6 days agoAriana Grande’s decision to step away from public life has reignited conversations about the lasting impact of growing up in the spotlight. Although the announcement has prompted fresh concern, Ariana has actually spent the past few years speaking more openly than ever about the darker side of finding fame as a child. The former Victorious star argued that the entertainment industry needs to do far more to protect young performers, calling for better safeguards on set. “I think there should be therapists, I think parents should be allowed to be wherever they want to be. Looking back at Victorious, Ariana admitted there are moments from the show that make her uncomfortable now, despite being encouraged to see them differently at the time.