Ariana Grande targeted by Megyn Kelly’s harsh warning

Megyn Kelly made headlines after launching a brutal and surprising attack on Ariana Grande while discussing what she calls a growing trend of “dangerous thinness” in Hollywood.

During her latest podcast episode, Kelly used Grande and her ‘Wicked’ co-star Cynthia Erivo as examples of a troubling shift in celebrity culture.

Her blunt remarks reignited debates about body image, fame and the pressure placed on women in entertainment. The outspoken host didn’t hold back and the internet immediately responded.

Kelly took direct aim at the entertainment industry, saying it has become something people should neither admire nor emulate.

Sitting down with novelist Andrew Klavan, the journalist used Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as prime examples while criticizing dramatic weight loss among celebrities.

Kelly said: “This industry is not to be admired, and certainly not to be imitated. She then pointed out the singer’s recent appearance and added, “She’s very clearly anorexic. If she weighs 90 pounds, that’s a lot. She looks like you could snap her in half with your fingers.”

The 55-year-old continued to discuss the couple’s behavior during “Wicked” interviews, saying, “And [Grande’s] have some kind of quirk, I don’t know what it is…sexual? I don’t know, relationship with them, his co-star Cynthia Erivo who also looks dangerously skinny.

She also mentioned removing her podcast from Golden Globes consideration as she expressed disappointment with Hollywood trends.

Ariana Grande has been the focus of discussion online for months, with many social media users expressing concern over her appearance during the “Wicked” press tour.

These conversations resurfaced after Kelly’s comments. Online critics shared photos and videos with dramatic before-and-after comparisons and even urged studios to “release the Wicked Files.”

One person wrote, “Cynthia looked strong before,” while another pointed out, “Ariana has always been a little girl, BUT THAT’S NOT NORMAL.” »

Even Michelle Yeoh’s weight loss was noticed by fans, with one user saying, “Michelle Yeoh scares me the most because it’s not even a crazy huge role for her.”

People pointed out this trend, with one comment saying: “One is strange, two is a coincidence, three is a trend.” »

Grande herself recently spoke about the painful exam. In a December 5 interview, she tearfully said Daily Mail“I’ve heard all the versions of it – of what’s wrong with me. And then you fix it, and then it’s wrong for different reasons.”

She added that comments about women’s appearance are “not invited” and said she no longer leaves room for that kind of criticism.

Grande has repeatedly explained that her appearance has changed because she is living healthier than before.

In 2023, the “Bang Bang” singer posted a TikTok video explaining that the version of her body people thought was healthy was actually a time when she was struggling.

She said: “The body you compared my current body to was the most unhealthy version of my body. »

Grande added that she drank, ate poorly and took numerous antidepressants during this time.

Meanwhile, Megyn Kelly insisted that highlighting Grande and Erivo was not about them personally but a much larger issue.

She highlighted the growing use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, echoing netizens who say Hollywood is full of actors who suddenly become extremely skinny.

Her goal, she said, was to warn young people not to look to Hollywood for advice.

Kelly ended her rant by connecting the debate over Ariana Grande’s weight to other troubling stories in the entertainment world.

The 55-year-old referred to comedian Andy Dick’s recent incident in which he allegedly overdosed, saying he looked “like a homeless person”.

Her goal, she said, was not to attack the actress personally, but to shine a light on the darker side of fame.

Kelly said: “What I mean by all this is that this industry is not to be admired, and certainly not to be imitated. »

She urged fans not to spend money trying to be close to celebrities or hoping their children join Hollywood.