“We should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies”: Ariana Grande Slams Body-Shamers, Calls Her Prime Body Her “Unhealthiest Version”
American pop singer and actress Ariana Grande is known for her hit songs. Grande’s personal and professional life has often been the subject of widespread media attention. Recently, the 29-year-old pop sensation has been making headlines as she took to Tik Tok to express her mental well-being.
The singer has been a victim of body shaming and recently reacted to all the trolls from haters as well as concern from fans. In her video, Grande urged fans to stop commenting on people’s bodies and be gentle with them. She also explained that not every time our perspective can be right about another person.
Ariana Grande’s appeal to fans
Ariana Grande recently went candid on Tik Tok and talked about the comments people have been making about her body. The actress emphasized that the comments can severely affect someone’s mental health as you don’t know what the person is going through. Recently, Grande was spotted at a London concert of Jeff Goldblum, along with her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo.
Looking at her photographs, fans said that the Thank U, Next singer appeared thin. Fans also compared her previous body with her current one and claimed that she has lost weight. They also said that she looked better before with her previous physique. Surprisingly, Ariana Grande busted everyone’s misconception as she revealed that her previous body wasn’t healthy at all, but that she has improved a lot over time. Grande explained,
“I know personally, for me, 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, and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider me ‘healthy.’ But that, in fact, wasn’t my ‘healthy.’ Healthy can look different.”
The Side to Side singer concluded her video by saying,
“The second thing is you never know what someone’s going through,” she continued. “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, and you never know, so be gentle with each other and with yourselves.”
The perception of beauty can be subjective, but being opinionated about someone’s body can take a toll on their mental health. Grande stood up for this and showed her vulnerable side to her fans, which indeed takes a lot but becomes necessary at times.
Fans support Ariana Grande in her statement
As the singer dropped the video on TikTok, all her fans stood up in support of her. Fans commented on her TikTok post, being empathetic towards Grande. A fan commented,
“Moral of the story is don’t speak on someone else’s body period whether you’re concerned or not.”
Another fan wrote,
“Ariana Grande, my heart just shattered into a million pieces there tears.”
Another user added,
“I love and support you Ariana. Nobody should ever comment negatively on bodies. it never ends well. wishing you happiness & much love & health.”
Fans well understood Grande’s sentiments and poured love and support on her TikTok. Grande is currently busy filming her upcoming movie, Wicked.
Source: People
