Halle Berry is thrilled with Ariana Grande’s portrayal of Catwoman in her latest music video. The pop sensation recently released the video for her new single “The Boy Is Mine,” where she dons the iconic Catwoman outfit. Berry, who famously played the DC Comics character in 2004, took to social media to express her approval.
Berry retweeted a clip of Grande in a cat-ear mask, navigating a Gotham-like cityscape. She simply wrote, “Get it, Ari! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽” and added, “Living.” This endorsement from Berry, an Oscar-winning actress, delighted fans who were quick to share their excitement online.
Grande is known for her creative music videos that often pay homage to famous films. Earlier this year, she recreated scenes from “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” for her hit single “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love),” featuring Evan Peters. In “The Boy Is Mine,” Grande channels Catwoman, a role previously played by Anne Hathaway, Michelle Pfeiffer, and other notable actresses.
In the video, Grande stars opposite Penn Badgley, who plays a charming politician. Dressed in a black leather outfit and wielding a whip, Grande’s character attempts to inject Badgley’s character with a love potion. The video also features surprise cameos from Brandy and Monica, a nod to their 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks.
Fans were quick to praise Berry’s support for Grande. One social media user commented, “QUEENS SUPPORTING QUEENS!!!” while another added, “Omg yesss, mother praising mother! We love to see it.” The video’s cameos and casting choices also garnered positive reactions from fans. One YouTube user wrote, “It’s brilliant that Ariana paid homage to the original ‘The Boy is Mine’ by having Brandy and Monica make a cameo in this music video.”
Berry’s portrayal of Catwoman in 2004 remains memorable despite the film’s poor box office performance. Her catsuit is still one of the most iconic costumes in the DC Universe. Other actresses who have taken on the role include Anne Hathaway in “The Dark Knight Rises” and Michelle Pfeiffer in “Batman Returns.”
Grande’s decision to channel Catwoman is in line with her history of paying tribute to iconic films in her music videos. In 2019, she recreated scenes from popular 2000s rom-coms like “Mean Girls,” “Legally Blonde,” “Bring It On,” and “13 Going on 30” for her hit single “thank u, next.” That video also featured surprise cameos from actors like Jonathan Bennett and Jennifer Coolidge.
Berry’s enthusiastic response to Grande’s Catwoman is a testament to the pop star’s ability to put her own spin on iconic characters. Fans are thrilled to see such high-profile support and are eagerly anticipating what Grande will do next.
