At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards, Ariana Grande and Nicole Kidman shared a heartfelt moment on the red carpet. Ariana, honored with the Rising Star Award for her role in Wicked: Part 1, humorously credited "Botox and Juvederm" while praising presenter Jennifer Coolidge. Nicole received the International Star Award for her performance in the new erotic thriller Baby Girl, dedicating her win to her late mother, Janelle. Both actresses showcased stunning looks—Ariana in a fluffy white dress and Nicole in a shimmering blue gown. Their camaraderie highlighted the glamour of the event, drawing attention from photographers.
Ariana Grande and Nicole Kidman shared a sweet moment on the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Saturday.
A number of stars were presented with prizes at the event, including Angelina Jolie, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Ralph Fiennes and Kieran Culkin.
Ariana, whose new movie Wicked: Part 1 has just been released to great success in theaters, accepted the Rising Star Award that night.
Meanwhile, that night, Nicole won the festival’s International Star Award for her performance in Baby Girl, a new erotic thriller about a married CEO who acts as the submissive partner of her dominant lover. .
On the red carpet, Ariana, 31, paid tribute to Nicole, 57, by bowing and kissing her hand.
That night, they stood side by side again and posed, radiating megawatt showbiz glamor as shutterbugs flew towards them.
Ariana Grande and Nicole Kidman shared a sweet moment on the red carpet at Saturday’s Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards
Ariana wore her hair in a tight updo and wore a fluffy white dress that wouldn’t look out of place on her character Galinda from Wicked.
She was seen mingling on the red carpet with the film’s director Jon M. Chu, who opted for a black suit and shirt and burgundy shoes.
Meanwhile, Nicole brought a touch of nautical flair to the proceedings, modeling a structured top with a glittering blue and silver fish scale motif.
In keeping with the outfit’s theme, she wore a deep blue dress that featured a train that shimmered under the lights.
Ariana was presented with the award by Jennifer Coolidge for her creepy impersonation while hosting Saturday Night Live in October.
On stage, Ariana showed off her sense of humor, praising Jennifer as “a comedic genius whose talent has inspired my entire life.”
“You have no idea how much that means to me. I’ve been acting since I was a kid, so I never thought I’d be 31 years old and hear the words ‘rising star’ again.” “I wanted to first thank my two friends, Botox and Juvederm,” she enthused. .
According to People magazine, she added, “I thought by now you’d be calling me a “slightly withered star” or “a droopy star,” but thank you,” drawing laughter.
They also radiated megawatt showbiz glamor that night as they stood side by side and posed as shutterbugs flew towards them.
On the red carpet, Ariana, 31, paid tribute to Nicole, 57, by bowing and kissing her hand.
That night, Ariana won the Rising Star Award for her role in Wicked, while Nicole won the festival’s International Star Award for her performance in the new erotic thriller Babygirl.
Ariana wore her hair in a tight updo and modeled a fluffy white dress that wouldn’t look out of place on her Wicked character Galinda.
On the red carpet, she was seen mingling with director Jon M. Chu, who opted for a black suit and shirt with burgundy shoes.
Meanwhile, Nicole brought a nautical touch to the proceedings, modeling a structured top with a glittering blue and silver fish scale motif.
Ariana was presented with the award by Jennifer Coolidge for her creepy impersonation while hosting Saturday Night Live in October.
On stage, Ariana showed off her sense of humor, praising Jennifer as “a comedic genius whose talent has inspired my entire life.”
Ariana said, “I never thought I would hear the words ‘rising star’ again at the age of 31, so I wanted to first thank my two friends, Botox and Juvederm.”
Jamie Lee Curtis presented Nicole with the award. The Baby Girl star presented the award in memory of her late mother Janelle, who passed away in September.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, ‘This is for my mom,'” she said, sparking applause, according to People magazine.
A tearful Nicole said: “I’m sorry I cried, I didn’t want to do that,” adding, “But right now I feel like my mom and this is for you.”
Jamie Lee Curtis presented Nicole with the award, which she dedicated in memory of her late mother Janelle, who passed away in September.
Nicole was scheduled to receive an award at the Venice Film Festival that same month, but due to the death of her mother, she was unable to attend in person, and “Baby Girl” director Halina Lane read a heartbreaking message on stage. I announced it with my thoughts.
Nicole, who accepted the trophy in Palm Springs this Friday, thanked Halina and said she was “still grieving” her mother’s death.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, ‘This is for my mom,'” she said, sparking applause, according to People magazine.
“My entire career was dedicated to my mother and father, who are no longer here. I will continue to work and contribute to the world because I love what I do and I want you to I love it, and I’m so grateful for the privilege of being a part of the film community.”
A tearful Nicole added: “I’m sorry for crying, I didn’t want to do that.” But now I feel my mother’s feelings, so this one is for you. ”
