Pop star Ariana Grande, known for her petite frame, has once again found herself in the spotlight. During a promotional photoshoot for the musical *Wicked* ahead of its upcoming premiere in Mexico, the singer posed in a strapless dress with a deep neckline, accentuating her slimness and elegance. In the photos from the event, alongside co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey, Grande’s figure appears particularly delicate.
These images followed her recent red carpet appearance in Los Angeles, where she wore a different dress with a voluminous skirt that highlighted her narrow waist. Her protruding collarbones were also noticeable. In some photos, her co-stars can be seen supporting her, seemingly trying to help her maintain her balance.
Public concern over Grande’s appearance has been growing, with users on social media actively discussing her look and many expressing their worries. “She looks like skin and bones,” one comment reads, while another says, “I love Ariana, but it’s hard to look at her and not think she’s unwell.”
Sarcastic comments have also surfaced, comparing Ariana’s body to her *Wicked* co-star Cynthia Erivo’s. “Did they have a contest for who could be the thinnest?” “They look hungry,” “Did they starve themselves during filming?” are some of the remarks from bloggers. These comments highlight the difficulty celebrities face in avoiding objectification and judgment over even the smallest changes in their appearance.
The comments on the photos have split into two camps: some continue to criticize the singer’s look, while others defend her right to look however she feels comfortable. “Why even comment on someone else’s body? Let the person decide what’s best for them,” one user responded.
In the spring of 2023, Grande faced similar criticism, prompting her to respond and urge the public not to make hasty judgments. She posted a video on social media explaining, “I just want to answer your questions about my body and talk about what it means to be a person who’s constantly under scrutiny.” The singer emphasized that she feels better than ever and asked people to be more mindful of their words.
At the *Wicked* premiere, both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana admitted they had become very close during filming. The actresses have previously appeared together on the red carpet, showing off incredible looks. During the Los Angeles screening, Grande was accompanied by Ethan Slater, with whom she has been in a relationship since 2023.
