Pete Davidson Criticizes Scrutiny of Ariana Grande’s Appearance

Pete Davidson criticized online commentary about Ariana Grande’s appearance, calling the scrutiny unfair and saying he did not understand it. In an interview, the comedian said Grande was strong and would be able to handle the attention, while adding that the criticism was not acceptable. Davidson’s remarks concerned public discussion of Grande’s looks and body. The reports describe recent attention to her appearance, but do not quantify the volume or reach of the comments. Davidson said he had witnessed Grande’s resilience and believed she would be OK, while making clear he disliked the criticism. The two were briefly engaged in 2018 after beginning a relationship that year. Davidson said they are not currently texting but remain on good terms. He described Grande as talented and cool, and joked that there should be a group for people whose past relationships become material for public discussion. Grande has previously addressed comments about her appearance. In a 2024 interview, she said she had faced remarks about her looks since her teenage years and argued that people should not feel entitled to comment on another person’s body or health.