Viral discourse about celebrity women becoming alarmingly thin has become unavoidable on social media. The latest spark for concern was Ariana Grande's music video, where she auditions for misogynistic executives urging her to lose weight. Despite well-intentioned public worry, experts warn that such posts can be harmful and potentially triggering.

The renaissance of the unhealthy 'heroin chic' beauty standard coincided with a concerning rise in eating disorders among young people, according to Allison Logue, a family therapist. The images shared about celebrities often come from pro-anorexia spaces or are used as unhealthy inspiration by those struggling with eating disorders.

Logue notes that the media's focus on thinner individuals obscures the reality that anyone can be affected by eating disorders. She also cautions against using appearance to express concern, pointing out that there are always other contributing factors.

The discourse around celebrities' weight loss also reinforces the idea that everyone is judged based on their appearance, which can exacerbate fears among people with eating disorders. While some comments focus on Grande's impact on her young fans, Logue argues this doesn't meaningfully combat aspirational thinness in everyday life.