Jameela Jamil drew criticism after suggesting Ariana Grande “is possibly dying right in front of us” in comments about the singer’s thin appearance. The remarks followed fan concerns over Grande’s look in her new video for “Petal.” Jamil posted that the outfit highlighted thinness for attention and accused the singer’s team of irresponsibility toward young fans. Several readers objected, arguing that public comments on Grande’s body were unwelcome and that she had previously said such remarks affected her. Jamil later clarified on Instagram Stories that she used the word “possibly” and aimed to address harmful beauty standards rather than target Grande personally. She noted her own past struggle with anorexia and stressed that silence enables damaging imagery. She added that young viewers, not the star herself, needed to hear that extreme thinness should not be glamorized. The video, in which Grande plays a rejected actress who returns with a chainsaw, prompted further discussion about her health. Grande has stated she is healthy and asked people to stop speculating. She plans to step back from public view after her current tour ends on September 1 due to ongoing scrutiny. The exchange occurred shortly after Jamil described the British as “the most evil people in history” in remarks on colonialism.
