{"id":436,"date":"2026-04-07T14:42:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=436"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:42:41","slug":"expert-reacts-to-ariana-grandes-new-viral-pic-that-has-people-saying-she-needs-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=436","title":{"rendered":"Expert Reacts To Ariana Grande\u2019s New Viral Pic That Has People Saying She \u201cNeeds Help\u201d\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-header clearfix\">\n<div class=\"title-container match-vertical-padding\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry clearfix\">\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>When\u00a0<strong>Ariana Grande<\/strong>\u00a0stepped on the\u00a0<strong>BAFTA Film Awards<\/strong>\u00a0red carpet, the internet\u00a0<i>stepped in<\/i>\u00a0once again with never-ending comments about her physique.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old pop sensation cannot seem to escape the constant online commentary about her figure every time she makes a public appearance.<\/p>\n<p>A recent photograph of her signing autographs at the BAFTAs had fans calling her \u201cscarily skinny\u201d and \u201cterribly thin.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"recommendations-block-6\" data-position=\"6\" data-recs-type=\"chartbeat\"><span class=\"h2\">RELATED:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul id=\"recommendations-block-6-list\" data-viewed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"recommendation\">\n<div class=\"dash\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/people-notice-bizarre-details-selena-gomez-and-influencer-photo\/?cb_rec=djRfMl8xXzBfOTBfMV8xXzBf\">\u201cSomething Is Off Here\u201d: People Notice Bizarre Details In Photo Of Selena Gomez And Influencer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"recommendation\">\n<div class=\"dash\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/fans-catch-odd-details-megan-fox-new-photos-after-big-return\/?cb_rec=djRfMl8xXzFfOTBfMV8xXzBf\">\u201cStill Can\u2019t Get Over This\u201d: Fans Catch Odd Detail In Megan Fox\u2019s Bold New Photos After Her Big Return<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"recommendation\">\n<div class=\"dash\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/broadway-star-trolled-after-complaining-about-not-being-recognized-on-plane\/?cb_rec=djRfMl8xXzJfOTBfMV8xXzBf\">\u201cWho The Hell She Is?\u201d: Broadway Star Mercilessly Trolled After Complaining About Not Being Recognized On Plane<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Ariana Grande<\/strong>\u2018s appearance at the\u00a0<strong>BAFTA Film Awards<\/strong>\u00a0sparked comments about her looking \u201cscarily skinny\u201d<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-wicked-67b5e2825aebf__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-wicked-67b5e2825aebf__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande in a sparkling dress looking concerned at an event, highlighting extremely thin appearance.\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-wicked-67b5e2825aebf__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande in a sparkling dress looking concerned at an event, highlighting extremely thin appearance.\" width=\"700\" height=\"825\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DF3rjheystH\/?img_index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">arianagrande<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-tablet-ad-within-content post-ads\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cTerribly thin. I hope she can\u00a0<a class=\" staff-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-before-and-after\/\">turn this around before<\/a>\u00a0it\u2019s too late. I\u2019m sure her organs are working overtime,\u201d read one comment.<\/p>\n<p>Another said, \u201cShe suffers from anxiety and this picture actually looks as if she is getting better. She was smaller than this at one point.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope she\u2019s okay. She doesn\u2019t look well,\u201d another wrote. \u201c\u2026Something is up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-wicked-crown-fitting-67b5e2841987f__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-wicked-crown-fitting-67b5e2841987f__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande in Wicked crown fitting\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-wicked-crown-fitting-67b5e2841987f__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande in Wicked crown fitting\" width=\"700\" height=\"810\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arianagrande\/p\/DCzGDOxxMua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">arianagrande<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many were quick to claim her appearance was the result of an eating disorder (ED).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an*rexia,\u201d one claimed while another agreed saying, \u201cDamn, she\u2019s an*rexic. She needs help as soon as possible. Before her heart stops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is actually getting really concerning,\u201d another said. \u201cEvery time she\u2019s out and about she looks like she\u2019s getting skinnier. To the people saying she\u2019s fine, no she isn\u2019t, this is the purest example of an*rexia there is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe clearly has an ED and she needs help,\u201d another claimed. \u201cShe\u2019s scarily skinny these days \u2026 Atp she\u2019s just skin and bones.