Ariana Grande Tears Up While Fighting Back Against ‘Dangerous’ Speculation About Her Weight [Video]

Ariana Grande opened up emotionally about ongoing speculation surrounding her weight and appearance during a recent interview, shedding light on the pressures she has faced throughout her career.

It’s just the latest display of vulnerability she has shared alongside her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo on the tear-filled Wicked press tour.

The 31-year-old Grande addressed the issue during an appearance on the Oui Oui Baguette podcast in France. When asked how she manages societal beauty standards, Ariana candidly reflected on her experiences growing up in the spotlight.

Fighting back tears, Ariana briefly paused as Erivo offered support. She then explained, “I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public and kind of been a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, so I have heard it all. 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 …