Access Hollywood’s video of the interaction cuts the question out, showing Grande going on to add that “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo and her acting coach were her next calls. Fans online were in disbelief, with one writing on X, “THIS IS SICK?” and “why would she ask it like that,” while another pointed out, “that is such a risky question, why would she ask that.” One X user wrote: “what happened to saying ‘how’s your grandma?'”
Ariana Grande has been making headlines not just for her performances but also for her interactions on the red carpet. At the Golden Globes, she was caught in a more light-hearted moment by Entertainment Tonight. The singer was accompanied by her mother, Joan Grande, who shared a cheeky joke about meeting Harrison Ford on the carpet. “That was my goal,” Joan told ET. “We’ve pretty much done everything except Harrison Ford. And I don’t mean we did it, but, you know what I mean.” The comment visibly shocked her daughter, Ariana, who was sporting a new hair color for the event.
Like many other celebrities, Grande brought her parent to the award show, with Margaret Qualley also attending with her dad, Paul Qualley, as her date instead of husband Jack Antonoff. Grande was nominated for best supporting actress at the 2025 Golden Globes but eventually lost out to Zoe Saldaña for her role in “Emilia Pérez.”
The incident that stirred up online conversation occurred when a question posed to Ariana Grande on the Golden Globes red carpet was deemed inappropriate by some of her fans. The Access Hollywood video of the exchange did not include the question in question, but it did capture Grande mentioning that her next calls would be to her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo and her acting coach. This omission of the context led to confusion and criticism from some viewers.
Online reactions varied, with one individual expressing disbelief and questioning the manner in which the question was asked. The sentiment was echoed by others who considered the query to be risky and potentially problematic. Comparisons were drawn to the idea of asking a more traditional and innocuous question like “how’s your grandma?” highlighting the perceived lack of sensitivity in the initial inquiry directed at Grande.
Despite the controversy surrounding the red carpet exchange, Grande’s presence at the Golden Globes was not solely defined by this incident. Entertainment Tonight captured a more lighthearted moment between the singer and her mother, Joan Grande, as they shared a humorous exchange about meeting Harrison Ford at the event. Joan’s playful comment about achieving everything except meeting Ford, clarified in a witty manner, left Ariana visibly surprised during the interview.
Grande’s decision to bring her mother as her guest to the prestigious award show mirrored the choice of other celebrities such as Margaret Qualley, who opted for her father’s company over her husband’s. Although nominated for best supporting actress, Grande did not
