Ariana Grande opened up about her feelings regarding comments about her appearance throughout her career during an interview with content creator Crazy Sally.
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While sitting with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, Grande shared how being in the spotlight has brought her too much criticism regarding her body image. “I’ve heard it all. You’re young, and you’re hearing all kinds of things.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?’ It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise,” she explained. The artist added that the constant commentary has taught her to focus on her mental health and move forward from negativity, PEOPLE reported.
“I have work to do, I have a life to live, I have friends to love on. I have so much love. It’s not invited, so I don’t leave space for it anymore. Encouraging others to shield themselves from negativity. You keep yourself safe because no one has the right to say s—,” Grande continued. Recently, fans expressed some concern regarding her appearance during her appearances and press runs for Wicked.
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Erivo spoke up and commended her co-star for showing vulnerability during the interview. She also shared her own experiences as a Black woman in Hollywood. Last year, Grande responded to body-shaming comments in a TikTok video, urging people to be gentle with themselves and to think carefully before commenting on someone else’s appearance.
Last year, Grande addressed body shaming comments in a TikTok video and said people should be gentle with themselves and to think twice before commenting on someone’s appearance.