Ariana Grande pokes fun at herself as she receives 'Rising Star' award
1. 'Wicked' star Ariana Grande on how comedy helps her tell the truth through her characters
Ariana Grande, already a superstar in the music industry, received the "Rising Star" Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Friday for her standout performance in Wicked.
As she accepted the honor on stage at the Palm Springs Convention Centre, the singer humorously noted the irony of the award.
“I’ve been performing since I was a child, so I never thought at 31 I’d be hearing the words ‘Rising Star’ again," she said. "I want to thank my good friends Botox and Juvederm. I thought I’d be hearing ‘Slightly Withering Star’ or ‘Drooping Star’ by now, so thank you.”
In addition to thanking her "sister witch," Cynthia Erivo, and director Jon M. Chu, Grande reflected on her early career, revealing she "started out in stand-up comedy." She recalled performing in her homeroom at the age of four and earning $5 for her jokes.
Now, returning to comedy through Wicked feels like the start of a "new chapter," she added.
“Though Glinda the Good is full of humor and witty punchlines, comedy is another way of telling the truth. She has this unique ability to bring light to darkness, even when there's pain. I’m so grateful to have lived in that and learned so much from her over the past three years,” Grande shared.
