Ariana Grande reportedly donated all proceeds from her Atlanta concert to Planned Parenthood.
The “thank u, next” singer’s $250,000 donation followed the passing of anti-abortion legislation Georgia and other states, according to a report published Wednesday by People magazine.
“Ariana Grande’s generous donation comes at a critical time — in Georgia and across the country, anti-women’s health politicians are trying to ban all safe, legal abortion,” Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Dr. Leana Wen said in a statement to People.
“Thanks to inspiring support like hers, Planned Parenthood can continue to fight back — in the courts, in Congress, in state houses, and in the streets — against these dangerous attacks on people’s health and lives,” the statement continued. (RELATED: Ariana Grande Postpones ‘Sweetener World Tour’ Due To Allergic Reaction)
Grande’s donation comes days after anti-pride protestors showed up outside of Grande’s “Sweetener” tour stop in Atlanta.
“…[I]’m so sorry any of my fans had to encounter this. [W]e will do our best to ensure this doesn’t happen again,” Grande said in response to a video on Twitter. “[P]roud of u [sic] all for not fighting/engaging violently. [N]ever worth it. [W]ishing him peace & a healed heart cause girl yikes.”
man… saddened but not surprised by this one bit. i’m so sorry any of my fans had to encounter this. we will do our best to ensure this doesn’t happen again. proud of u all for not fighting / engaging violently. never worth it. wishing him peace & a healed heart cause girl yikes
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 9, 2019
Grande followed up by expressing support her fans, writing, “[H]e is highly outnumbered. [Y]ou are all so celebrated and loved and safe.”
he is highly outnumbered. you are all so celebrated and loved and safe. ????✨
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 9, 2019