NEWSJustin Hartley Has Sweet Response to 'This Is Us' Costar Chrissy Metz Amid GLP-1 Weight-Loss Journey: 'She's Terrific'
Justin Hartley had a sweet response to Chrissy Metz's GLP-1 weight-loss journey.
Aug. 21 2026, Published 8:56 a.m. ET
Justin Hartley had some sweet words to say about Chrissy Metz when he was informed of her decision to embark on a GLP-1 weight-loss journey.
The actors played onscreen siblings in the hit drama series This Is Us, which ran from 2016 to 2022. Even after the show's conclusion, though, it seems like they remain as close and supportive of each other as ever.
Justin Hartley Praised Chrissy Metz Amid Her GLP-1 Weight-Loss Journey
Justin Hartley said he thinks Chrissy Metz is 'terrific' upon finding out about her GLP-1 weight-loss journey.
The 49-year-old recently spoke with Extra TV at the Television Academy’s Televerse Festival about Metz using GLP-1 medication to prioritize her health.
“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,” he said, before adding, “I love her dearly.”
The actress partnered up with Ro and has lost 63 pounds so far on her weight-loss journey, per the telehealth company.
Chrissy Metz revealed that she was 'skeptical' of GLP-1 medicines before embarking on her weight-loss journey.
The Hunting Wives star previously opened up about being “skeptical” of the whole process but decided to give it a try after witnessing her father struggling with health issues.
“I was like, ‘Maybe I should try to get ahead of it,’” she stated during an appearance on Today.
“It was just something that I thought would be good for me, and it’s not for everybody, but it’s been really wonderful for me,” she added.
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Chrissy Metz Said Being on GLP-1 Helped Her Change Her Lifestyle
Chrissy Metz admitted that her GLP-1 journey has helped her change her lifestyle.
The Broadway star also said that, apart from weight loss, GLP-1 medicines have helped her in other ways she would not have thought possible before now.
“It’s really helped with inflammation. It’s helped with energy, [and] overall health, which is so nice,” she claimed.
“For me, it’s like, health now for health later, and that’s the most important thing for me: longevity,” she explained.
She also stated that being on the medication has helped her initiate “a whole lifestyle change,” which now includes her exercising regularly and eating nutritious meals.
Chrissy Metz said her GLP-1 weight-loss has been 'wonderful.'
“It’s not just, ‘Oh, I’m going to take a medication.’ Because it’s not the easy way out,” she admitted.
“I think a lot of people think [that] it’s a magic wand. And no, in fact you have to be more diligent,” Metz said.
“And it’s good for me because I’m really putting myself first and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do but have to really put into practice,” she noted before adding, “It’s all wonderful and it’s all helping. It’s just been a really wonderful journey.”
