The weight of scrutiny: Ariana Grande’s appearance and its impact on people with eating disorders

After Ariana Grande released a music video, social-media chatter about her thin appearance has coincided with a surge of distress among people with eating disorders. Clinicians say they’ve been inundated with calls from individuals overwhelmed by the focus on appearance, highlighting how media scrutiny can worsen body image and trigger harmful behaviors. Experts urge media and fans to avoid equating worth with weight, while Grande has stepped back from public life amid ongoing scrutiny.