Ariana Grande Wins Rising Star Award, Thanks to ‘Botox and Juvederm’
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Axel/Ball Griffin/FilmMagicariana grande Accepting her first major award of the year, she thanked two special “friends.”
“Thank you so much,” the 31-year-old “Wicked” star told the audience at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday, January 3, where she was presented with the Rising Star Award. white lotus Star Jennifer Coolidge.
“You have no idea how much this means to me,” Grande continued. “I’ve been performing since I was a kid, so I never thought at the age of 31 I would hear the word ‘rising star’ again, so I want to start by thanking two of my friends: Botox and Juvederm.”
Grande’s quip drew laughter from the audience, and she added: “I thought I was going to hear ‘slightly withered stars’ or ‘droopy stars’ right now, so thank you.”
Ariana Grande credits “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo for helping her “heal something about myself.” Grande, 31, and Erivo, 37, spoke about their friendship in an interview with The New York Times published Wednesday, November 6. “I’m so inspired by her strong ability to be honest and protect herself.” […]
In September 2023, Grande revealed Fashion She had Botox and “a lot” of lip fillers for years, but stopped using both products in 2018.
“Being exposed to so many voices at a young age, especially when people have something to say about your appearance as a young person, it’s really hard to know what’s worth hearing or not,” she explained at the time. “When you’re 17, you don’t know that.”
Grande also thanked the evil Director and “Fearless Leader” Jon Chuas well as her partner and “talented sister” Cynthia ErivoShe played Elphaba to Grande’s Glinda in the 2024 musical. She went on to say that comedy was her first love, even before she became a pop star.
“Being able to play the kind-hearted Glinda is not only the honor of a lifetime, but it feels like coming home,” Grande continued. “For those who don’t know, I started in stand-up comedy. My first professional gig was in my living room in Boca Raton, Florida. [to entertain] My grandparents. When I was four years old, my mother gave me $5.
She continued: “I learned early on that laughter is one of our greatest escapes, and I remember how contagious it was, not only to the people in my life, but to me as well. Over the past decade, when I I really miss that feeling when it comes to really focusing on music so this does feel like the beginning of a new chapter.
The Grammy winner was also nominated for a Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award for her role in “Glinda’s Kindness.” Evil: Part One.
“exist evil“Ariana Grande’s Glinda takes her to new heights with a powerful performance that perfectly combines her outstanding musical talent, wonderful Brilliant characterization and impeccable comic timing. Nachata Singh Chandy said in a statement regarding the singer/actress’ honor.
“Ariana is an iconic global performer who has proven herself to be a multifaceted and undeniable talent by seamlessly transitioning to film in her first major starring role,” Chandy continued. . “This role was certainly the beginning of the many accolades she would receive throughout her acting career. We are extremely honored to award Ariana Grande the Rising Star Award.
