S Poddar
After years of speculation about her looks, Ariana Grande finally opened up on the cosmetic work she’s done-an interview that quickly went viral. While fans and critics alike have long speculated about whether the 31-year-old pop star has had plastic surgery, Grande recently set the record straight: she’s never had surgery. But one procedure? Not a chance. Not now, at least.
In a revealing interview as part of Vanity Fair’s lie detector series, Grande’s Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo asked the singer if she had ever undergone any cosmetic procedures. Erivo pressed further and asked Grande if she had ever had any surgeries in the past.
Asked if she had a nose job, she serenely denied the rumors with a blunt “No.” The former Britain’s Got Talent cabaret hasn’t yet gotten her say, inquiring as to whether she had ever considered on the likes of a breast augmentation. Grande laughed at the question as she exclaimed, “No, can you imagine?
Although Grande dismissed those particular surgeries, she was a little more candid when Erivo brought up facelifts. “No, not yet. I’m open,” the singer joked, leaving herself leeway for such surgical enhancement in the future. Talk about high maintenance-–even if it is all for art.
During the course of the interview, Grande addressed other rumors, including the highly-suggested “fox eye lift.” She explained she never heard about it until she started seeing rampant online rumors. She laughed, wondering how people come up with such things. The Victorious actress also displayed some interest in chin implants, questioning with a completely genuine interest, “How do they do that?
It stayed cordial when Erivo asked if Grande had gotten a Brazilian butt lift – in other words, the “BBL.” The Grammy winner playfully fibbed, smiling, and said, “Yes,” and was barely out of her seat before she acknowledged she was just joking.
But she was much more forthcoming about other cosmetic procedures. “I’ve had fillers in various areas and Botox,” she confessed. She did note, however, that she stopped those treatments four years ago. Since the polygraph administrator declared that she was truthful, Grande looked pleased with how the interview was going-so far-until it was her time to confront all those swirling rumors that have dogged her for years.
She outlined that despite the chatter that never really became silent, she never really had much of a platform on this topic until now. She welcomed Erivo’s questions as she was especially glad to debunk some of the quite outrageous myths that circulated on YouTube.
She was candid about the choices she was making but left vivid in people’s minds that her decision should not be taken as an anti-statement against cosmetic enhancements. She instead articulated full appreciation for those who make such a choice. “In full support of all people who do these things,” she underlined, pointing out that “whatever makes women, men, and non-gender conforming people feel beautiful should be allowed.” The message with Grande was centered around importance and self-expression and choice in matters associated with cosmetic procedures.
In addition to dispelling speculation about her personal style, Grande casually opened up about another matter of public intrigue: her boyfriend, Ethan Slater. Grande had begun dating the Broadway actor shortly after ending her two-year marriage to real estate agent Dalton Gomez. While rumors have been rife regarding her new romance, Grande, as is known, has spoken little to the biography about the nitty-gritty details, focusing instead on herself and her personal odyssey rather than prurient gossip by the tabloids.
Being a global icon who has literally been under the spotlight most of her life now that Grande is also coming out openly regarding cosmetic enhancements, much like the rising trend among celebrities. In a world where appearance is so easily judged, she continues to promote body autonomy and the idea that everybody has the right to make decisions about their bodies. Above all else, Grande, with that charm of hers-the blend of humor and authenticity-was shown that in all her endeavors, she is never afraid to face the curiosity that public opinion forces her to do on her own terms. Ariana Grande remains an inspiration to other gals as she candidly shares experiences and opinions about beauty, self-acceptance, and openness. As a matter of fact, she manages to show everyone that whatever personal choice befalls anyone regarding what beauty is all about can have self-acceptance and openness.
