Ariana Grande plays an aspiring actress Pepper in the music video for her song Petal. Ariana Grande plays an aspiring actress Pepper in the music video for her song Petal. Credit: Ariana Grande / YoutubeEagle-eyed Ariana Grande fans have spotted a hidden message in her controversial Petal music video that references the pop star needing to lose weight. Throughout the video, Pepper returns several times as different versions of herself hoping to impress the judges in order to pursue a showbiz dream. Camera Icon The release of a music video for Ariana Grande's latest album led to speculation about her health.