Ariana Grande Sets Boundaries at 33 as New Video Reignites Body Image Scrutiny

3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Aug 5

Grande, 33, told fans from the stage Monday that “boundaries need to be set,” saying public negativity has not ruined what she called the greatest period of her creative life.
Her remarks followed renewed debate over her thin appearance after a nearly 7-minute music video and last week’s album release, “Petal,” put her body and beauty standards back under intense scrutiny.
Grande has repeatedly said comments on people’s bodies are unacceptable, and her representative told People she plans to step back from public life after the current tour because of “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”
Experts said celebrity body talk can reinforce harmful messages for young audiences, urging concern to be expressed with curiosity and compassion rather than public judgment or speculation.