Ariana Grande‘s fans are crying out in concern after her latest music video has them believing she has gone too far with her weight loss.
The beloved pop singer has faced body issues since the start of her career as a child and entertainer, often fighting back against unsolicited comments about her physical appearance.
Grande, who is currently on tour, also has her love life sparking chatter after reuniting with her ex, Ricky Alvarez.
On Friday, Grande blessed her fanbase with the music video of her hit song, “Petal,” off her newly released eighth studio album. However, rather than focus on the message of the visuals, admirers of the songstress broke out in lament over her health.
In the almost seven-minute-long clip where the pop star changed numerous times, Grande appeared super slim, perhaps underweight, with her ribs and clavicle evidently on display.
Fans wasted no time addressing her weight loss journey, calling for those around her to intervene before it gets too bad.
“Bro, this is so sad. She’s one of our generation’s biggest talents, and we’re all just watching her die right in front of our eyes,” one fan penned. Another shared a similar sentiment, writing, “This poor woman is fading away before our eyes.”
This user, describing the “POV” artist’s state as “deeply unwell,” expressed worries about her inner circle. “I wish the people around her are taking care of her,” they stated.
Others noted that Grande might interpret the backlash as judgment, but instead, fans just want her to take proper care of herself and not fall victim to beauty standards.
Ariana Grande Is Done With The Way She Used To Be In ‘Petal’
Despite the focus on her looks, Grande’s message about no longer dealing with people’s expectations of her was clear as day in the music video.
In “Petal,” she stars as the character Pepper, who arrives at the Hollywood Walk of Fame to audition to get her big break. A flower is seen on one star, growing. However, when she appears in front of the execs, they dismiss her as “not good enough.”
With each rejection, Grande’s Pepper tries again to audition, and every time she is turned down by the group of men. Symbolic of the title, each time she is denied, the petal from the beginning withers.
In one scene, the men unload on Pepper after a failed audition, telling her, “You give off this feeling that is… It’s unmarketable.” Another said to her, “The way you used to be, I miss that. You got some personality disorder going on?”
Pushed to the limit by their criticism, Grande transforms into a darker version as the scene turns red and she picks up a chainsaw to hack away at the men. Once she’s done, Pepper walks into the waiting area to cheers from other women, after which she heads to a restaurant.
While there, a bloodied Pepper unveils a fortune cookie note with the words, “You bloom wherever you are planted.”
The video, which has garnered almost 3 million views in less than 24 hours, was directed by Christian Breslauer, per People Magazine.
The Singer Gave An Emotional Reminder About Body Shaming
While Grande is yet to address the recent wave of comments, she is no stranger to responding when her body is being dissected.
Last November, the “Wicked” actress took to social media to shut down haters lovingly by resurfacing a previous 2024 interview where she advised caution about discussing people’s appearance.
“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,” an emotional Grande said as she fought back tears.
As reported by The Blast, she concluded, asserting her new practice is not to pay attention to trolls, as her body was never meant for public consumption.
New Song Lyrics Fuel Frenzy About Ricky Alvarez Romance
When Grande’s physical appearance isn’t making headlines, her love life certainly gets tongues wagging.
The Nickelodeon alum has been riding Cupid’s wave after rekindling things with her ex-boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, earlier this month following her split from co-star Ethan Slater.
The feeling was obvious in the song “Bad Thing (Bunny Hop),’ off her new album released on July 31. As reported by The Blast, in the lyrics, Grande gushed about “a real good boyfriend” and declares, “let’s do it twice,” seemingly referencing her dynamic with Alvarez.
Ariana Grande Sues Over Alleged Music Hack
As she continues to share her innermost life with fans through her music, the vocalist isn’t taking it easy on those who try to depreciate her art by leaking it.
According to The Blast, Grande filed a major lawsuit against over 100 persons, accusing them of repeated cyberattacks leading to theft and unlicensed distribution of videos, unreleased songs, private photos, and more belonging to her.
The 33-year-old is seeking relief from the plaintiffs as well as offering a warning to others in the act, urging them to desist.
