While accepting an award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Ariana Grande made a joked referencing cosmetic procedures.

Ariana Grande uttered two names familiar to much of the Hollywood community after winning her first award of the new year.

Upon her acceptance of the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival for her performance as Glinda in Wicked, the actress referenced cosmetic fillers.

“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 said, “so I want to start by thanking my good friends Botox and Juvéderm. I thought I’d be hearing ‘Slightly Withering Star’ or ‘Drooping Star’ by now, so thank you.”

Jennifer Coolidge, who Ariana has comedically impersonated on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live, presented the Wicked star with her award as a band played the song “Popular” from the movie.

“Thank you, Jennifer, for doing this for me, for showing up, for coming all this way,” the “7 Rings” singer told the White Lotus alum. “I can’t tell you what it means to me. You’re a comedic genius and your brilliance has inspired me my entire life and I just love you.”

The former Nickelodeon actress also thanked her Wicked cast and crew, including director Jon M. Chu and “sister witch” costar Cynthia Erivo.

The actress has spoken before about her experience with cosmetic procedures. In September, Vanity Fair released a video of herself and Cynthia answering questions about themselves while taking lie detector tests.

“I’ve had fillers in various places and Botox,” Ariana said, “but I stopped like, four years ago. And that is the extent.”

She noted that she was “in full support of all people who do these things,” adding, “Whatever makes women, men, non-gender conforming people feel beautiful should be allowed. Why do we care?”

Ariana also shared she has not gotten plastic surgeries such as a nose job, breast augmentation, or face lift.

“No,” she said, “not yet. I’m open.”

Cynthia had also attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Read on to see pics of celebs at the event…

Jamie Lee Curtis

The actress was all smiles on the red carpet.

Cynthia Erivo

The Wicked star showcased a daring style.

Kieran Culkin & Jesse Eisenberg

The A Real Pain costars posed for pics together.

Andrew Garfield

The Spider-Man actor showcased a chic style.

Demi Moore

The Substance actress sported a sleek look.

Selena Gomez

The Emilia Pérez star arrived in an elegant white outfit.

Timothée Chalamet

The A Complete Unknown actor made a smooth entrance.

Jennifer Coolidge

The White Lotus alum showcased an elegant look.

Nicole Kidman

The International Star Award recipent was all smiles on the red carpet.

Angelina Jolie & Zahara Marley Jolie

The Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress recipient brought along her and ex-husband Brad Pitt‘s eldest daughter as her date, days after the former couple settled their divorce after more than eight years.

Nicole Kidman & Ariana Grande

The two shared a sweet moment on the red carpet.

Nicole Kidman & Ariana Grande

The International Star Award and Rising Star Award recipients posed together.

Ariana Grande

The Wicked actress shines in Louis Vuitton.

Source: www.eonline.com