Ariana Grande doesn’t want people talking about her body — or anyone’s body, for that matter.In a rare video posted by Grande, 29, she addressed the recent onslaught of social media commentary about her weight.
In recent days, the singer’s Instagram comments have been flooded with “concerns” over her thin appearance, with many body-shaming Grande and speculating that she must be starving herself.In a three-minute TikTok posted Tuesday, Grande said she “wanted to address your concerns about my body.” Read more: Millie Bobby Brown teases engagement announcement to Jake Bongiovi ♡ ♬ original sound – arianagrande After noting that she doesn’t feel confident or enjoy making these sorts of videos, Grande said people “should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies, no matter what.”Grande, who appeared in a slouchy grey hoodie with her blonde hair tied back, said even a comment about someone’s body that may seem positive can be ultimately harmful.“There are many different ways to look healthy and beautiful.
And personally, for me, the body that you’ve been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of my body,” Grande said in the video. “I was on a lot of anti-depressants and drinking on them and eating poorly and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that, in fact, wasn’t my healthy.” Read more: Fyre Fest II is ‘finally happening,’ says Billy McFarland a year after his prison release Grande hoped something “good” might come from her posting the video and being so openly vulnerable.“You never know what someone is going through,” the Grammy-winning singer reminded her fans.