Ariana Grande experienced a heartwarming moment at the 2026 Golden Globes. The singer’s evening took a particularly sweet turn when she unexpectedly reunited with a young costar from the upcoming film Wicked.
A Magical Reunion at the Beverly Hilton
The “Seven Rings” singer shared a touching encounter with a young actress portraying Galinda in “Wicked: For Good” at the Jan. 11 award show.
What is the connection between Ariana Grande and Scarlett Spears? Spears plays the younger version of Grande’s character, Galinda, in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked.
While entering the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton for the award show, Grande ran into Scarlett Spears, the 8-year-old actress who portrays the younger Galinda in Wicked: For Good. Spears captured the adorable moment in a Jan. 12 Instagram video, captioning it, “When two worlds collide, in the BEST way possible,” followed by the hashtag “#ForeverFriends.”
Grande was visibly overjoyed by the reunion, commenting on the video, “My angels! it was so good to see you both!!!!!!” She and her stylist, Law Roach, embraced Spears warmly. In the video, Spears can be seen running toward the 32-year-old Grande, who immediately bent down for a hug.
“Oh my god, hi,” Grande exclaimed to Spears. “Look how beautiful you are! You look stunning.” She then introduced Spears to Roach, continuing to express her delight: “I’m so happy to see you. Oh my god, I’m so happy you’re here.”
- Ariana Grande and Scarlett Spears, a young costar in Wicked: For Good, had a sweet reunion at the 2026 Golden Globes.
- The encounter was captured in a heartwarming Instagram video posted by Spears on Jan. 12.
- Grande expressed her joy at seeing Spears and her mother, Sharline Spears, commenting on the Instagram post.
- Stylist Law Roach was also present during the touching moment.
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