Bill Maher Made Jokes About Ariana Grande’s Weight & It Got AWKWARD!

Bill Maher on stage looking at the audience with an uncomfortable expression on 'Real Time'.
  • Bill Maher’s jokes on Ariana Grande.
  • The audience’s mixed reaction.
  • Our thoughts: Too soon or just too mean?

You won’t believe what happened on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ this past Friday! We just heard about it, and it’s got everyone talking. Bill Maher, known for his sharp wit, took aim at Ariana Grande. But it didn’t quite land.

He was recapping some tough news from the week. Then, he decided to make two jokes about Ariana Grande’s weight. Yes, her weight.

The audience? Oh, they had thoughts. Some groans. Some silence. A mixed bag, for sure.

It felt a bit… uncomfortable. The whole vibe just shifted, you know? Like a pop of bright color suddenly turning to grey. We think everyone in that room probably felt that shift.

It makes you wonder. Was it a punchline gone wrong? Or just a moment that didn’t quite hit the mark?

Our Take

Here at BuzzMedia, we’re always chatting about what’s fair game. When it comes to jokes about someone’s body, especially a public figure like Ariana Grande, it’s a tricky line. Is it too soon after she’s been in the news for her health? Is it just tasteless?

We think the audience’s reaction says a lot. That collective groan? That’s a visual, right there. It tells a story. Sometimes, a joke can be just too cruel. We believe in keeping it kind, even when talking about the tough stuff.

It reminds us of how stars, like the cast of Speed, change over the years. We’ve seen a lot! But some things, like basic respect, should always stay the same. You can check out more about how much they’ve changed here: Wait, How Old Is Speed?! You Won’t Believe What Its Stars Look Like Now!