Ariana Grande‘s appearance on the Wicked press tour has left fans worried about her health, with many speculating that the Grammy winner, 31, has slimmed down significantly over the past few years.
This week on TikTok, user @__mrecords__ posted two clips of the “Yes, And?” singer side-by-side: one from a 2018 interview on The Tonight Show and another from the talk show in 2024.
Viewers quickly flooded the comments, noting that the R.E.M. beauty mogul appeared almost unrecognizable, with her face looking noticeably thinner and more defined than it did six years earlier.
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Ariana Grande Sparks Fan Concerns For Her Health After A Video Of Her From 2018 Resurfaces
One user commented beneath the above photo: “its like 2 different people.” Another added: “that’s not the same person.” Someone else replied: “They look like two different people it’s hard to tell that this is the same person” as one other wrote: “Her ears and nose are different! I don’t know how people are saying this is the same person.”
This comes after the “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” artist made an appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked, dazzling in a 1950s-style gingham bubble dress. The Thom Browne design showcased a strapless top paired with a full, puffed skirt. She completed her ensemble with a coordinating mini bolero and gloves. At one moment, she removed the bolero, unveiling her very slender figure.
While she looked stylish, fans on TikTok couldn't help but wonder if Grande appears "scary thin" these days. TikToker @grace.mitscherlich shared a new video that contrasts the former Nickelodeon child star's looks from various periods, highlighting her rumored weight loss.
"People have been really concerned for Ariana Grande’s health," the user said, sharing a photo of the "Positions" singer from a time when her arms and chest appeared fuller compared to her current Wicked era, where weight loss may have left her bones more prominent. "I really don’t mean this to be critiquing another woman’s body; I [just] hope she’s okay," the fan explained.
Many fans took to the comments section to share their thoughts, with numerous users expressing just how different she looks recently. "I thought it may be the lighting, makeup, or lack of spray tans she used to get, glad I'm not the only one who thinks this," one wrote.
Another added: "I’ve noticed this ! but no one was talking about it, so I thought I was crazy." An additional commenter shared: "I clocked this the moment I saw her start popping up in the media again. I hope she is receiving help if this is the case and that she is okay."
