Ariana Grande Celebrates 31st Birthday With Adorable Throwback Singing Video
Ariana Grande marked her 31st birthday on June 26 by sharing an adorable throwback video on Instagram, delighting fans and friends alike. The clip features a young Grande performing for the camera, showcasing her powerful vocals and dance moves. The video concludes with someone behind the camera asking, “Why don’t you sing the Céline Dion?” This nostalgic post not only highlighted her early talent but also brought a wave of warm birthday wishes from fellow celebrities and co-stars.
Grande’s “Wicked” co-star, Cynthia Erivo, commented, “Happy birthday my sweet sister,” while Reese Witherspoon encouraged Grande to “never lose this energy!” The official Instagram account for the upcoming “Wicked” film, in which Grande plays Glinda the Good Witch, also extended birthday wishes. The film’s director, Jon M. Chu, shared a photo of Grande’s Glinda-themed birthday cake on his Instagram Story, noting that she was “loved by many” and had a “wild year ahead.”
Although the singer’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, didn’t post anything for her birthday, a source recently told ET that Grande is already “in love.” “Ariana is genuinely so happy with Ethan,” the source said. “She feels very comfortable with him and is in love.” The source added that their relationship is serious and their bond is organic. “Ethan treats Ariana super well and knows her so well. It’s not about external stuff with them. They just have a great time together and appreciate their time with each other.”
The “Wicked” adaptation also stars Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, the love interest who finds himself caught between Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Grande. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh stars as their reigning headmistress, Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum takes on the role of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The “Wicked” adaptation is scheduled to be released in two parts. “Wicked: Part One” hits theaters on Nov. 27, 2024, while “Wicked: Part Two” will be released on Nov. 26, 2025.
Grande’s birthday post garnered a flood of comments from fans and friends who were loving the adorable throwback. Her older brother, Frankie Grande, commented, “A STAR IS BORN!! 🫶🫶🫶,” while the account for the “Wicked” movie wrote, “Happy birthday to our Glinda 🎀💖.” Grande’s “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo also left a sweet message, saying, “Happy birthday my sweet sister 🥹🥹🥹💚💚💚.”
The “We Can’t Be Friends” singer took to her Instagram on Wednesday to share the throwback video, proving that she has always been a performer who knows how to entertain. In the sweet clip, baby Ari can be seen putting on a show by belting out a song, dancing around, and doing the hand jive. She even takes a bow while someone applauds her performance. “Why don’t you sing the Celine Dion?” someone asks behind the camera before the video cuts off.
Fans and friends were loving the adorable throwback, flooding the comments with birthday wishes and notes that the “Eternal Sunshine” hitmaker has been “a performer since day 1.” The birthday post not only highlighted her early talent but also brought a wave of warm birthday wishes from fellow celebrities and co-stars.
Grande’s “Wicked” co-star, Cynthia Erivo, commented, “Happy birthday my sweet sister,” while Reese Witherspoon encouraged Grande to “never lose this energy!” The official Instagram account for the upcoming “Wicked” film, in which Grande plays Glinda the Good Witch, also extended birthday wishes. The film’s director, Jon M. Chu, shared a photo of Grande’s Glinda-themed birthday cake on his Instagram Story, noting that she was “loved by many” and had a “wild year ahead.”
Although the singer’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, didn’t post anything for her birthday, a source recently told ET that Grande is already “in love.” “Ariana is genuinely so happy with Ethan,” the source said. “She feels very comfortable with him and is in love.” The source added that their relationship is serious and their bond is organic. “Ethan treats Ariana super well and knows her so well. It’s not about external stuff with them. They just have a great time together and appreciate their time with each other.”
The “Wicked” adaptation also stars Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, the love interest who finds himself caught between Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Grande. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh stars as their reigning headmistress, Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum takes on the role of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The “Wicked” adaptation is scheduled to be released in two parts. “Wicked: Part One” hits theaters on Nov. 27, 2024, while “Wicked: Part Two” will be released on Nov. 26, 2025.
Grande’s birthday post garnered a flood of comments from fans and friends who were loving the adorable throwback. Her older brother, Frankie Grande, commented, “A STAR IS BORN!! 🫶🫶🫶,” while the account for the “Wicked” movie wrote, “Happy birthday to our Glinda 🎀💖.” Grande’s “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo also left a sweet message, saying, “Happy birthday my sweet sister 🥹🥹🥹💚💚💚.”
The “We Can’t Be Friends” singer took to her Instagram on Wednesday to share the throwback video, proving that she has always been a performer who knows how to entertain. In the sweet clip, baby Ari can be seen putting on a show by belting out a song, dancing around, and doing the hand jive. She even takes a bow while someone applauds her performance. “Why don’t you sing the Celine Dion?” someone asks behind the camera before the video cuts off.
Fans and friends were loving the adorable throwback, flooding the comments with birthday wishes and notes that the “Eternal Sunshine” hitmaker has been “a performer since day 1.” The birthday post not only highlighted her early talent but also brought a wave of warm birthday wishes from fellow celebrities and co-stars.
Grande’s “Wicked” co-star, Cynthia Erivo, commented, “Happy birthday my sweet sister,” while Reese Witherspoon encouraged Grande to “never lose this energy!” The official Instagram account for the upcoming “Wicked” film, in which Grande plays Glinda the Good Witch, also extended birthday wishes. The film’s director, Jon M. Chu, shared a photo of Grande’s Glinda-themed birthday cake on his Instagram Story, noting that she was “loved by many” and had a “wild year ahead.”
Although the singer’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, didn’t post anything for her birthday, a source recently told ET that Grande is already “in love.” “Ariana is genuinely so happy with Ethan,” the source said. “She feels very comfortable with him and is in love.” The source added that their relationship is serious and their bond is organic. “Ethan treats Ariana super well and knows her so well. It’s not about external stuff with them. They just have a great time together and appreciate their time with each other.”
The “Wicked” adaptation also stars Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, the love interest who finds himself caught between Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Grande. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh stars as their reigning headmistress, Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum takes on the role of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The “Wicked” adaptation is scheduled to be released in two parts. “Wicked: Part One” hits theaters on Nov. 27, 2024, while “Wicked: Part Two” will be released on Nov. 26, 2025.
Source: ET, Instagram
