Ariana Grande has spoken out after being called out by none other than Elvira, the iconic “Mistress of the Dark,” for a less-than-favorable celebrity encounter. The unexpected story came to light when Cassandra Peterson, famously known as Elvira, shared her experience, recalling an awkward interaction with the Wicked star.
The 73-year-old horror icon recently revealed that, several years ago, she had given Ariana over 20 tickets for one of her performances. During a meet-and-greet session before the show, Elvira took photos with all of Ariana’s guests and signed autographs, as usual. However, when she asked Ariana for a photo in return, the singer reportedly responded with, “Nah, I don’t really do that,” and left before the show even began.
It didn’t take long for Elvira’s comments to go viral, with many fans and media outlets buzzing about the encounter. Naturally, this sparked a conversation about celebrity etiquette, leaving some surprised at Ariana’s reaction. But soon after, Ariana took to Instagram to address the situation directly and offer her perspective.
“I’m so disheartened to see this,” Ariana began in the comment section of Elvira’s post. “I actually don’t even remember getting the chance to meet you because I had an anxiety attack and to my memory, left before the rest of my family.” The singer shared that the incident happened about seven years ago, during a time when she was struggling with anxiety and wasn’t as comfortable in public or crowded spaces.
Ariana’s heartfelt response continued: “But if I’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for offending you so. Thank you for being so nice to my mom, she told me how lovely you were (she might have different feelings about that now but I’ll talk to her… clearly, we all have our days!).” Showing her admiration for the horror icon, Ariana added, “Sending love always. ♡ You’ll always be our queen of Halloween!”
The apology felt genuine and personal, as Ariana not only explained her side of the story but also acknowledged that she may have unintentionally hurt Elvira’s feelings. Her candid admission about dealing with anxiety resonated with many fans, who praised her for addressing the situation so openly.
This isn’t the first time Ariana has been open about her struggles with anxiety and mental health. Over the years, she has been transparent about how public life and fame can be overwhelming, especially during times when she’s trying to manage her personal well-being. By addressing this incident, Ariana continues to show that celebrities, like everyone else, have their moments of vulnerability and challenges.
Fans of both Ariana and Elvira hope that the two can move past this awkward encounter and perhaps share a future moment under better circumstances—after all, who wouldn’t love a Halloween queen collab? Whether the two reunite for a photo-op or not, Ariana’s response demonstrates a desire for reconciliation and mutual respect, proving once again that she is committed to learning and growing from these kinds of situations.
