Ariana Grande Talks About Her Experience At Nickelodeon Amid ‘Quiet On Set’ Documentary

Buy Me A Coffee

Ariana Grande is spilling all the juicy beans about her Nickelodeon days, and it’s nothing short of a wild ride.

The 30-year-old pop diva, also known for belting out “The Boy Is Mine,” recently dropped by Podcrushed. The show is hosted by none other than her latest music video co-star, Penn Badgley. Yes, Gossip Girl himself – XOXO.

In this chit-chat session, Ariana got real about her child star days, fame’s shenanigans, and her time playing the adorably ditzy Cat Valentine on *Victorious* and *Sam & Cat.*

Picture this: 14-year-old Ariana, with all the excitement of a kid in a candy store, flew out to audition for *Victorious* alongside Liz Gillies. “We were bouncing off the walls when we got the part! It was like getting a lifetime supply of free donuts,” she reminisced.

See also  Cynthia Erivo Opens Up About Working With Ariana Grande on 'Wicked'

She fondly recalls those days, saying, “We were just younglings with dreams bigger than our hairdos. Getting to live those dreams was like finding out your crush likes you back. Pure magic. We made some unforgettable memories and felt like the luckiest kids in the universe.”

But hold your horses, because Ariana’s got some deep thoughts too. She’s been “reprocessing [my] relationship to it a little bit now, if that makes sense.” Spoiler alert: It does, Ariana. It does.

Now, she didn’t throw any direct shade at Dan Schneider or spill any tea about the Investigation Discovery documentary *Quiet on Set*, but she did hint at some “devastating” stories from fellow child actors. “They’re survivors,” she said, and no, she wasn’t talking about contestants on a reality show. (FYI, Dan Schneider is currently in a legal catfight over the documentary, suing the producers for defamation. Drama!)

See also  Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater Spotted At Stanley Cup Final In Florida

Ariana’s got some ideas on making Hollywood a safer playground for kids. “Therapists on set, people! And let parents be like shadows, always there. And seriously, contracts should include mandatory therapy sessions. Like, twice a week. Or thrice. Go big or go home.”

In her chat with music maestro Max Martin, who apparently doubles as a stress-relief guru, she realized that not everyone has the support they need. “Being a mini-celebrity is tough, and the environment needs to be safer. Full stop.”

On the bright side, Ariana gushed about her *Victorious* co-star Liz Gillies. “We got to fall in love with our kooky characters. It was like method acting without the method. But yeah, I’m still working through the rest of it.”

See also  Kerry Washington Confirms 'Unprisoned' Has Been Cancelled By Hulu After 2 Seasons

Looking back, Ariana has some mixed feelings about *Victorious*. “We thought we were the cool kids on the block with our edgy humor and innuendos. But now, watching some clips, I’m like, ‘Whoa, did we really go there? Oh snap!’ And those things that didn’t make the TV cut? They sneaked onto our website. Classic.”

Ariana Grande, the child star turned pop sensation, is still untangling the web of her Nickelodeon days. And honestly? We’re here for every twist and turn.

Comments area

Sidebar

Must Read

Doechii Announces ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ World Tour

Rapper Doechii just chomped down on the Billboard charts...

Dua Lipa Opens Up About Friendship With John Cena

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Dua Lipa...

Daniel Craig Discusses Filming Intimate Scenes For ‘Queer’ With Drew Starkey And Omar Apollo

Daniel Craig, the suave 007, has unveiled the behind-the-scenes...

Ashley Olsen And Louis Eisner Spotted On A Date In New York City

Ashley Olsen and Louis Eisner are on the loose...

Lily Allen Auditioned for The White Lotus—Spoiler Alert: It Didn’t Go Great

Lily Allen, queen of cheeky lyrics and zero-filter commentary,...

Nicki Minaj Cancels Tour Stop In Romania Due To Safety Concerns

Hold onto your wigs, because the queen of rap,...

You Might Also Like

Julia Roberts Says She Almost Turned Down Role In ‘Notting Hill’

Julia Roberts, America's sweetheart, nearly noped out of the...

Kate Middleton Sent Andy Murray A Special Note Before His Retirement From Wimbledon

Will Princess Catherine, a.k.a. Kate Middleton, make her grand...

Kim Kardashian Shows Off Her New Blonde Look Ahead Of The MET Gala

Hold onto your hairbrushes! Kim Kardashian, the queen of...

Brooklyn Beckham Launches Cloud23 Hot Sauce With Swanky LA Party

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has officially leveled up from Insta-chef...