Popstar and singer Ariana Grande has entered a new decade of her life and she shared a throwback picture to celebrate the occasion. The songstress, who turned 30 on June 26, posted an adorable childhood picture on her birthday and penned a note for her younger self on the special day. Keep reading to find out what they said and what wishes they received.
Ariana Grande penned younger self note on 30th birthday
Grande celebrated her 30th birthday on Monday, sharing a very sweet photo from her childhood on her Instagram, along with a special note for the young girl. The image shows her wearing a headband and a checkered blue-and-white dress possibly inspired by Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and smiling coquettishly in front of a Christmas tree. “HBD, little one! I have complete faith in you and I have never been more proud of you (x5 bubbles emoji) 30 (x3 bubbles emoji) (crab emoji),” she captioned the smiley and happy image of her baby.
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Netizens are speculating that the outfit in the picture was a reference to her role in the upcoming musical fantasy film Wicked which is an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Grande plays Galinda Upland in the highly anticipated 2024 film, who becomes Glinda the Good Witch. Meanwhile, the musician and actress received a lot of love from friends, co-stars and colleagues on her birthday post. Rapper Nicki Minaj wrote: “You are so sweet. Happy birthday my sister. Thank you for everything. May you get everything you’ve ever wanted from your heart.”
Actress Reese Witherspoon commented, “Amazing lady, happy 30th to you! (gift heart emoji) Keep shining your bright light (sparkle emoji).” Victoria Justice, her Victorious co-star, said, “HBD!!!!! welcome to the 30 club ((kissing face emoji ((balloon emoji) (two hearts emoji)).” Reality television star Kris Jenner wished Grande well. “Sending lots of love on (Happy) birthday!!!” along with a flurry of emoji. Rapper and actress Lizzo wrote, “Oh, happy birthday.”
Grande’s Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo commented, “Happy birthday babylove, it’s such a pleasure to be in your life at this point in time. May the light you’ve experienced yourself be continue to grow and shine!! I love you.” Hoon, here’s to my love (red heart emoji) for many years to come.” Singer-songwriter Dove Cameron said, “Happy birthday my love. I love you.” Jennifer Garner commented, “If you’re not flirty and thriving, I don’t know who is – happy birthday, @arianagrande!! XX”, referring to her 2004 film 13 Going On 30.
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Grande has been busy filming Wicked for the past few months and has described the experience as life-changing, transformative and therapeutic. During a gratitude post for being able to take on the role of Glinda, the Positions hitmaker wrote, “I hope this isn’t all a dream because as I’m trying to be present, it sure does feel like a dream.” Seems like.” Grande will be romancing Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey in the film. He plays Fierro Tigellar, the winky prince who turns into a scarecrow. Wicked is scheduled to release on November 27, 2024.
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