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Ariana Grande, the pop sensation and ‘Wicked’ famous person, prolonged heartfelt because of her two very distinctive ‘mates’ whereas accepting her first main accolade of 2025 on the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The 31 12 months outdated songstress acquired the Rising Star award from Jennifer Coolidge, recognized for The White Lotus and Legally Blonde, on the dazzling gala on Friday January 3.

Channeling her signature humour in a speech that captured hearts, she exclaimed, “Thank you guys so much,” based on UsWeekly, Ariana went on to specific her disbelief: “You don’t know how much it means to me.”

She mused over her profession, “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.”

Grande’s playful jest was a nod to her September 2023 Vogue interview the place she confessed to having used botox and “a ton” of lip filler through the years earlier than ceasing each in 2018, experiences The Mirror.

Ariana Grande has spoken candidly in regards to the challenges of rising up within the highlight, notably the scrutiny over her look. “Being exposed to so many voices at a young age, and especially when people have things to say about your appearance at a young age, it’s really hard to know what’s worth hearing or not,” she shared.

“When you’re 17, you don’t really know that yet.”

In her acceptance  speech, the star additionally expressed her admiration for her ‘Wicked’ co-star Cynthia Erivo, calling her a “brilliant sister” and praised director Jon M Chu as a “fearless leader” Reflecting on her profession trajectory, Grande revealed that comedy was her first ardour, even earlier than her ascent to pop superstardom. “Being able to play Glinda the Good was not only the honour of my life but it felt like a homecoming,” she stated.

“For those of you who don’t know, I started out in stand-up comedy. My first professional gig was in our living room in Boca Raton, Fla., [to entertain] my grandparents. I was 4 years old and my mom gave me $5.”

She went on to debate how laughter has all the time been an important escape for her, saying, “I learned early on that laughter was one of our greatest escapes and I remember the infectious impact that it had, not only on the people in my life, but how it fed me in return. And the past 10 years when I was really focused on music I really missed that feeling. So it really does feel like the beginning of a new chapter.”

Palm Springs Film Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi defined why Ariana Grande was the deserving winner, stating: “In Wicked , Ariana Grande’s portrayal of Glinda elevates her to new heights with a powerful acting performance that beautifully combines her outstanding musical talent, brilliant characterisation and impeccable comedic timing.”

He additional added: “Ariana is an iconic global performer, who has seamlessly transitioned to film in her first major starring role, proving herself to be a multifaceted and undeniable talent. This role is certain to be the beginning of the many accolades she will garner throughout her acting career. It is our great honour to recognise Ariana Grande with the Rising Star Award.”