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Ariana Grande, the 31-year-old “Wicked” star, recently accepted her first major award of the year at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
In her acceptance speech, Grande thanked her two special “friends” – Botox and Juvederm – for helping her maintain her youthful appearance. Her humorous remark elicited laughter from the audience.
Grande also expressed her gratitude to her “Wicked” director, Jon M. Chu, and co-star, Cynthia Erivo. She revealed that comedy had always been her first love, even before she became a pop star.
In her role as Glinda in “Wicked: Part One,” Grande’s performance has earned her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations. The Palm Springs Film Festival chairman praised her multifaceted talent and impeccable comedic timing.
Grande’s award reflects her undeniable talent and marks the beginning of a promising acting career.