Ariana Grande is currently working on the first installment of the "Wicked" movie, and while fans eagerly await new music from her, the singer's current commitments are demanding a significant amount of her time and energy.
Portraying such an iconic character requires dedication as an actress, time investment, and maintaining physical health during the film production.
Recently, Ariana Grande faced criticism regarding her "thin" appearance in several of her latest photos. Numerous individuals online have urged her to gain weight, claiming she looks unhealthily thin.
Grande has now broken her silence and addressed the body shamers in a widely shared video.
Ariana Grande Confronts Body Shamers In a three-minute video posted on her social media, she asked people to be "gentler and less comfortable" when commenting on others' bodies, regardless of their opinions.
"If you think you're saying something good or well-intentioned, whatever it is - healthy, unhealthy, big, small, this, that, sexy, not sexy - we just shouldn't. We should really work towards not doing that as much," she continued.
Grande emphasized that there are numerous ways to compliment or praise someone, or even to disregard something one dislikes about another person. She focused on the importance of using words that promote safety and support.
People have compared Grande to her previous appearance, which she described as "the unhealthiest" version of herself due to being on multiple antidepressants and having poor eating habits at the time.
"I think you're beautiful no matter what you're going through - no matter what weight, no matter how you like to do your makeup these days, no matter what cosmetic procedures you've had or not, or anything. I just think you're beautiful and wanted to share some feelings," she added.
Ariana Grande in 'Wicked' Movie Grande is in the midst of producing "Wicked," in which she will portray Glinda, a role that Tony-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth originally brought to life on Broadway. Cynthia Erivo will star alongside Grande as Elphaba, a role for which Idina Menzel earned a Tony on Broadway.
The first part of the film is set for release in November 2024, with the second installment following on November 25.