1/32Ariana Grande became emotional as she addressed “dangerous” comments about her weight in a new interview.
‘Horrible’: Star reacts to weight loss remarks
Ariana Grande has used her struggles to inspire others, and in the process shut down her harshest critics. Join us as we look back at her amazing career.
2/32Ariana Grande came into the public eye at a young age when she was cast in the Nickelodeon television show Victorious. She’s seen here during a visit to Planet Hollywood Times Square on October 30, 2008. Picture: Getty Images
3/32She quickly became famous. She’s seen here arriving at Nickelodeon’s 24th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Not content with being a TV star, she also launched a very successful music career. Picture: Getty Images
4/32She had to dye her hair red for the role. Picture: Getty Images
5/32She’s seen here at the Opening Night Gala Screening of 20th Century Fox’s Fantastic Mr. Fox at The Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on October 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty Images
6/32The star arrives to the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” during the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival at Nokia Theatre LA Live on June 24, 2010. Picture: Getty Images
7/32Ariana Grande has long been involved in philanthropy. Here she is at the Make A Wish Foundation event hosted by Kevin and Steffiana James at Santa Monica Pier on March 14, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. Picture: Getty Images
8/32All the world’s a stage: Ariana at the Broadway Names With Julie James on on SiriusXM’s On Broadway channel at SiriusXM Studio on July 18, 2011 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
9/32Ariana Grande dances with Nicki Minaj perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 19, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty Images
10/32Ariana Grande is one of the world’s best selling artists. Here she performs onstage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 19, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty Images
11/32Here the star attends the MTV EMA’s 2014 at The Hydro on November 9, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Picture: Getty Images
12/32Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty Images
13/32Ariana Grande Visits “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” at Rockefeller Center on September 15, 2015 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
14/32Ariana Grande performs during IHeartMedia presents Ariana Grande World Premiere Event on the Honda Stage at iHeartRadio Theater on October 30, 2015 in Burbank, California. Picture: Getty Images
15/32A terrible moment in her career was the shocking Manchester Arena bombing, which took place after her concert on 22 May 2017. Here members of the public attend a candlelit vigil, to honour the victims. Picture: Getty Images
16/32How the world’s media reported on the Islamist terrorist attack. Picture: Getty Images
17/32Ariana performing at the ‘One Love Manchester’ benefit concert with her former boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller. Sadly he died from a drug overdose on September 7, 2018 aged 26.. Picture: Getty Images
18/32Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande get close during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20, 2018 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
19/32Centre of attention: Ariana Grande attends Billboard Women In Music 2018 on December 6, 2018 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
20/32Ariana Grande performs onstage at California Stadium on June 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty Images
21/32Ariana Grande performs with Kygo onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 20, 2018 in Indio, California. Picture: Getty Images
22/32Ariana Grande performs during the 2018 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty Images
23/32The star attends a fasion event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
24/32The star belts out a tune at California Stadium on June 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty Images
25/32She isn’t afraid to try out new fashions. Here the star attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty Images
26/32Ariana Grande speaks onstage during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features Presentation during CinemaCon 2024 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: Getty Images
27/32Ariana Grande attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Getty Images
28/32Ariana Grande attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
29/32Ariana Grande has often spoken about her mental health struggles. Here she attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation screening and Q&A of “Wicked” at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on December 04, 2024 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images
30/32Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande speak onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Picture: Getty Images
31/32Ariana Grande has spoken out about her body image and asked fans to be mindful when discussing other people’s bodies. Here she attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Picture: Getty Images
32/32Ariana Grande attends the WSJ. Magazine 2024 Innovator Awards on October 29, 2024 in New York City. Picture: Getty Images