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>The following image of the\u00a0<em>Wicked\u00a0<\/em>star triggered speculation about her having an ED<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-sparks-concern-67b5e290d42ba__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-sparks-concern-67b5e290d42ba__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande signing fan's photos and albums at BAFTAs red carpet\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-67b5e290d42ba__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande signing fan's photos and albums at BAFTAs red carpet\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@_elisa_18_\/post\/DGKcevQM13r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">_elisa_18_<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Patrick Wanis, a behavioral and relationship expert, explained that\u00a0<a class=\" staff-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-looks-thin-in-plunging-dress-at-wicked-premiere\/\">much of this non-stop commentary<\/a>\u00a0comes from what psychologists call a \u201cparasocial relationship\u201d\u2014a one-sided attachment where fans feel an intense connection to a celebrity, even though the celebrity doesn\u2019t even know they exist.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAriana Grande became famous as a Nickelodeon child star around age 17. The public has grown up with her and sees her through the lens of nostalgia, purity, and a fixed image of youth,\u201d Dr. Wanis told\u00a0<b><i>Bored Panda\u00a0<\/i><\/b>via email.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccordingly, any physical change\u2014weight loss, weight gain, or aging\u2014is magnified because people expect her to remain the same forever. Her fans identify with her youth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"boredpandacom_desktop_post_2\" align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__728x90\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-baftas-red-carpet-67b5e28b05198__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-baftas-red-carpet-67b5e28b05198__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande looking extremely thin in BAFTAs red carpet\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-baftas-red-carpet-67b5e28b05198__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande looking extremely thin in BAFTAs red carpet\" width=\"700\" height=\"948\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/ariana-grande-attends-the-2025-ee-bafta-film-awards-at-the-news-photo\/2200228894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Neil Mockford\/FilmMagic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to this \u201cnostalgia\u201d factor, pop divas are expected to maneuver through a society that glorifies thinness. Stars like Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and numerous others constantly make headlines for any kind of weight gain or weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe public expects female celebrities to strike an impossible balance\u2014thin but not \u2018too thin,\u2019 toned but not \u2018too muscular,\u2019 natural but not \u2018too real.\u2019 This is an extension of the extraordinary pressure and societal expectation of women,\u201d Dr. Wanis said.<\/p>\n<p>This \u201ctoxic mix of nostalgia, beauty standards, and social media culture\u201d puts pressure on Grande and other pop stars to \u201cremain frozen in time \u2013 eternally youthful, while still conforming to impossible expectations of unattainable standards if not perfection,\u201d said the creator of SRTT Therapy (Subconscious Rapid Transformation Technique).<\/p>\n<h3>The pop diva recently said she has \u201cbeen a specimen in a Petri dish\u201d since she was a teenager<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ariana-signing-fan-picture-67b5e28632a86__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-signing-fan-picture-67b5e28632a86__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande signing autographs at the BAFTAs, wearing a black dress and diamond necklace.\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-signing-fan-picture-67b5e28632a86__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande signing autographs at the BAFTAs, wearing a black dress and diamond necklace.\" width=\"700\" height=\"875\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@_elisa_18_\/post\/DGKcevQM13r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">_elisa_18_<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A couple of months ago, Grande grew emotional as\u00a0<a class=\" staff-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-reacted-to-criticism-of-her-body-and-appearance-wicked-promo-events\/\">she addressed the constant public scrutiny<\/a>\u00a0of her appearance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been doing this in front of the public and been a specimen in a Petri dish really since I was 16 or 17. I have heard it all. I\u2019ve heard every version of it,\u201d she told French content creator Crazy Sally in December.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s \u201cdangerous for all parties involved,\u201d she said about the society\u2019s sense of entitlement in commenting on one\u2019s looks.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from being invasive and unethical, the relentless commentary on a celebrity\u2019s appearance can contribute to psychological harm.<\/p>\n<p>Reckless speculation about a celebrity having EDs or the use of medication like Ozempic\u2014especially when there is no evidence to support these claims or a clear admission from the public figure\u2014can contribute to body dysmorphia.