too.

What do you think of Valerie Bertinelli’s recent weight loss? Let us know in the comments!