Ariana Grande’s Pop Star Impressions on ‘SNL’
Ariana Grande recently showcased her impressive pop star impressions during her hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” on October 12, 2024. The 31-year-old star of “Wicked” delivered spot-on impersonations of various singers, including Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani.
Grande’s performance featured a delightful mix of her impressions, including a classic-style “oh baby” nod to Cyrus and a Stefani parody set to No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak.” The opening act took an exhilarating turn when Grande was lifted by a dancer, and Bowen Yang joined her onstage in full Glinda attire.
One of the highlights of the show was Grande’s precise interpretation of Celine Dion. Adopting a bun hairstyle and a faux Quebec accent, she humorously portrayed Dion promoting the UFC’s brutal mixed martial arts events. “Show me, go for it!” Grande’s Dion exclaimed before bursting into a parody of “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” set against footage of the fighters’ intense matches.
Audiences were equally impressed by Grande’s musical monologue, with one fan remarking, “She did what to be. She from singing, to acting, to humor, to. She one of kind. one does it like her,” in response to a clip shared on social media. Another viewer praised, “Aana is made forL. has an amazing ability to impersonate other artists.”
Grande’s performance also included a sketch where she spoofed Celine Dion’s recent NFL appearance with a UFC-themed version of ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,’ celebrating the violence of UFC from cauliflower ears to 300-pound Bosnian athletes vomiting up their own teeth. Her ability to mimic other artists has been widely praised, with many viewers noting that she truly surpassed herself in her Celine Dion impression.
