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Amidst the controversy sparked in recent days over alleged health issues and extreme thinness, Ariana Grande spoke for the first time live about her withdrawal from the public eye and the criticism she has received, including comments claiming that she is “dying.”
According to statements made during her concert at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, the singer broke her silence after her team announced that she will take a break from her career and media exposure after the conclusion of the Eternal Sunshine Tour. What did she say? We share the details below.
The 33-year-old artist made it clear that her decision was not a reaction to the intense scrutiny of her physical appearance, but a plan she had made some time ago and is completely convinced of: “The break was not reactive or compulsive. It is something I decided, a plan I made in silence a long time ago, and it is a decision made from a position of reflection and empowerment,” she told her fans.
“I want to share this because I heard that my fans were worried that ‘negativity was ruining things for me,’ but I just have to say that it couldn’t be the further from the truth,” she noted, denying that her temporary retirement is due to illness or criticism of her body and health.
“I promise you that is not what it is about. I just want to be very, very clear. Multiple things can be true at the same time. Yes, sometimes it is necessary to set boundaries. Human beings sometimes need a break,” she added, trying to set boundaries and highlighting the importance of taking care of mental health.
And she added: “No matter what noise is out there, nothing could be louder than the love we share in this place. The rest of that shit is not my burden to carry, so I don’t carry it.”
Ariana Grande’s words came hours after receiving public support from her mother, Joan Grande, who commented on a post with behind-the-scenes images of the Petal music video: “You are magnificent... and this video is incredible! I love it and I love you even more,” she wrote.
Despite the support received from fans, friends, and family, the release of the video also rekindled the debate about the singer’s thinness, as numerous users on social media expressed concern for her physical appearance.
Alongside the criticism, actress Jameela Jamil spoke out about Ariana Grande’s health status and the possibility that her extreme thinness could be due to an eating disorder.
“This poor woman might be dying in front of us. This outfit is designed to accentuate thinness for debate purposes,” the comedian said on her social media. “Her team is totally irresponsible for not having kept her away from this harmful image that young people see as so idealized,” she added.
“Pray for Ariana to recover,” she asked in another post after igniting the debate.
[Publicidad]