Ariana Grande Clarifies Her Stance on Botox and Fillers: “4 Years Clean”

Ariana Grande recently addressed comments she made about cosmetic injectables during the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 3. In a clip shared by Entertainment Tonight on TikTok, the 31-year-old actress clarified that she has been “four years clean” from Botox and fillers after deciding to stop using them. Her comments came after she jokingly referred to herself as a “slightly withering” and “drooping star” during her Rising Star Award acceptance speech.

Transparency with Fans and Future Cosmetic Changes
Despite her light-hearted quip, Grande emphasised that if she ever decides to undergo any cosmetic procedures in the future, she would be completely transparent with her fans. As the founder of r.e.m. beauty, a makeup brand she launched in November 2021, she stated, “I really want to be transparent as a beauty founder.” For now, she is happy with her natural look and embraces the fine lines she has gained.

Embracing Aging and Natural Beauty
Grande had previously opened up about her decision to stop Botox and fillers in a Vogue Beauty Secrets episode from September 2023. She explained that she felt like she was “hiding” behind the treatments and now wants to embrace her “well-earned” lines as she gets older. She shared, “I hope my smile lines get deeper and deeper. And I laugh more and more,” emphasising her belief that aging can be a beautiful process.

Confronting Hollywood’s Beauty Standards
In November 2023, Grande also spoke about the pressures of Hollywood’s beauty standards and the toll it has taken on her since she was a teenager. In a heartfelt interview with French content creator Crazy Sally, she reflected on the intense scrutiny she has faced in the public eye, saying, “I’ve been doing this in front of the public and been a specimen in a Petri dish really since I was 16 or 17. I have heard it all.”

However, Grande now knows how to block out the negativity. She said, “I just don’t invite it in anymore. I have work to do, I have a life to live, and I have friends to love on. I have so much love. It’s not invited, so I don’t leave space for it anymore.”

By focusing on her personal growth and the love in her life, Grande continues to embrace her true self, no longer letting societal expectations dictate how she feels about her appearance.