Ariana Grande breaks down in tears over body-shaming comments

Ariana Grande, the multi-talented singer and actress, recently broke down in tears while addressing persistent scrutiny about her body. In an emotional interview alongside her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, the 31-year-old star opened up about the impact of public commentary on her appearance, calling it both "dangerous" and "horrible."

Grande, who has been in the public eye for over a decade, revealed the relentless nature of the comments she has endured. Fighting back tears, she said, "I've been doing this in front of the public since I was 16 or 17, so I've heard every version of what's wrong with me."

The pop icon emphasized that this issue extends beyond the celebrity world. "Even at Thanksgiving dinner, when someone says, 'You look skinnier!' or 'You look heavier!', it's horrible," she explained, underscoring how damaging unsolicited remarks can be for anyone.

A call to end harmful norms

Grande criticized society's growing comfort in commenting on others' looks, calling it a dangerous habit. "There's this unwarranted comfortability people have commenting on your body, your face, your clothes, and it's really harmful for everyone involved," she stated.

This isn't the first time Grande has spoken out on this issue. In April 2023, during the filming of Wicked in London, she addressed similar criticism in a TikTok video, candidly revealing her past struggles. "The body you've been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of myself," she explained, sharing how antidepressants and poor habits had affected her at that time. "You never know what someone is going through."

Setting boundaries for mental health

Despite the relentless comments, Grande has focused on preserving her mental health and setting boundaries. "I don't invite it in anymore. It's not welcome," she said, firmly addressing how she deals with negativity. Her advice to others? "Block people, delete apps, do whatever you need to do to protect yourself."

Grande's emotional message is a powerful call to action for society to reconsider its harmful obsession with appearance and to approach conversations about others' bodies with greater sensitivity and care.