Ariana Grande has been reaching her career heights, with her new movie Wicked: For Good all set to be released in November, 2025, the actress has joined the academy for Oscar voting. However, the pop star has been facing public concern over her noticeably slimmer physique. Grande’s journey to weight loss is not just an aesthetic alteration, it is a deeply intertwined outcome of her ongoing battles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and her personal trauma. Here’s a closer look at what may lie behind her transformation and what the singer thinks about the public discourse over her appearance.
The visible shift in Ariana Grande’s appearance
Ariana Grande is a Grammy-winning pop star, actress, and beauty entrepreneur known for her powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits but over the few months her appearances have drawn attention. Many media outlets reported she looked shockingly slim at the BAFTA Film Awards, prompting concern over fatigue and physical stress caused due to her packed schedule. A source close to Ariana told Page Six that her work is physically so demanding and she is running nonstop. It has definitely taken a toll on her health, mentally as well as physically. Throughout Wicked’s promotion her appearance has raised concerns among fans.