Ariana Grande broke down in tears as she recalled the body-shaming scrutiny she’s faced since she was a teenager.
During a joint interview with him The wicked Co-starring Cynthia Ario, The 7 circles The hitmaker opened up about her struggles with such comments following a question from French content creator Crazy Sally about the pressure to look perfect.
“I’ve been doing this in public and really being a specimen in a petri dish since I was 16 or 17,” Grande, 31, began after taking a moment to compose herself. “I’ve heard it all. Every version of it.”
She explained how difficult it was to protect herself from harsh comments as a young star.
“You’re young, and you’re hearing all kinds of things,” the every day The singer continued, holding Erio’s hand for support. “It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise.”
“It’s something that’s uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it,” Bang bang said the singer. “Even if you go to Thanksgiving dinner and somebody’s grandmother says, ‘Oh my God, you look thinner, what happened?’ or ‘You look heavy, what’s wrong?’
The two-time Grammy Award winner criticized society’s level of “comfort” in sharing opinions about one’s body, calling it “dangerous for all parties.”
Despite the challenges, the actress and singer shared how she has been able to withstand the scrutiny thanks to her strong support system of loved ones.
This wasn’t the first time Grande spoke out about body shaming. In April 2023, she shared a rare, three-minute confession on TikTok, where she addressed online comments about her body.