Kyle Richards’ daughter Sophia hits back at criticism over weight-loss drug use
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards' daughter Sophia Umansky is sharing why she decided to speak publicly about her use of the weight-loss drug Mounjaro If you're honest about things people can't even judge you or hate on you because you declared it yourself Umansky advised People You're the one that explained everyone you're owning it so anything anyone else has to say it's like 'OK well I stated you that I'm owning it ' I think it's fine And I unfailingly say I'm on Mounjaro I obviously talk to a expert Mounjaro is an FDA-approved prescription drug which is commonly prescribed to people diagnosed with Type diabetes More in recent months it has become a popular weight-loss drug as it reduces appetite 'REAL HOUSEWIVES' STAR KYLE RICHARDS SAYS PHYSICAL CHANGES AFTER GIVING UP ALCOHOL ARE 'INCENTIVE' TO BE SOBERThe reality star's daughter sparked backlash when she shared in a TikTok video that she experienced hair loss as a side effect from taking the drug with a large number of commenting she shouldn't be on the drug to begin with People who are telling me that I don't need to be on it they don't know what they're talking about They're not doctors she stated of the backlash And I think everyone requirements to calm down and live their own lives And honesty will get you far in life and lying is not fun It's not good She went on to say that her mom has invariably been very supportive of whatever decisions we make as her daughters and was definitely trying to veer me away from getting on this medication However after speaking with her doctors Richards saw that that's the path I wished to take she was very supportive And yeah I think a lot of people are saying that I have body dysmorphia and all this and I'm like 'Actually no I think I'm cute both means I think I was cute before and I'm cute now ' There's nothing wrong with trying to feel a little bit more confident a little bit cuter she added People get worked on all the time they get filler they get Botox they do all different kinds of things So if I want to feel a little cuter why not LIKE WHAT YOU RE READING CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn the TikTok video Umansky explained that even running her fingers through her hair results in piles of it falling out saying she's lucky that I have so much hair because if she didn't she would be bald in about a week if she continued to lose it at such a rapid pace Umansky has been featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills a number of times throughout its seasons as her mom has been a cast member since the start of the show in The family has shared their ups and downs throughout their time on the scheme greater part just now including Richards and her estranged husband Mauricio Umanksy's decision to separate after years of marriage I ve dependably commented I didn t believe in the reality show curse because my perception was that a lot of people come into this with fractures in their marriage and then they are looking at this as a way out That certainly was not my story Richards notified The Hollywood Reporter in January She went on to tell the outlet that she doesn't think she and Mauricio would be in this situation had their lives gone down a different path saying I definitely do believe that money and fame and all that is not great for a marriage CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERMauricio and Richards also share daughters Alexia and Portia and Mauricio was stepfather to Richards' daughter Farah whom she shares with her first husband Guraish Aldjufrie