Ariana Grande Opens Up About Navigating Beauty Standards in the Public Eye
“It’s Not Welcome Anymore”
Pop star and actress Ariana Grande recently got emotional while addressing the constant scrutiny surrounding her appearance. During a vulnerable moment on the Oui Oui Baguette podcast, she opened up about the pressure she has faced in relation to beauty standards.
Grande shared that she has been grappling with intense public attention since she was quite young.
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"I’ve kind of been doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all," she said. "I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons. But that’s everything… even just the simplest thing… your appearance, you know?"
Speaking candidly, she expressed the difficulty of shielding herself from critical comments about her body and appearance: "It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise," she confided, stressing that it’s "uncomfortable and horrible" no matter the source.
"I think that it’s something that is uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing it on,” she explained. "’Even when something simple like going to Thanksgiving dinner and someone’s grandmother saying, ‘Oh my God, you look skinnier! What happened?’ or ‘You look heavier! What happened?’ It’s everywhere."
Grande went on to argue that delving into someone’s appearance, health, or how they present themselves can be remarkably intrusive
“I think in today’s society, there is a comfortability that we shouldn’t have – at all — commenting on others’ looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes or health or how they present themselves"
"From what you’re wearing to your body to your face to your everything — there’s a comfortability that people have commenting on that that I think is really dangerous," she stressed.
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She acknowledged that she is very familiar with "the pressure of that noise," her stance has shifted: “It’s not welcome” in her life anymore. She gratefully noted that she has a strong support system to keep her spirits lifted. She shared the sharp focus she has taken, that things she is "really lucky" to have people surrounding her to support and uplift.
"It’s not welcome," she said firmly. "I have work to do, I have a life to live, I have friends to love on, I have so much love, and it’s not invited, so I don’t leave space for it anymore
She eloquently summarized ,
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Now she’s focused on what truly matters.
How can young people build resilience and protect their self-esteem when faced with constant scrutiny and comparisons about their appearance?
## Ariana Grande Speaks Out: “It’s Not Welcome Anymore”
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing a powerful conversation surrounding body image and public scrutiny. Pop icon Ariana Grande recently opened up about her personal experiences navigating these pressures. Joining us to discuss this is Alex Reed, a [Alex Reed Credentials related to pop culture/body image/psychology].
Welcome, Alex Reed.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Ariana Grande recently got emotional while talking about the constant commentary on her appearance, saying, “I’ve heard every version of it, of what’s wrong with me … But that’s everything…your appearance, you know?” This isn’t the first time she’s addressed this issue, but it seems especially poignant given the context of her long career in the public eye starting at a young age. What are your thoughts on her statements?
**Alex Reed:** I think Ariana’s words resonate deeply with a lot of people, especially young people growing up in a world saturated with images and opinions about appearances. Being in the public eye from such a young age undoubtedly adds another layer of complexity. It’s a constant barrage of scrutiny and comparison, which can take a serious toll on one’s self-esteem and mental health.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely. She mentioned the difficulty of “protecting yourself from that noise.” What advice would you give to young people who are facing similar pressures, whether they’re in the public eye or not?
**Alex Reed:** That’s a crucial question. It’s essential to remember that most of the images we see are carefully curated and often unattainable.
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This has been a fascinating conversation. Thank you so much for your insights, Alex Reed.
