This article has been updated since its initial publish date.
Ariana Grande has been in hot water with fans ever since she and her boyfriend and former co-star, Ethan Slater, got together back in July. Why? Well, both Ariana and Ethan broke off their marriages within weeks of reports of them seeing one another, and even worse, Ethan and his high school sweetheart ex-wife just had their first child together. It’s a mess, to say the least.
Her new “yes, and?” music video continues to garner thousands of views in the days since its release, with fans buzzing about the possible meanings behind her infectious lyrics. It features scenes where Ariana’s critics are “exclusively” invited to watch her perform.
Ariana Grande’s Instagram Following Declines After New Single And Video Release
According to SocialBlade, an analytics site, Ariana’s Instagram account has experienced a decline in followers amounting to 369,630 since the beginning of January. Since her video dropped on January 12th, many fans on X (formerly Twitter) shared their qualms with the song’s lyrics and visual. “Ariana Grande really out here praising herself as being a homewrecker in her new song like nooooooo girl,” one tweeted as another added: “Can we just cancel #ArianaGrande for being a homewrecker.”
Some of the song’s most memorable lyrics include: “Say that s–t with your chest, keep moving like, ‘What’s next? Yes, and?’” and “Your business is yours, and mine is mine / Why do you care so much whose d–k I ride?”
To bring an end to 2023, the “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” singer posted a message on her Instagram story telling fans that she feels “deeply misunderstood,” among other things. Keep reading for more information.
Ariana Grande Posts An Emotional Message On Her Instagram Story
Apparently feeling rather reflective, the Sam & Cat actress took to her Instagram story to share her thoughts and feelings on the last year—and she’s had a busy one. She’s spent a large majority of the year filming Wicked, in which she plays Galinda, and is coincidentally where she met Ethan Slater, who’s playing the role of Boq. “One of the most transformative, most challenging, and yet happiest and most special years of my life,” the pop star called it.
Ariana and Ethan got together in July, after reports of chemistry on set and eventually the news of the end of their respective marriages. Given the circumstances, especially of Ethan’s decade-long relationship and infant child, people were quick to attack Ariana on social media, calling her a “home wrecker.” In response, she wrote, “I have never felt more pride or joy or love while simultaneously feeling so deeply misunderstood by people who don’t know me, who piece whispers together and make what they want out of me and their assumptions of my life.”
However, many fans do stand with her, and it’s clear the “thank u, next” singer feels that support. “I have never felt more tightly held or fiercely protected by those who love and understand me (friends, family, and fans alike),” she wrote. “I feel safe, even amidst so many things I’d usually be afraid of.”
And going into 2024, Ariana said she felt optimistic: “I am reacting to things that deserve my energy only and removing and protecting myself from things that do not,” she says. And to her fans: “I am wrapping you all in a cocoon of love and wishing you a very happy, healthy new year. If you ever feel misunderstood or alone, just remember that it will pass and you are not. Take a deep breath and know that you are so incredibly loved.”
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Fans Take Sides On Social Media
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, with a screenshot of Ariana’s story post, fans (and non-fans) have left over 800 comments, each either defending the “7 Rings” singer or slamming her. “She met his wife, held their baby, and then got with him right after…nobody is misunderstanding, in fact I think we understand perfectly,” one person replied.
“She’s getting dragged for good reason,” another person wrote.
“She’s still a home wrecker regardless,” added another.
“Girl it didn’t take much to piece together what happened with Ethan and his family,” wrote one person.
“Misunderstood??” another person said. “Girl you broke a marriage and you’re happy with that?”
But other fans rushed to Ariana’s side and defended her. “Ariana is one of the sweetest people ever,” one fan replied. “She didn’t deserve how harsh most have been towards her.”
“Y’all need to stop acting like you know everything about celebrities just because you read a dumb article,” another comment reads.
“We stand with her,” one fan added.
“She ate that,” another fan said. “She shouldn’t worry about the media tbh.”
“She’s so sweet and compassionate how can you not love her,” said one person.
“Let’s support her and understand her feelings,” a final fan commented.
