Los Angeles, California – Ricky Alvarez shared new photos of Ariana Grande on Instagram, and the couple’s followers and fans have mixed reactions.
Ari appeared in her boyfriend’s latest post in a baby doll dress, sparking fresh concerns from fans over her appearance in the snaps.
The hate that i made you love me singer paired the ruffled, red-and-white ‘fit with diamond studs and a slicked-back bun as she struck two poses.
One user wrote, “She has a habit of infantilizing herself, which is concerning especially when paired with her extreme thinness. I truly think she’s incredibly talented and she deserves to be the healthiest version of herself.”
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However, another fan defended Ari, writing, “man these comments…. it’s been years of this same repetitive commentary abt her & we get it by now. aren’t yall tired?”
While fans shared mixed reviews about the photos of Ari, it was the final photo of the carousel post that worried social media users the most.
Ricky’s post also featured a shot of a razor, which drew backlash from those who found it distasteful to self-harm survivors, among others.
“the razor blade kinda triggering for a lot of people,” one Instagram user commented, while another wrote, “The razor is seriously pissing me off.”
The controversy comes as the Petal hitmaker is taking a step back from the spotlight, which her rep announced toward the end of her Eternal Sunshine tour.
Ariana defended her decision amid the public scrutiny over her weight, “Sharing multiple things can be true at the same time. Boundaries need to be set, human beings can need a break sometimes, and also, this can be and will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional and creative life.”
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