Pop sensations Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande recently came together for a special screening of Wicked, sparking excitement among fans as they hinted at a potential musical collaboration. Eilish hosted the Q&A session following the screening for an audience of directors and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences members in Los Angeles, where she expressed her admiration for Grande’s work.
A longtime fan of Grande, Eilish openly praised her, calling her one of the greatest singers of this generation. Grande, in turn, attempted to return the compliment, but Eilish playfully cut her off, insisting the moment was all about Grande and her role as Glinda in Wicked. Throughout the conversation, their chemistry and mutual respect were evident, making for a lighthearted and engaging discussion.
During the session, Eilish momentarily slipped into her musician mindset, referring to their remaining time as having “a few more songs” instead of questions. The mistake led to laughter from both the artists and the audience. As the crowd erupted in cheers, Grande playfully suggested they should collaborate on music, to which Eilish enthusiastically agreed. Fans in attendance immediately called for an impromptu duet, but the two declined, citing vocal rest.
Both Eilish and Grande have been recognized for their recent musical collaborations, each earning Grammy nominations—Eilish for her remix of Charli XCX’s Guess and Grande for The Boy Is Mine, which featured Brandy and Monica. Their conversation was filled with mutual appreciation, with Eilish sharing how excited she was when she first heard Grande had been cast in Wicked. She recalled seeing the announcement online and celebrating Grande’s long-held dream of playing Glinda, even before they had met in person.
Eilish also confessed to enjoying paparazzi photos of Grande in costume on set, a sentiment that deeply touched Grande. Their lively and candid exchange left fans eager for the possibility of a future collaboration between the two powerhouse artists.
While no official plans were announced, their easy rapport and shared admiration suggest that a joint musical project could be on the horizon. For now, fans can only hope that this meeting of two of pop’s biggest stars will eventually lead to a highly anticipated collaboration.
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