Ariana Grande has not publicly said that a specific medical event “happened” to her weight, but her body has changed over the last several years and it has become a major topic of online discussion and concern.

What changed with her weight

In recent years, fans and media outlets have noted that Ariana appears significantly thinner than she did in some past eras, especially during promotion for the Wicked films and recent awards shows. Some outlets and online commentators have speculated about extreme weight loss, very low body weight for her height, or possible eating disorders, although these claims are based on outside observation and unnamed “sources,” not confirmed medical information.

What Ariana has said herself

Ariana has addressed the conversation about her body a few times, mainly to push back on people commenting on her weight. In a widely shared video, she explained that a period when many people thought she looked “healthier” was actually when she was at a low point, taking a lot of medication, drinking, and not taking care of herself, and that her current body does not necessarily mean she is unhealthy. More recently, while promoting Wicked, she reshared that message and called constant commentary on people’s bodies “dangerous,” saying she has been treated like a “specimen in a petri dish” since she was a teenager.

Public concern and speculation

Media coverage and social media posts continue to highlight her thinness, with some fans expressing worry and others arguing she has always been naturally petite and that the scrutiny is unfair. Commentators have also linked the intense focus on her weight to broader issues like celebrity beauty standards, social media body ideals, and the impact that seeing very thin bodies in the spotlight can have on young audiences.

What is actually known vs. rumor

There is no confirmed public diagnosis or detailed medical explanation for Ariana’s weight changes; most concrete information comes from her own statements about past mental health struggles, medication, alcohol use, and her general plea for people not to comment on bodies. Claims about exact numbers (like her reported weight) or specific disorders come from tabloids and anonymous sources and should be treated as unverified, since her team has not officially confirmed them.