Ariana Grande Garners Huge Backing from Fans, As She Addresses the Body-Shaming Comments in a TikTok Video

Published 04/12/2023, 1:00 PM EDT

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Ariana Grande is garnering the support of her fans after facing comments over body shaming. Now, body shaming is an issue that celebrities, especially female ones, face extensively in the industry. Celebrities go to extreme lengths to maintain their bodies, even ending up depressed in the process. Despite this, any change is scrutinized closely. Recently, it was Ariana Grande who faced that challenge.

The actress and singer has been in the limelight since a very young age. In recent times, some have been affected by changes in her looks. A handful of fans could not help but notice her thinner body. After keeping quiet for a long time, she finally decided to speak through a long video. In a three-minute video, Grande talked about how people need to be more gentle with their comments. “I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies no matter what,” she mentioned.

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According to the ‘Dangerous Woman’ singer, a healthy body looks different for everyone. Not everyone who looks a certain way is actually feeling healthy, while someone who looks different may be happier. She revealed being on anti-depressants and feeling unhappy while referring to her old body. With the actress speaking up now, fans are also showing their support.

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How fans are reacting to the video of Ariana Grande

Fans have not only shown their support for Ariana Grande’s music but also for her struggles. Grande, who is usually her sweet self, spoke up against people who body shame celebrities. Fans are not only speaking in her support but also criticizing the media, which gave a platform to hate comments all this time.

 

One fan pointed out how the Victorious actress is so gentle and kind even when calling out people for their behavior.

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In recent times, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, etc have also spoken up on the issue. Body shaming issues have always been rampant in the industry, whether it’s actors or singers. Social media has only enabled hate comments to reach a bigger scale and platform. Despite recurring incidences, they took not enough measures to solve these problems, often leaving the receiver in a helplessly sad position. By speaking up on this, celebrities like Grande try to spread awareness in hopes of a change.

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How do you feel about Ariana Grande’s response to the backlash over her body? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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Neha Ghag is a prime-time entertainment writer for Netflix Junkie, who has written nearly 1000 articles, immersing herself in pop culture. Writing was not her first choice, but she has now found solace in unraveling the fascinating stories of public figures' personal and professional lives. Neha is a fan of classic hip-hop and psycho thrillers, and she can talk endlessly about Kanye West.

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