Ariana Grande made headlines by mentioning two well-known names within the entertainment industry during her heartfelt acceptance speech for her first award of the year.

As she graciously accepted the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival for her captivating portrayal of Glinda in the highly acclaimed production of Wicked, she humorously acknowledged the role of cosmetic fillers in her life.

“I?ve been performing since I was a child, so I never thought at the age of 31 I?d be hearing the words ?Rising Star? again,” Ariana expressed with a mix of humor and sincerity. “I want to begin by thanking my good friends Botox and Juvéderm. I honestly expected to be hearing ‘Slightly Withering Star’ or ‘Drooping Star’ by now, so thank you for keeping me looking fresh.”

Jennifer Coolidge, a beloved actress whom Ariana has playfully impersonated on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live, had the honor of presenting the award to the Wicked star, accompanied by a live band performing the iconic song “Popular” from the film.

“Thank you, Jennifer, for making this possible for me, for showing up, and for traveling all this way,” the “7 Rings” singer expressed with heartfelt gratitude to the White Lotus star. “I can’t express how much this means to me. You are a comedic genius, and your brilliance has inspired me throughout my life. I just adore you.”