Pop star Ariana Grande’s set the record straight about her use of injectables, after causing a stir with some recent comments.
The buzz started at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Awards when Grande picked up a Rising Star award. During her acceptance speech, she cracked a joke about beauty treatments that got people talking.
“This means the world to me,” Grande told the crowd. “Having been in the spotlight since I was a kid, I didn’t expect to hear ‘rising star’ at 31. So first, I’ve got to thank my two buddies: Botox and Juvederm.”
After all the buzz, Grande cleared things up with Entertainment Tonight, laughing it off. “Oh gosh, it was just my little joke, my bit! I’m still clean – totally clean. But don’t worry, I’ll keep you posted when I jump back in!”
She felt it was key to address the speculation head-on.
“Being real with everyone matters to me as someone behind R.E.M. Beauty,” she explained. “As a founder, I believe in keeping it honest. Don’t get me wrong – I’m all for Botox, but I’ve been without it for four years now.”
This follows Grande’s emotional chat last month with French YouTuber Sally, where she and Cynthia Erivo discussed dealing with beauty pressures.
“I’ve heard every critique imaginable about my looks. And here’s the thing – you fix what they point out, then they find something else wrong,” Grande shared, visibly emotional.
“In today’s world, people feel way too comfortable critiquing everything about others – their looks, what they think is happening in their private lives, their health, how they present themselves,” she continued. “From clothes to body shape to facial features – literally everything. People feel entitled to comment on all of it, and that’s just dangerous. It’s harmful for everyone involved.”
