Ariana Grande's Golden Globes Reunion With Young Galinda Scarlett Spears Will Make You Rejoicify

“This made my whole day, you have no idea,” Ariana raved. “This was the best part. I love you.”

Since the release of Wicked: For Good, Ariana has been effusive in her praise of her young costar and her scene-stealing moment in the film.

“My tiny girl in the bubble, played by the wonderful and talented @miss.scarlett.brielle,” she posted on Instagram in October alongside a photo hugging Scarlett. “Thank you for your beautiful work and for allowing the world to understand our Galinda more deeply than ever before.. i adore you so.”

Equally impressed by Scarlett was Ariana’s boyfriend and costar Ethan Slater, who sang her praises at the film’s November premiere.

“You're so unbelievably good in this movie,” he told her during a joint interview with E! News’ Justin Sylvester on the red carpet. “I can't wait for people to see it. It's really so sweet.”

As for Scarlett, playing the role of Young Glinda was a dream come true.

"I was so happy and grateful," she told LiveNOW from Fox about getting the role. "I started crying."

Scarlett added, "I’ve always wanted to be blonde. It was my dream, and I finally got to be blonde, and I’m just like Glinda. I’m bubbly, I’m funny, I’m kind, and I love everything pink."

For a look at more behind the scenes moments you may have missed from the 2026 Golden Globes, keep reading.

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Teyana was just a tad more popular than Ariana at the 2026 Golden Globes, toppling the Wicked: For Good star in the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture category with her fierce performance in One Battle After Another.

Longtime, first time: Kylie and Timothée have attended the Golden Globes three years in a row but 2026 marked his first win in her presence, Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy/Musical for Marty Supreme.

Elordi was 0-for-2 at the Globes, but got to share a refreshingly light moment with his Deep Water costar.

We know the king and queen of Hollywood are happily married to other people, but they make a handsome couple of figureheads.

Now this is some studio power right here.

Did the Hollywood Foreign Press Association add a Coolest Guy in the Room category this year? We missed the memo, but spied the winner.

Leo must be telling Julia—who got nothing less than a standing ovation when she came out to present the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy to One Battle After Another—the most insidery of inside-Hollywood jokes. Because they are the inner circle.

Marlon shared a golden moment with Kpop Demon Hunters' star voice artists.

"Yes, yes I will star in your next musical," Kristen must have told the Wicked: For Good director, right?

It was only besties at the table when Steve captured this Kodak moment with his Only Murders in the Building costars (and Selena's husband Benny).

No lorazepam was needed for this White Lotus reunion.

Sometimes, when your partner is in the bathroom or maybe winning an award, your family's biggest fan drops by to say hello.

The Sorry, Baby director-star kvelled over the Hamnet actress before Jessie won for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

After adding a Best Actor in a Drama Series Golden Globe to his current trophy haul, the star of The Pitt still can't believe he's been the recipient of so much good fortune for being a better doctor than Clooney.

Teyana was feeling sweet, sweet emotion after her surprise win for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

Justin must have been tracking Sterling's healing progress, four months after his This Is Us costar appeared at the Emmys nursing a leg injury.

Just a couple of goddesses wishing each other well.