PremiumOpinionOpinion byMonica HesseWashington Post·4 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM9 mins to readMonica Hesse is a screens critic for The Washington Post’s Style section.A still from the video for Ariana Grande's new song, Petal. Photo / Ariana GrandeCONTENT WARNING: This article discusses disordered eating.The singer appeared emaciated in a new video and has said she’ll soon “step back from visibility”. Cue the criticism and concern.
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