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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Anton Arandia

Jameela Jamil Claps Back at Backlash Over Her Comments on Ariana Grande's Weight Loss: Are We Waiting for a Star To Die?

The actress and activist recently defended comments she made about celebrity body image after criticism linked them to ongoing discussions surrounding Ariana Grande's appearance (Credit: Instagram/Jameela Jamil)

Jameela Jamil has defended her recent comments about Ariana Grande's appearance after facing criticism online, insisting that discussions about celebrity wellbeing should not be dismissed and that people should not wait until 'a star dies.'

The actress and activist responded after some social media users accused her of fuelling speculation about Grande's health by criticising the singer's styling. Jamil rejected those claims, arguing that her comments were directed at the entertainment industry's treatment of women rather than Grande herself.

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