Megyn Kelly has once again stirred conversation, this time targeting the entertainment industry’s obsession with extreme thinness.
On her latest podcast, she called out celebrities including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, highlighting what she sees as the unhealthy pressure in Hollywood to maintain impossibly slim physiques.
Grande and Erivo in the Spotlight
Kelly didn’t hold back when discussing Grande and Erivo, both stars of the Wicked film.
She described their dramatic weight loss during filming and press tours as alarming, emphasizing that the trend extends beyond just one or two actors.
“This industry is not to be admired, certainly not emulated,” Kelly said bluntly.
She noted that Grande, who rose to fame on Nickelodeon, appeared “very clearly anorexic,” and described her frame in stark terms.
Kelly also commented on the publicized closeness between Grande and Erivo during interviews and tours, suggesting their dynamic was being scrutinized online as fans and observers tried to make sense of their appearances and interactions.
Social Media Responds
Concerns Kelly voiced echoed widely online.
Clips and photos of the Wicked cast sparked heated discussions about sudden weight loss, with fans calling for transparency about the actors’ well-being.
Comments ranged from worry about the physical toll on performers to criticism of the industry normalizing extreme thinness.
Observers pointed out patterns, noting that multiple stars, including Michelle Yeoh, appeared to have shed significant weight during production.
Grande Pushes Back
Grande has consistently addressed commentary on her appearance, stressing the overwhelming scrutiny that women face in the public eye.
In a recent interview with a French reporter, she teared up while discussing the pressure and emphasized that opinions on her body are not invited.
She explained that previous images people considered her “healthy” were actually from a low point in her life, and that wellness can look different for different people.
Industry Trends and the Ozempic Debate
Kelly used Grande and Erivo as examples to discuss a broader Hollywood trend of rapid weight loss, which many speculate is linked to popular medications such as Ozempic.
She also cited Kelly Osbourne, whose dramatic transformation left her “unrecognizable,” as further evidence that extreme weight loss has become normalized in the public eye.
Fans and critics alike are questioning the implications for young audiences and aspiring performers.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond weight concerns, Kelly highlighted other troubling stories in the entertainment world, including incidents of substance abuse.
Her point is clear: the industry is not a model to emulate.
“You shouldn’t be spending your money to get a table with these people.
You shouldn’t aspire to have a child go into this industry,” she said.
Kelly urges audiences to separate fame and spectacle from real-life accomplishment and well-being.
A Call for Awareness
At its core, Kelly’s message is a warning about the costs of idolizing celebrity culture.
Extreme body standards, relentless scrutiny, and the glamorization of self-destructive behavior are part of the entertainment ecosystem, and she stresses that neither fans nor aspiring actors should take them as aspirational.
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