Ariana Grande has sparked concern over her appearance on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked. The 31-year-old actress and singer wore a gingham-patterned, 1950s-inspired swing dress to the event on Saturday, which left her slender figure on full display.
Social media users took to X, formerly Twitter, to express worries about her weight. One user wrote, 'She's skin and bones,' while another said, 'Ariana looks unhealthily skinny.' A third asked, 'Has Ariana always been this damn thin?' Some comments were more pointed, with one user sarcastically suggesting a 'skinny off' between Grande and her co-star Cynthia Erivo, prompting further discussion about their bodies.
Others expressed concern more directly. 'I love Ariana and I don't think people should comment on other people's bodies at all, but there's no way you can look at her and not think she's not healthy. I really hope she's OK,' one tweet read. Another user asked, 'Were they starving during the filming process of what?' while a third wrote, 'Get these ladies a hamburger.' Some even speculated about the use of weight-loss drugs, with one person asking, 'Were they passing out Ozempic shots on set?'
However, many defended Grande and Erivo, pointing out that Grande has always been naturally thin. 'Truth is, Ariana's bone structure has always been like this,' one defender wrote. Another user criticised the comments, saying, 'The amount of body shaming in the replies is disgusting. There's a difference between genuine concern and blatant body shaming. Both ladies look stunning.'
This is not the first time Grande has faced scrutiny over her weight. In April 2023, she clapped back at body-shamers, insisting she was healthier than ever after pictures comparing her weight over the years went viral. 'I just wanted to address your concerns about my body and talk a little bit about what it means to be a person with a body [that's] seen and paid such close attention to,' she said at the time, adding that the version of her being compared was the 'unhealthiest version of her body.'
