Ariana Grande is holding space for Barbra Streisand’s praise.
The EGOT celebrated the “7 Rings” singer and her career following her successful year.
“Ariana is a young woman with an amazing talent,” Barbra wrote alongside a picture of her and Ariana posing together on Instagram Dec. 23. “She has a beautiful voice like no one else, and so much more.”
Highlighting the Wicked: For Good actress’ talents, Barbra added, “She can act, she can dance, she can be funny! She’s also sweet, kind and thoughtful. I’m very proud of you Ariana and thanks for singing with me on my album…Big hug, Barbra.”
The Meet the Focker’s actress also praised the “Yes, And?” singer for her recent hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. “P.S. you were wonderful on Saturday Night Live," Barbra added, "and looked so pretty @arianagrande!”
Shocked by Bab’s Instagram post, Ariana took to the comments to fawn over the compliments.
“WHAT,” Ariana exclaimed in the comments. “Barbra !!!!!!!! what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh my goodness, thank you so much for this kindest surprise today! you made my day, my year, my life! this means so much, coming from you. i just love you so. i miss you and i hope i get to hug you soon… all my love and appreciation. thank you.”
Barbra has seen Ariana’s talent up close as the “Thank U, Next” singer appeared on her latest alum The Secret Life: Partners Volume 2 for their debut “One Heart, One Voice.”
What’s more, Ariana recently joined the Meet the Parents universe, as it was announced she will appear in the upcoming fourth film of the franchise Focker-in-Law. As for joining Babs—who joined the franchise in 2004’s Meet the Fockers—it’s unclear if she will return.
As for an onscreen reunion for the pair? It’s hard to say as Ben Stiller couldn’t tease much about the film but noted that Ariana indeed fits right in with the comedic family.
"She’s going to be really, really funny,” Ben said during an interview with Today in June. “And kind of the whole engine of the new movie.” Adding that Ariana is, “So great with comedy.”
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Ayesha Curry & Lindsay Lohan
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Adam Sandler & Timothée Chalamet
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Russell Crowe & RZA
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Michelle Dockery & Pippa Middleton
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David Beckham & Snoop Dogg
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Dakota Fanning & Kristen Stewart
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Paris Hilton & Britney Spears
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Nicki Minaj & Anna Wintour
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50 Cent & Bette Midler
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Taylor Swift & Lena Dunham
Taylor is a self-proclaimed good girl. Lena isn't afraid to stir the pot. But they have a lot of mutual respect for each other and the Girls creator described T.Swift's show as the "most life-affirming thing I've experienced."
Jennifer Lopez & Leah Remini
The former King of Queens actress has been supertight with Jenny From the Block for a while now, bonding over fashion and tweeting cutesy things at each other with the hashtag "#luckybesties."
Gwyneth Paltrow & Jay-Z
The Goop goddess herself is actually friends with both Jay and his wife Beyoncé, though you might be more surprised to learn that Gwyn is an intense rap enthusiast and her kids even call Mr. Carter "Uncle Jay."
Brad Pitt & Jonah Hill
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Eminem & Elton John
The controversial rapper joined forces with Sir Elton at the 2001 Grammys and later Em turned to his new friend for support getting sober: "I told him, 'Look, I'm going through a problem and I need your advice.'"