“They Look Near Death”: Concerns Rise Over Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Extreme Weight Loss

Source: atlantablackstar.com

Social media is currently buzzing with allegations about the stars of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated “Wicked” movie. Fans and critics alike are speculating that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are involved in a competition to see who can get the thinnest, with some even accusing them of purposely starving themselves to achieve their shockingly slim appearances.

The actresses made their way to the Los Angeles premiere of the film on November 9, 2024, where their frail physiques sparked a wave of concern online. Some fans couldn’t help but describe their looks as “anorexic.”

The reactions on social media were swift and intense. One user asked, “No hate, just curious… were they starving during filming or what?” Another commented, “They’re having a skinny-off.”

Many users expressed genuine worry about their health. One said, “What’s going on… they look near death from starvation,” while another added, “Ariana looks unhealthily skinny.” A fan even posted, “I love Ariana so much, but she’s so thin lately, [sad face emoji]… ED (eating disorder) girls know what EDs look like. I hope she’s okay.”

While Grande and Erivo have always been known for their slim frames, the noticeable change in their appearances has sparked a fierce debate. Grande, in particular, has seen her body undergo a drastic transformation, with fans noting how much thinner she appears in recent months.

The concerns over the actresses’ looks were not the only controversy surrounding the movie’s promotion. Erivo also faced backlash over her response to a fan-made edit of the film’s poster, which altered the image to resemble the original Broadway poster. Erivo expressed her disappointment, calling the edit “the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen.”

However, some fans defended the edit, pointing out that the changes were likely made to honor the original poster design, not to harm or erase Erivo.

The movie’s promotion also faced another hiccup when Mattel accidentally printed an NSFW website URL on the packaging for their “Wicked” dolls, causing a surge in unintended website traffic and sparking concern among parents.

Despite all the drama surrounding the film’s premiere, fans are still excited to see Grande and Erivo bring the iconic characters of Glinda and Elphaba to life on the big screen. Once the film hits theaters, many are hopeful that the focus will shift to the magic, music, and unforgettable story of Oz, rather than the controversy surrounding the stars’ appearances and the promotional mishaps.