Scooter Braun, the man who’s been managing to stay in Ariana Grande’s orbit for years (even after she switched teams like it was a dramatic sports draft), is absolutely living for her upcoming role as Glinda in Wicked. Think of him as a proud stage mom, but in a designer suit.
Over the weekend, Scooter hit Instagram to gush about Ariana’s glittery big-screen debut alongside Cynthia Erivo’s fierce Elphaba. And when we say gush, we mean full-on “tears-streaming-down-his-face-while-singing-Popular” levels of emotion.
Now, let’s be clear: Ariana and Scooter aren’t exclusive anymore (she’s got a new management squad), but they still share a vibe. You know, like two exes who split amicably and still exchange playlists and meme tags.
Here’s the Instagram tea: Scooter reminisced about their Wicked dreams like it was their shared Pinterest board. He basically said, “For over a decade, Ari, we had this one massive goal: Wicked. And girl, you NAILED it. You were born to float down in that bubble.” He didn’t just stop at the flattery—he practically handed her an Oscar in his captions.
Scooter didn’t hold back on the compliments, calling her talent “otherworldly,” her dedication “next level,” and her ability to make people both laugh and cry “an emotional ambush.” (Somewhere, a Wicked witch is rolling her eyes in jealousy.) Oh, and he declared her a movie star, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame was dialing her number as we speak.
But the cutest part? Scooter shared that his son, Hart, was already belting out “Popular” at home. Move over, Elphaba—there’s another tiny diva in town.
The caption ended with a mic drop: “Everyone go see Wicked! Bravo, Ari!” Translation? Scooter’s got tickets on pre-order, popcorn at the ready, and tissues for all the ugly crying he’s planning to do.
So, if you’re not already hyped to see Ariana sprinkle some sparkle on Glinda, just know: Scooter Braun is out here giving standing ovations before the movie even hits theaters.