Ariana Grande opened up emotionally about the ongoing speculation surrounding her weight and appearance in a recent interview, shedding light on the pressures she has faced throughout her career.
It was just the latest display of vulnerability she shared with her sinister co-star Cynthia Erivo was tearful sinister press tour.
Grande, 31, addressed the issue during her magazine appearance Oui Oui Bread podcasts in France. When asked how she manages society’s beauty standards, Ariana candidly reflected on her experience growing up in the spotlight.
Fighting back tears, Ariana paused for a moment when Erivo offered support. She later explained, “I’ve been doing this in public and really as a specimen in a petri dish since I was 16 or 17, so I’ve heard it all. I’ve heard every version of It.” it, about what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and it’s wrong again for many different reasons. But it’s everything… even the simplest thing… your appearance, you know?”
Ariana acknowledged the difficulty of shaking off public scrutiny, describing intrusive comments as “nasty and appalling,” regardless of their origin. She likened the experience to common situations many people face, such as being subjected to unwanted comments at family gatherings.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the ‘Wicked’ premiere in Los Angeles in November 2024. Amy Sussman/Getty Images
“Even if you go to Thanksgiving dinner and someone’s grandmother says, ‘Oh my God, you look thinner! What happened?’ or ‘You look heavier! What happened?'” she said, illustrating how intrusive and hurtful such comments can feel.
She emphasizes the broader cultural implications, criticizing the normalization of commenting on other people’s appearance. “I think in today’s society, there’s a comfort that we shouldn’t have – at all – commenting on other people’s looks, their appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes, their health or how they express themselves,” Ariana said. stated.
She went on to describe this behavior as “truly dangerous”, calling for a change in the culture of unsolicited judgment.
Despite years of enduring such surveillance, Ariana explains that she no longer allows it to take up space in her life. “It’s not welcome. I have work to do, I have a life to live, I have friends to love, I have a lot of love but it’s not invited so I don’t have room for it anymore,” she shared. .
Grateful for a strong support system, Ariana expressed that she now prioritizes her work and relationships over public noise.
The star’s vulnerability in the interview highlighted the emotional toll of being constantly scrutinized and sparked discussions about the harmful effects of commenting on other people’s bodies. , regardless of the purpose. Watch the interview below.
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