Pop star Ariana Grande became emotional during a recent interview when discussing the relentless scrutiny surrounding her appearance.
French reporter Sally, in a YouTube interview, asked Grande, 31, how she navigates societyS “beauty standards” and the immense pressure women face to maintain a “perfect” image. The question visibly moved Grande, who struggled to hold back tears.
“My goodness. I’m not gonna–” she began, her voice trembling. “Good question.”
Grande’s “Wicked” co-star, Cynthia Erivo, who was also present for the interview, offered comfort to the visibly shaken singer.
Grande, who rose to fame as a teenager, reflected on the constant public scrutiny she has faced throughout her career. “I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all,” she shared.”I’ve heard every version of it — of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for diffrent reasons. But that’s everything from — even just the simplest thing — your appearance,you know?”
“It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise when you’re young and you’re hearing all kinds of things,” Grande admitted.She emphasized that such comments, irrespective of the context, are harmful. “I think that it’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on,” she said, ”even if you go to Thanksgiving dinner, and someone’s granny says, ‘Oh my God, you look skinnier! What happened?’ or ‘You look heavier! What happened?'”
“I think in today’s society, there is a comfortability that we shouldn’t have at all — commenting on others’ looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes or health or how they present themselves,” Grande stated. “From what you’re wearing to your body to your face to your everything — there’s a comfortability that people have commenting on that that I think is really dangerous,” she concluded.
Ariana Grande is speaking out against the relentless scrutiny of her appearance, urging the public to be more mindful of the impact their words can have.
In a recent interview, the Grammy-winning singer addressed the constant commentary surrounding her weight, emphasizing the harmful nature of unsolicited remarks about people’s bodies. “From what you’re wearing to your body to your face to your everything — there’s a comfortability that people have commenting on that that I think is really dangerous,” Grande stated. “I think that it’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on.”
Grande, who has been open about her struggles with body image in the past, stressed the importance of protecting oneself from negativity. “Though, you all can protect yourselves from that noise — whether it’s at a family reunion or online, if you gotta block people, I don’t care if you have to delete the app entirely — you keep yourself safe as no one has the right to say s–t,” she advised.
The “7 rings” singer’s comments come after she addressed concerns about her weight loss earlier this year. In an april 2023 TikTok video, Grande urged viewers to be “gentler and less agreeable commenting on people’s bodies,” revealing that the body type many were comparing her to was actually the result of a arduous period in her life.
“The body that you’ve been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of my body.I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly,” she insisted. “[I was] at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that in fact wasn’t my healthy.”
Grande emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding, reminding people that everyone is on their own journey.”You never know what someone is going through, so even if you are coming from a loving place and a caring place, that person probably is working on it or has a support system that they are working on it with,” she said.
Grande’s powerful message serves as a reminder that words have weight and that fostering a culture of kindness and respect is crucial,especially in the age of social media.
## Ariana Grande Tears Up Addressing ‘Hazardous’ Comments About Her Appearance
**By [Your Name],World Today News senior Editor**
Pop superstar Ariana Grande became visibly emotional in a recent interview,reflecting on the relentless scrutiny she faces regarding her appearance.
French reporter Sally,in a YouTube interview,asked Grande,31,how she navigates society’s “beauty standards” and the immense pressure women face to maintain a “perfect” image. The question visibly moved Grande, who struggled to hold back tears.
“My goodness. I’m not gonna–” she began, her voice trembling. “Good question,” she finished, clearly shaken.
Grande’s “Wicked” co-star, Cynthia Erivo, who was also present for the interview, offered comfort to the visibly shaken singer.
**The Pressure Cooker of Fame: A Constant Cycle of Critique**
Grande,who rose to fame as a teenager,reflected on the constant public scrutiny she has endured throughout her career.
“I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all,” she shared. “I’ve heard every version of it — of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”
She emphasized that such comments, regardless of the context, are harmful. “I think that it’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on,” she said, “even if you go to Thanksgiving dinner, and someone’s granny says, ‘Oh my God, you look skinnier! What happened?’ or ‘you look heavier! What happened?’”
**A Call for Respect and Mindfulness:**
Grande urged the public to be more mindful of the impact their words can have, stating that there is a “comfortability” in today’s society that allows people to comment on others’ appearances with little regard for the consequences.
“I think in today’s society, there is a comfortability that we shouldn’t have at all — commenting on others’ looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes or health or how they present themselves,” she stated. “From what you’re wearing to your body to your face to your everything — there’s a comfortability that people have commenting on that that I think is really dangerous,” she concluded.
Grande’s emotional response shines a light on the immense pressure faced by celebrities, particularly women, to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. Her plea for more mindful and respectful discourse is a crucial reminder that words have power and can have a profound impact on individuals, regardless of their fame.
**What do you think about the relentless scrutiny celebrities face? Should there be more boundaries when it comes to commenting on someone’s appearance? Share your thoughts in the comments below.**
