Ariana Grande, the award-winning American singer, has recently addressed the issue of body shaming and the scrutiny of her appearance on social media. In a TikTok video, she asked her fans to be “gentler and less comfortable” when commenting on her body or other people’s bodies.
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The 29-year-old star said she felt the need to address the concerns after some users had commented on her apparent recent weight loss. She explained that people were “comparing my current body” to “the unhealthiest version of my body”.
Grande shared that at her lowest point, she was on a lot of antidepressants, drinking on them, and eating poorly. She was surprised that the way she looked then was considered healthy, but that wasn’t her healthy. She wanted to remind people that “healthy can look different” for everyone.
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Moreover, Grande urged people to be empathetic and gentle towards others, as we never know what someone else is going through. She pointed out that even if someone is coming from a loving and caring place, that person is probably working on themselves or has a support system that they are working with.
Grande’s call for body positivity and empathy comes after her battle with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder following the 2017 Manchester bombing attack. She emphasized that people should be kind to each other and themselves.
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While she acknowledged that she shouldn’t have to explain her body, Grande hopes that her vulnerability will result in something good. She wants her fans to understand that healthy is not just about one’s physical appearance, but also about mental and emotional wellbeing.
In conclusion, Ariana Grande has urged her fans to be kind, empathetic, and less judgmental about body image. She hopes that her message will inspire people to be more accepting of themselves and others, and to focus on being healthy and happy in their own unique ways.
