Ariana Grande's decision to withdraw from public life amid "endless scrutiny" over her appearance has sparked yet more discussion about the 33-year-old's wellbeing. Yes, I sympathise with a young woman who has spent more than half of her life in the spotlight. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementEven taking into account Grande's diminutive, 5ft-tall proportions, her current appearance makes me wince. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIt was a talented cast, and it now seems astonishing that Grande was the only one who was catapulted into fame afterwards. Grande's role as Glinda in Wicked saw her popularity spike - Kylie Cooper/ReutersHowever, I fret for the mothers whose daughters are at the age mine was when she first fell in love with Grande.