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In recent weeks, Ariana Grande has been a topic of conversation on social media and in the international press due to her physical appearance and the concern her extreme thinness has caused among her fans.
Actress Jameela Jamil spoke out about it, warning that the singer could be dying due to her low weight and related potential health issues. What did she say? Keep reading to learn the details.
A few days ago, following the premiere of Ariana's "Petal" music video, actress and comedian Jameela Jamil sparked controversy among the singer's fans by suggesting that her physical appearance is concerning and that she may possibly be dying without anyone helping her.
“This poor woman is potentially dying in front of us. This outfit is designed to accentuate thinness for the sake of debate,” the comedian said on her social media. “Her team is totally irresponsible for not having kept her away from this very damaging image that her young fans see as idealized,” she added.
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“Praying for Ariana to recover,” she asked in another post after igniting the debate.
The star of The Good Place and Marry Me, who has spoken publicly about her battle with anorexia, insisted that her intention was never to attack Ariana Grande, but rather to sound an alarm regarding the singer's health and the impact such images can have on the millions of young people who follow her around the world.
The statements divided fans. While some supported Jameela Jamil's concern and considered it necessary to open a conversation about eating disorders and beauty standards, others accused her of projecting her own experience onto Ariana Grande and speculating without knowing the celebrity's actual situation.
Among the most repeated criticisms were those pointing out that Ariana has stated on several occasions that comments about her body deeply affect her mental health, and they requested that people stop commenting on her physical appearance.
Regarding this, Jamil accepted that she does not know the details of Ariana's physical and mental health, but insisted that the singer of "7 rings" and "We Can’t Be Friends" could be in danger and no one is noticing. She also recalled her own experience with eating disorders and the times she was on the verge of death due to anorexia.
The controversy arose just days after the premiere of the "Petal" music video, where Ariana Grande plays Pepper, an aspiring star who faces constant rejections at auditions before starring in a violent scene loaded with criticism toward the entertainment industry.
Although the video was praised for its message, much of the conversation on social media ended up focusing on the singer's physical appearance. Some users expressed concern about her extreme thinness, while others argued that commenting on a person's body only contributes to harassment.
Amid the controversy, Ariana Grande's team announced that the singer plans to take a break when her "Eternal Sunshine" tour concludes on September 1 in London.
According to the statement, the decision is in response to the exhaustion caused by constant public scrutiny regarding her appearance, a topic the singer has pointed out on several occasions as one of the most difficult situations she has faced during her career.
[Publicidad]