Ariana Grande recently found herself at the center of a conversation after actress Cassandra Peterson, known for her iconic role as Elvira, expressed her disappointment over a past encounter. During a panel discussion, Peterson revealed that Grande had requested tickets for her and her family to attend one of her performances. Peterson shared that she had eagerly posed for photos and signed autographs for Grande’s guests, but noted that the singer left before reciprocating with a picture, an action that left her feeling ignored.
In response to the claims, Ariana Grande took to Instagram to address the situation, expressing her dismay over Peterson’s comments. She explained that she had left early due to experiencing an anxiety attack, stating, “I was really not great with being in public crowds or loud places” following the traumatic events of the Manchester bombing, which occurred around the same time as their interaction.
Grande added, “If I’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for offending you so.” She also expressed gratitude towards Peterson, saying her mother had shared how lovely Peterson had been, concluding with a warm message of love and recognizing Peterson as the “queen of Halloween.”
The exchange gained traction, especially after a video of Peterson discussing the incident went viral. At the event, she was seen sharing a laugh when someone referenced Grande in a playful manner related to her upcoming role as Glinda in the film adaptation of “Wicked.”
On another note, while promoting “Wicked” alongside co-star Cynthia Erivo, Grande addressed the topic of fan edits that have circulated online. Some of these edits have drawn criticism for being disrespectful. Grande acknowledged that such fan creations can sometimes cross a line and expressed her deep respect for Erivo, agreeing that these situations are quite complicated. Erivo emphasized that the manipulation of images can be degrading, stating, “None of this is funny. None of it is cute.”