Ariana Grande has addressed remarks regarding her appearance while promoting Wicked: For Good.
The singer often receives unwanted comments about her body. Recently, she used her Instagram stories to share how she handles these remarks.
On November 29, Grande reposted content from last year’s press tour for the initial Wicked film.
Grande has returned as Glinda in Wicked: For Good, the sequel to the 2024 film adaptation of the celebrated musical, Wicked.
Referring to how she manages comments about her looks, she noted: “Resharing this from last year as a loving reminder to all.”
The post featured a screenshot from her interview with Cynthia Erivo on the web series Oui Oui Baguette, where the 32-year-old artist discussed the impact of continuous comments about her body.
In a heartfelt statement, she likened herself to being in a ‘petri-dish’ due to the intense public scrutiny, often with contradictory feedback.
“I’ve been doing this in front of the public, and been a specimen in a petri-dish since I was 16 or 17,” she mentioned in the original post.
“So I have heard it all. I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me.”
She further explained: “And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”
Grande discussed how, despite her public presence, such scrutiny is difficult for anyone to endure.
“It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise,” she expressed. “And I think it’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on.”
Grande also stated: “I’m really lucky to have the support system that I have and to know and trust that I’m beautiful.”
Grande had previously discussed the adverse effects of attention concerning her appearance in an interview with the New York Times on November 5. Over time, she has learned to cope with its impact.
“I’ve never felt this connected to my art or inspired, and that’s been such a tremendous gift,” she remarked.
“It’s like, ‘I don’t actually have to take on those things that were projected onto me. I can focus on my art and that can be a separate entity.’
“But I had to give myself the permission to think that.”