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cConstant body surveillance can trigger or worsen body dysmorphia, anxiety, and depression,\u201d Dr. Patrick Wanis told\u00a0<em>Bored Panda\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"boredpandacom_desktop_post_3\" align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__728x90\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-baftas-67b5e288f1765__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-baftas-67b5e288f1765__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande in a black dress with a diamond necklace poses at an event, sparking concern for her thin appearance.\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-baftas-67b5e288f1765__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande in a black dress with a diamond necklace poses at an event, sparking concern for her thin appearance.\" width=\"700\" height=\"698\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/ariana-grande-attends-the-ee-bafta-film-awards-dinner-2025-news-photo\/2200359296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">John Armour\/BAFTA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cConstant body surveillance can trigger or worsen body dysmorphia, anxiety, and depression. This applies to all women, not just celebrities,\u201d Dr. Wanis said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFalse speculation affects mental health and can harm reputations\u2014leading to stress, withdrawal from public life, or even self-destructive behaviors,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>When society makes assumptions without medical facts, it can also create harmful representations about\u00a0<a class=\" staff-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/an-eating-disorder-took-over-my-life\/\">what EDs actually are<\/a>. It is key to note that not all kinds of weight loss indicate the presence of an ED. Diet, nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and other factors contribute to fluctuations in weight.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, false assumptions about one\u2019s appearance can impact the stigma around EDs. \u201cIt reinforces stereotypes that being thin automatically means someone is \u2018sick,\u2019 which stigmatizes people with actual EDs,\u201d Dr. Wanis explained.<\/p>\n<h3>Rampant false assumptions can have an impact on society\u2019s perception of what an ED looks like<\/h3>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-selfie-67b5e28f15e5a__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-selfie-67b5e28f15e5a__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande on the red carpet with diamond jewelry, sparking concern about appearance, at a formal event.\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-selfie-67b5e28f15e5a__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande on the red carpet with diamond jewelry, sparking concern about appearance, at a formal event.\" width=\"700\" height=\"857\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/abbiiemartin\/status\/1891177196603003344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">abbiiemartin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What is also dangerous is how these discussions impact fans. When extreme thinness is both scrutinized and glamorized at the same time, it can encourage copycat behavior or promote unhealthy habits like extreme dieting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFans may start mimicking the behaviors they assume the celebrity is engaging in, even when those assumptions are completely false,\u201d said the\u00a0<i>Find Love Fast<\/i>\u00a0author.<\/p>\n<p>When numerous false narratives circulate online, it also makes it \u201charder for the public to know when a real issue exists,\u201d the expert said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt fuels conspiracy-driven toxicity (e.g., \u2018Hollywood is covering up dr*g abuse,\u2019 \u2018She\u2019s lying about her health\u2019), and thus, it creates a hostile environment for all public figures,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ariana-grande-grammys-2020-67b5e28d1ad70__700\" class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/ariana-grande-sparks-concern-extremely-thin-image-baftas\/?image_id=ariana-grande-grammys-2020-67b5e28d1ad70__700.jpg\"><i><\/i><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ariana Grande posing at the 2020 GRAMMYs red carpet\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ariana-grande-grammys-2020-67b5e28d1ad70__700.jpg\" alt=\"Ariana Grande posing at the 2020 GRAMMYs red carpet\" width=\"700\" height=\"773\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/ariana-grande-attends-the-62nd-annual-grammy-awards-at-news-photo\/1202825234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">David Crotty\/Patrick McMullan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"boredpandacom_desktop_post_4\" align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__728x90\"><\/div>\n<p>Both the media and fans have a moral responsibility when it comes to conversations around someone\u2019s health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInstead of speculating, people could encourage conversations around health, well-being, and self-care more constructively,\u201d Dr. Wanis suggested.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPersonal struggles should never become public entertainment,\u201d he added, \u201cbut rather an opportunity for all of us to see the humanity in each other and to evolve collectively as we extend compassion and support!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When\u00a0Ariana Grande\u00a0stepped on the\u00a0BAFTA Film Awards\u00a0red carpet, the internet\u00a0stepped in\u00a0once again with never-ending comments about her physique. 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