Leighton Meester addresses Critics Choice moment with Ariana Grande
Leighton Meester clarified her viral exchange with Ariana Grande at the Critics Choice Awards, addressing speculation around their interaction. The incident involved a seemingly playful back-and-forth between the two celebrities during the event.
The Viral Moment
During the January 4 awards show, Ariana Grande expressed admiration for Meester by shouting, "I love you so much! Wow, wow, wow," while passing her. Meester humorously responded with "Wah, wah, wah" and a laugh. This interaction sparked debate online as some viewers interpreted it as mocking.
Miscommunication Revealed
On the “Podcrushed” podcast episode released Wednesday, Meester recounted that she thought Grande was humorously mimicking her reaction from a previous year when her husband Adam Brody won an award. Meester explained she misunderstood because she could not clearly hear Grande's original words.
Clearing the Air
Meester later joked about her misunderstanding upon meeting Grande again, acknowledging the embarrassing mix-up. She admitted to telling Grande it was due to difficulty hearing correctly in the moment.
The encounter prompted a range of reactions on social media; while some criticized Meester's response as mocking, others found it amusing and harmless. A representative for Ariana Grande has not commented on the situation.