Ariana Grande has long been the subject of plastic surgery rumors, with speculation surrounding her appearance generating buzz for years. In response to this ongoing scrutiny, the pop star has taken a stand in her latest collaboration with Charli XCX titled “Sympathy is a Knife.” The song marks a candid moment for Grande, as she opens up about the relentless criticism regarding her body.
In “Sympathy is a Knife,” featured on Charli XCX’s remix album Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat, released on October 11, Grande confronts the misconceptions about her appearance head-on. The lyric, “It’s a knife when you’re so pretty, they think it must be fake,” highlights the pressure she feels to justify her natural beauty amidst rumors of cosmetic enhancements.
Throughout the track, Grande also touches on the body-shaming comments she faces from the media. She poignantly sings, “It’s a knife when they dissect your body on the front page,” emphasizing the impact of public scrutiny on her mental health. “It’s a knife when they won’t believe you; why should you explain?” she adds, capturing the frustration of constantly defending her image.
In a recent Lie Detector Test for Vanity Fair, Grande confirmed that while she has received fillers and Botox, she has not undergone any significant surgical procedures, asserting that “that is the extent” of her cosmetic work. However, she expressed her support for those who choose to undergo plastic surgery, stating, “Whatever makes women, men, non-gender conforming people feel beautiful should be allowed. Why do we care?”
Grande’s comments and new music come as she promotes her upcoming film Wicked, which is set to hit theaters on November 22. As she prepares for the film’s release, the singer’s proactive stance on body image and self-acceptance resonates with fans, reinforcing the message that beauty standards should not dictate personal worth.
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