Ariana Grande - Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored (official Video) Direct

The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in to kiss the girlfriend, faced backlash for "queer-baiting".

The girlfriend character (played by Ariel Yasmine) is styled as an Ariana look-alike , sporting the singer's signature high ponytail. The video's final scene, where Ariana leans in

Ariana Grande ’s music video for is more than just a pop anthem about boredom and desire. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis , it features a star-studded cast including Charles Melton and Ariel Yasmine . Directed by Hannah Lux Davis , it features

While the surface-level plot seems like a standard love triangle, the ending provides a massive twist that has sparked two major theories: 1. The "Self-Love" Theory Directed by Hannah Lux Davis

By "breaking up" with the boy to kiss the girl, Ariana isn't stealing a man—she's choosing to love herself instead of seeking validation from toxic relationships. 2. The Queer-Baiting Debate

Many fans and critics at Marie Claire argue the video is a metaphor for self-discovery.

The Twisted World of "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored"