Pete Davidson is speaking up about the way the internet treats his ex-fiancée Ariana Grande, and he’s not mincing words. In a new Variety profile, the comedian called the constant online body scrutiny surrounding Grande“f–ked up”and“not cool.”It’s a rare moment of an ex publicly defending a former partner, especially one he was engaged to for just a few months back in 2018.
The timing matters here. Back in August, Grande’s rep announced she was stepping back from visibility due to“endless, ongoing”concern about her weight. She wrapped her Eternal Sunshine tour on September 1 and has been laying low in Los Angeles ever since. Davidson said the two aren’t texting these days but remain“cool,”and he’s confident she’ll be okay because she’s a strong person who knows how to handle the attention.
The bigger takeaway? This is another chapter in the ongoing conversation about how we talk about famous women’s bodies online. Davidson also touched on sobriety, rehab, and fatherhood in the same interview, showing a more reflective side. But it’s his defense of Grande that’s getting the most attention.
What do you think: should exes speak up when their former partners are being torn apart online, or is it better to stay quiet?
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