Queen Latifah joined WeightWatchers to lead its new menopause initiative and shared how her personal health journey reshaped her outlook.
Queen Latifah brought her voice and visibility to women’s health as she was unveiled Tuesday (May 15) as the face of WeightWatchers’ first-ever menopause-focused program, a new initiative aimed at supporting women through every phase of hormonal change.
The “WeightWatchers for Menopause” campaign, launching September 2025, will provide women with access to menopause-trained clinicians, evidence-based treatments such as hormone therapy and GLP-1 medications, personalized nutrition and fitness plans, and workshops designed specifically for every stage of menopause.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Latifah opened up about her own experiences, describing menopause as a “new journey” that shifted how she views and takes care of her body.
She recalled being surprised when her doctor first mentioned menopause, but said the experience helped her recognize subtle changes like increased sensitivity to temperature and difficulty shedding weight.
“I felt pretty normal,” she said. “I wouldn’t have even known that I was in premenopause, and I was actually kinda shocked.”
Rather than feeling overwhelmed, she said the process has made her feel more grounded and informed.
Latifah emphasized the importance of access to care and information, especially for women who may not know what to expect.
“Fortunately, I was a young girl running in these streets trying to be grown,” she joked. “So a lot of my friends are several years older than me so they experienced this before me. I mean, I’d never really heard the word perimenopause until one of my friends brought it up.”
She also credited those older friends for helping her feel prepared and less alone. Now, she’s using her platform to normalize the conversation and encourage women to advocate for their health.
Latifah highlighted the value of wellness habits like sleep, movement, bone health and mindfulness, saying they’ve helped her feel strong and in control.
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