Ariana Grande shared behind-the-scenes shots from the filming of Wicked, including one of her in Glinda’s blue and pink suit.
In that snap, the Thank U Next singer, 31, hasn’t dyed her hair blonde for her role yet and it is a bit shocking to see her with the dark hair she was once known for.
The Golden Globe nominee shared cute snaps walking in the forest with Jonathan Bailey‘s Prince Fiyero and a video sparring with Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba and more of her practicing dance moves for the film with co-stars.
One of the 7 Rings hitmaker’s dogs also makes an appearance in a couple of images, making his opinion on Ariana working well known in one.
She captioned the post simply with a heart and the infinity symbol.
The new glimpse into Wicked’s world comes as Ariana faces backlash for her very thin appearance.
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Ariana Grande shared behind-the-scenes shots from the filming of Wicked – including one of her in Glinda’s blue and pink suit
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In that snap, the Thank U Next singer, 31, hasn’t dyed her hair blonde for her role yet and it is a bit shocking to see her with the dark hair she was once known for
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo spar during combat choreograph
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While promoting Wicked alongside Cynthia, 37, the singer was asked how she ‘copes’ with criticism of her appearance and beauty standards in general.
The question struck a chord with Ariana, who paused momentarily to gather her thoughts and seemingly hold back tears.
Ariana, whose recent apparent weight loss has sparked concern from fans as of late, said she’s been dealing with the ‘noise’ since she was a teenager – however she’s since learned to tune out the critics by leaning into her work and friends.
‘I’ve been kind of doing this in front of the public… a specimen in a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17. So I have heard it all,’ she said.
‘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 reasons but that’s everything from even just the simple thing, your appearance, you’re young and you’re hearing all those things.
‘It’s hard to protect yourself from that noise. And it’s something that’s uncomfortable no matter what scale you’re experiencing on.’
No matter where the comment originates from, Ariana insists it’s all difficult to deal with, even if it’s from a family member.
‘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?”
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The Golden Globe nominee shared cute snaps walking in the forest with Jonathan Bailey ‘s Prince Fiyero
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She captioned the post simply with a heart and the infinity symbol
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The new glimpse into Wicked’s world comes as Ariana faces backlash for her very thin appearance
‘That is something that is uncomfortable and horrible no matter where it’s happening, no matter the scale it’s happening on. I think in today’s society there’s a comfortability that we shouldn’t have at all’
She added, ‘Commenting on other’s looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes, or health, or how they present themselves.
‘From what you’re wearing to your body to your face to your everything. There’s a comfortability that people have commenting on that that I think is really dangerous. And I think it’s dangerous for all parties involved,’ she said.
Ariana makes a practice of not allowing any room for the criticism: ‘I just don’t invite it in anymore, it’s not welcome.
‘I have work to do, I have a life to live, I have friends to love on, I have so much love! And it’s not invited, I don’t leave space for it anymore.’
‘And however you all can protect yourselves from that noise, whether it’s at a family reunion or online… I don’t care if you have to delete your app entirely, you keep yourself safe because no one has the right to say s**t.’
The interview comes after Ariana sparked concern over her new blonde, slimmed down look with fans expressing fears she looked ‘very fragile.’
Fans have questioned the toll the project may have taken on Ariana with many expressing fears for her seemingly shrinking appearance.
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Ariana sparked concern over her new blonde, slimmed down look with fans expressing fears she looked ‘very fragile’
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Ariana has been vegan since 2013, citing her love of animals for the change in her diet
Ariana Grande gets emotional as she films final ‘Wicked’ scen
A source close to the film told DailyMail.com exclusively on Saturday that they were confused as to why ‘everybody is so focused on this movie when Ariana clearly needs help.’
The source added: ‘Ethan is concerned for her but feels helpless.’
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Grande shocked fans on the red carpet last month in Los Angeles, with her ‘very fragile’ appearance.
Posing alongside her Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey, the singer looked noticeably slimmer.
‘I love Ariana and I don’t think people should comment on other people’s bodies at all, but there’s no way you can look at her and not think she’s not healthy,’ one person wrote on social media.
Another wrote: ‘Ariana looks very fragile and not in a good way.’ A third added: ‘I know she has been slim all her life but seeing her now is worrying, she is so small.’
Another wrote on X: ‘There’s been a lot of commentary and assumptions about Ariana Grande and her body/mental health recently. As an Ari supporter, all I can do is hope for her health and happiness.’
‘All speculations aside, I truly wish Ariana Grande good health and well being,’ said one worried fan. ‘No one is immune from the mental toll of going through a divorce and being in the spot light 24/7.’
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While promoting Wicked alongside Cynthia, 37, the singer was asked how she ‘copes’ with criticism of her appearance and beauty standards in general
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Ariana and Cynthia have both spoken of the deep bond and friendship they developed while filming Wicked
A second source said people are too ‘scared’ to address her weight, but are also fearful of the impact it could have on young fans.
‘Ariana needs to consider the example she is setting for young girls and her fans,’ they said. ‘This is not okay.
‘Everyone is concerned about her but no one will ever say anything because everyone is scared of her. Cynthia has also lost weight and no one is talking about it. It is the pink elephant in the room.’
Experts have long warned that having a visible sternum and gaunter cheeks as an adult may be a sign of health conditions including malnourishment and lipoatrophy — the loss of fat tissue.
Dr. Dennis Schimpf, a plastic surgeon in South Carolina, told DailyMail.com that Ariana could be at risk of a protein deficiency which can cause muscles to waste away as a result of her vegan diet.
Ariana has been a vegan for more than a decade, revealing the shift in her diet in 2013 because of her love for animals like dogs, goats and seahorses.
A fan on Reddit suggested that Ariana’s change in makeup was the reason her appearance seemed so altered.
‘She had to stop applying her tan for Glinda so I think her natural pale skin when we’re all so used to her bronzer makeup is also making her look weird,’ the user comments.
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The behind-the-scenes snaps give fans a glimpse into what it took to make the hit movie
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Ariana also shared a video sparring with Cynthia Erivo ‘s Elphaba
Nov: Jonathan Bailey at UK premiere of Wicked at Royal Festival Hall
Others claimed that it could likely be down to the stress of filming and promoting the movie.
‘I’m normally not a big fan of assuming stuff about people, especially when it’s about looks, but I’m hoping that it’s just that the filming of that movie was really, really exhausting and took a toll on her and her co-star.
‘Which would also explain the constant crying,’ the commenter added.
Another wrote: ‘I’m going to go with crazed marketing schedule not helping. Jet lag and constant travel and promotional work is hard.
‘Cynthia also has lost a lot of weight and neither of them had any excess weight to start with. They both look so exhausted.’
