‘This Is Us’ star Chrissy Metz says she turned to GLP-1 drug after years of skepticism

Chrissy Metz is opening up about her decision to use a GLP-1 after years of skepticism about the popular weight-loss medications.

During an appearance on the "Today" show on Monday, the "This Is Us" star, 45, explained that she reconsidered the drugs as she entered perimenopause and thought more seriously about her health and her family's history with obesity.

"I was very skeptical about GLP-1s for years," she said. "I had a friend who was like, I don't know, he gave me a thesis, and I was like...