AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande has had enough of the constant scrutiny and comments about her body. During the promotional run for the film "Wicked", Grande opened up in a series of interviews about the pervasive body-shaming she has faced since becoming a public figure at 16. Holding back tears, she emphasized the psychological toll such comments can take, and urged others to protect themselves from similar negativity.

In an emotional interview with YouTube journalist Sally, Grande highlighted the detrimental effects of body-related comments, calling them "dangerous" and "uncomfortable." She stated, "I've been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all […] No one has the right to say shit about [my body]."

The 31-year-old singer and actress shared that having a strong support system has been crucial for her mental well-being, though she acknowledges the suffocating nature of public commentary. "I do know what the pressure of that noise feels like. It's been a resident in my life since I was 17 and I just don't invite it in anymore," Grande said. Her strategy now is to focus on her work, her life, and her friends, and to exclude the negative noise from her life.

Grande's co-star, Cynthia Erivo, also witnessed the emotional revelation during the interview and offered her support. Their joint experience underscores a bigger societal issue - the inappropriate and often harmful obsession with female bodies. As Ariana pointed out, such comments aren't confined to the world of celebrities.

"Even if you go to Thanksgiving dinner, and someone's granny says, 'Oh my God, you look skinnier! What happened?' or 'You look heavier! What happened?' That is something that is uncomfortable and horrible no matter where it's happening," she explained.

In a previous TikTok, Grande also addressed her body image, noting that the version of her body that people deemed "healthy" was actually when she was at her unhealthiest. "I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my 'healthy.' But that in fact wasn't my healthy," she clarified.

As a call to action, Ariana Grande advised, "However you all can protect yourselves from that noise - whether it's at a family reunion or online, if you gotta block people, I don't care if you have to delete the app entirely - you keep yourself safe because no one has the right to say shit."

Grande's candid reflections remind us of the urgent need to foster a culture that respects individual health journeys and discourages unsolicited commentary on personal appearance. In doing so, we not only protect our mental health but also work towards dismantling harmful beauty standards.