Harvey Fierstein Shares 120-Pound Weight Loss with Help of Medication

The 'Mrs. Doubtfire' star credits the drug Zepbound for helping him maintain a healthier lifestyle after years of weight fluctuations.

Harvey Fierstein, 70, revealed he lost 120 pounds using the weight-loss drug Zepbound, stabilizing at a weight of 200 pounds after regaining 15 pounds.
The actor and playwright explained that the medication allows him to feel 'like a normal person,' eliminating the constant struggle of dieting and overeating.
Fierstein emphasized that obesity is not simply a choice, describing it as a condition where the body is 'out of whack,' which Zepbound helps correct.
He gained significant weight during the COVID-19 lockdown but used the time to write his memoir and focus on creative pursuits like quilting.
Fierstein recently celebrated the opening of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab, a free creative space at the Library for the Performing Arts designed to inspire emerging artists.