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Barbra Streisand, the legendary singer, has not only once but on many occasions acknowledged the new diva, Ariana Grande, among others, by declaring her the singer of an exceptional and a good human being. The eternal diva took to her social media to post an emotional message that dwelled not just on Ariana’s vocal, acting, and character but also thanked her for being a participant in the new album of the singer. The post indeed made Grande very emotional plus she was really happy to see and so were the fans who at first witnessed the moment of mutual admiration between two entertainment icons.
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In short, it is a very major event. Barbra Streisand all at once decided to disseminate tons of love through the timeline for the young diva, Ariana Grande. Moreover, it was not just a simple ‘great job’ tweet. A whole stream of feelings came from the heart of the singer through a long paragraph that was visible to everyone. Streisand introduced Ariana as a “young woman with an amazing talent” who has a “beautiful voice like no one else.” However, that was not the end of her praising Grande. The legendary singer spoke confidently about her abilities like a mentor: “She can act, she can dance, she can be funny! She’s also sweet, kind and thoughtful.”
The shock? Barbra expressed her gratitude to Ariana for the latter’s backing for the upcoming album. She also mentioned her desire to give Ariana a “Big hug” and at the same time told her that she “looked so pretty” during her recent hosting of the Saturday Night Live show, which was another source of flattery. This is not merely an endorsement; it is a complete deification expressed in full by one of the most revered personalities in the field of music and cinema. No artist would reject such a recognition, particularly not an artist like Ariana who publicly acknowledges Streisand as an inspiration; it is the utmost endorsement that can ever be.
The reaction, as you might predict, was instant and also very emotional. Ariana Grande saw the post herself and responded through it with pure joy. “Barbra !!!!!!!! what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥺 oh my goodness, thank you so much for this kindest surprise today! you made my day, my year, my life!” were precisely her words. Grande did not stop there; she continued her rant saying how much the acclaimed singer’s words meant to her and how badly she misses and loves Streisand. They were communicating in the manner of a very authentic human relationship.
The spectators very quickly categorize the incident as a historic one. An anonymous user declared, “HIGHEST COMPLIMENT coming from the INCOMPARABLE BARBRA STREISAND!!” and added, “I’d say you’ve officially ‘made it’.” The other just said, “This is major!!!! ARIANA ISSSSS THAT GIRL!” This looks like a sign that someone’s torch is being passed, or at least, it is held together for a moment. Another person noted the nice symmetry, referring to them as “the two funny girls,” a clever reference to Streisand’s breakout role.
Yet, the uniqueness of their situations makes the whole thing even more complicated. The fact is that both of the singers have parts in the new movie Meet the Fockers. A professional connection of sorts is there. One cynical person said, “the recognition, while deserved for sure, has some current project/coworker bias. That’s Hollywood, baby.” But even such a remark could not lower the heat of the message. Another user who claimed to be from the film crew sided with Streisand’s view that Grande was “great with the crew and super talented.”
The comments section was overwhelmed with the feeling to celebrate a real moment of artistic respect. The audience’s sentiments were literally touched. “There are tears on my face,” one fan confided. Another very simply replied: “I cannot wait to hear you both sing omfg,” which was an indication of their big expectation for a duet. It was an exceptional online event that was unanimously seen as a positive one—a legendary artist endorsing a modern-day superstar and that superstar being utterly overwhelmed and grateful for it.
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Barbra Streisand’s industry titan status once again publicly endorses Ariana Grande in an already competitive field where trends tend to last for a very short time. It is a strong reminder of legacy, power, and the simple pleasure of one artist sincerely appreciating another’s work. For Ariana it is a big step in her career together with a big hug from an idol. For the rest of us, it is just one more wonderful thing to witness online. This moment of appreciation brings to mind Nancy Pelosi and their shared advocacy. Streisand is also known for her heartfelt tributes, such as when she celebrated Brenda Vaccaro‘s birthday. Her emotional support extends to family, as seen when she gushed over her son Jason Gould‘s new album. Fans might recall a rare flashback to her legendary 1973 TV special. In other Hollywood news, there was a bizarre moment when Cynthia Erivo kissed Ariana Grande’s arm. On a different note, Streisand has revealed her deep regret over selling a priceless Gustav Klimt painting.
