Ariana Grande’s new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again
NEW YORK (AP) — Talking about beauty can get really ugly — particularly when it comes to public figures. In an increasingly connected world, there’s no shortage of hot takes and judgment. That is…
Ariana Grande's latest music video and album have sparked conversations about body image and beauty standards. This is not the first time the 33-year-old singer has been the subject of such scrutiny. The new video, a seven-minute critique of the assessment and judgment that comes with fame, touches on her thin appearance, specifically her bone structure.
Despite her efforts to dismiss any notion that she's anything other than healthy, the topic has resurfaced, with some viewing it as body-shaming and others seeing it as concern. Grande has previously expressed her discomfort with commenting on people's bodies and has even stated that she doesn't consider such commentary acceptable.
Her representative has said that she plans to step back from public life after her current tour ends, citing the "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." The impact of our words regarding body image extends beyond mere comments or judgments, according to Johanna Kandel, founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders.
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