Ariana Grande is no stranger to nabbing headlines for flexing her funny bone, and her hilarious statements at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday (January 3) were no different.
On hand to accept her first major industry trophy of the year (the Rising Star Award) for her performance as “Glinda” in the blockbuster ‘Wicked,’ Grande – an entertainment vet with nearly 20 years experience in the game – made a quip about being deemed a “rising star.”
“I’ve been performing since I was a child, so I never thought at the age of 31 I would be hearing the words ‘rising star’ again, so I wanted to start by thanking my two friends: Botox and Juvederm,” she said. “I thought I’d be hearing ‘slightly withering star’ or ‘drooping star’ by now…”
When quizzed backstage about her “friends,” Ariana got a little serious as she went into detail about her journey with using prescription drugs for cosmetic enhancement.
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While chatting it up with the press, Grande dished on why she’s being open about previously using Botox.
“I’m still clean, but when I start going again I’ll let you know. I really want to be transparent as the founder of R.E.M. Beauty I think it’s important to have transparency,” she shared. “I love it and I support it, but I am still four years clean.”
The statement comes amid ongoing criticism the singer-actress faces over her changing appearance, commentary she’s taken to press to address multiple times over the years.
In more award show news, however, Ariana is set to compete for a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe for the same role on Sunday night (January 5).
It’s so random that she even needs to address this. Ariana could literally talk about something else, her choice whatever. She’s incredibly talented. Must have more interesting things to talk about.
Congragulations on your sobriety lol PS- when you do botox, it thins out your skin so when you stop you will look older. It is HORRIBLE for you. That’s why she looks like a grandma now
YT’s Lorry Hill exposed Ari ions ago!
So random and stupid, what difference does it make. No one cares and it’s not gonna help her failing career.
She looks SICK!!