What happens when two pop icons turned serious actresses collide at a glamorous Academy Women’s Luncheon? Pure, unadulterated praise-fest chaos, that’s what. Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez, both this close to snagging Best Supporting Actress nods at the Oscars, spent the afternoon showering each other with so many compliments it’s a miracle no one drowned in good vibes.
From Kids’ TV to the Oscars (and Back Again)
Ariana and Selena are basically the same person in alternate universes: they started out on kids’ TV shows, skyrocketed to global fame as pop stars, and then decided, “Hey, let’s win some Oscars while we’re at it.” Naturally, these two mega-talents ended up sitting side by side at the Academy Women’s Luncheon presented by Chanel, because destiny—and a meticulously planned seating chart—said so.
Compliment Central: Population, Two
As soon as these two queens sat down, it was like a mutual admiration society meeting kicked into high gear. Ariana, ever the humble starlet, told Variety, “I respect her so much, and I’ve always adored her.” Which is a fancy way of saying, “Selena, you’re the Beyoncé of my life right now.” She continued, “Seeing us both on that Oscars list? Girl, I could cry. Actually, I did cry—don’t tell my mascara.”
Ariana wasn’t done: “I don’t know Selena as well as I wish I did,” she admitted. Translation: “I’m currently plotting how to become her new bestie by dessert.”
Selena Gomez: Ariana’s Number-One Fan
Selena, not one to be outdone in the affection department, revealed that Ariana had sent her a 6 a.m. text. And not just any text—an epic, heartfelt one. “It was the sweetest note,” Selena gushed, as though Ariana had just sent her a basket of puppies and Chanel handbags. “We sent each other voice messages. It was very exciting.”
You know what’s really exciting? Imagining the audio gold of Ariana and Selena’s 6 a.m. voice messages. Are we talking, “Congrats, you’re a queen!” or, “Girl, do you even *sleep*?” Either way, where do we sign up for the leaked tracks?
Oh, and They Both Wore Chanel
Because of course they did. These two weren’t just there to serve emotional support—they also served looks. We’re talking head-to-toe Chanel fabulousness that probably cost more than your rent for the year.
Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez didn’t just attend a luncheon; they turned it into a wholesome, fashionable lovefest. And if this is the energy they’re bringing to awards season, we’re ready to watch them both take home Oscars while holding hands and crying happy tears.
