Ariana Grande has recently been in the news more than ever before. Not only did her ex-boyfriend, Mac Miller, overdose last month but her engagement with Pete Davidson was called off, and she released a new hit titled "Thank U, Next." All of this attention from the media, especially in light of these events, is terrifying. However, Ariana has held true to herself and has drawn strength from herself in these hard times, learning from them and teaching others to do the same.
1. Her reaction to the Manchester bombings at her concert in 2017
"broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words." -Ariana's tweet after the attack
It would be easy to feel guilty for hosting the show where 22 people ended up dead after the bombing. However, Ariana stayed strong and did everything she could to support survivors and loved ones of those who passed. She visited those injured in the attack when they were at the hospital, and she met family members of those who passed.
2. Her response to her ex-boyfriend's death
Ariana Grande pays tribute to Mac Miller’s music"i adored you from the day i met you when i was nineteen and i always will. i can't believe you aren't here anymore. i really can't wrap my head around it. we talked about this. so many times. i'm so mad, i'm so sad i don't know what to do. you were my dearest friend. for so long. above anything else. i'm so sorry i couldn't fix or take your pain away. i really wanted to. the kindest, sweetest soul with demons he never deserved. i hope you're okay now. rest." -Ariana on Instagram
Several people lashed out at Ariana Grande, blaming her for Mac Miller's death, but she disabled her comments to block the hate and did not stoop down to their level as she grieved and processed in a healthy way.
3. The way she approaches her breakups
Many music artists use their songs to get back at their exes or call them out in some way. Ariana, on the other hand, acknowledges everything she has learned from her exes and thanks them in her new song written after she and Pete Davidson called off their engagement.
4. Her involvement in empowering campaigns
Reebok’s Women’s Empowerment Ad CampaignIn the above photo, Ariana participated in a Reebok campaign angled to empower women, #bemorehuman. She also raised over 10k dollars for the Human Rights Campaign.
5. She has some empowering lyrics in her songs as well
"I only wanna die alive / Never by the hands of a broken heart / Don't wanna hear ya lie tonight / Now that I've become who I really am." -"Break Free"
"The girl you see in photographs, is only / A part of the one I am, don't judge me / 'Cause that's not reality and all I can be / Is in love with who I'm becoming." -"You Don't Know Me"
"Popular, I know about popular / And all that you have to do is be true to you / That's all you ever need to know." -"Popular Song"
6. She is an activist for animal rights
She went vegan to save animal's lives and the environment, and she refuses to go to Seaworld for its animal cruelty.
