Ariana Grande was caught off guard at the 2025 Golden Globes when a reporter asked her an unexpected and somewhat insensitive question. The singer was on the red carpet at the event on Sunday, January 5, and was talking about her recent success in landing the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked.
During the conversation, she revealed that the first person she called after hearing the news was her mother. However, things took a surprising turn when the reporter, trying to keep the conversation going, asked, “Is your grandmother still alive?”
Ariana appeared to brush off the comment, responding with a smile, “Yes, my Nonna, she’s 99,” and then added, “Nonna was second.” While the singer didn’t seem bothered by the question, many of her fans quickly took to social media, expressing their shock and anger over the reporter’s remark.
Some fans even called for the reporter to be fired, with one user tweeting, “SHE NEEDS TO BE FIRED OMG.” Another fan wrote, “This is sick,” highlighting their discomfort with the inappropriate question. A few others suggested that the journalist’s comment was more of a “clumsy” or “insensitive” move, but the consensus seemed to lean toward a lack of respect for Ariana’s family.
While Ariana’s night continued smoothly after the awkward moment, her fans couldn’t help but praise her choice of outfit for the evening. The Grammy-winning singer wore a stunning 1966 Givenchy Haute Couture gown, which many fans compared to Audrey Hepburn’s iconic style.
Fans were quick to point out that Ariana’s recent appearances, including her bangs and clothing, made her look very much like the late actress, leading to speculations that Ariana could be preparing to play Audrey Hepburn in a biopic.
The dress, which was bought from the vintage store LILY et Cie, had never been worn before and still had its original mode depose seal attached. Rita Watnick, the owner of the store, shared her excitement about the gown’s history, noting that it was part of a collaboration between fashion and film history.
While Ariana appeared at the awards show without her rumored boyfriend, Ethan Slater, the two are still reportedly going strong. Though the couple remained tight-lipped about their relationship, there had been some controversy surrounding their connection.
Rumors suggested that Ethan, who had been married to Lilly Jay and had a child with her, left his family for Ariana. Lilly Jay addressed the drama in a personal essay released in December 2024. Although she did not confirm the cheating rumors, she opened up about her unexpected divorce, especially after giving birth to her first child.
“No one gets married thinking they’ll get divorced; in the same way, we don’t board a plane expecting to crash,” Jay said, adding, “But I really never thought I would get divorced, especially not just after giving birth to my first child and especially not in the shadow of my husband’s new relationship with a celebrity.”
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