A rivalry between Ariana Grande and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark was no on our 2024 bingo card.
But it seems to be happening. And just in time for Halloween.
Ariana Grande not always get along with everyone she knows. This happens sometimes, even to the most beloved celebrities.
However, no one expected a call from Elvira. Now, Ariana is responding to the cultural icon.
What happened between Ariana Grande and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark?
Elvira is at Knott’s Spooky Farm (’tis the season, after all) in preparation for Halloween. During a fan Q&A session, one of her many fans asked about celebrity dates. Elvira entertained generations and would obviously have some stories to tell.
Elvira recalled a time when Ariana Grande attended one of her Halloween events. According to Elvira, she gave around 20 tickets to Ariana’s guests and then invited everyone backstage to take photos with them.
After the fact, Elvira described, she herself asked for a photo with Ariana. She added that Ariana refused, saying she “didn’t really do it.”
Taking to InstagramElvira shared screenshots of coverage of the story, labeling the event “story time.”
Obviously, the story gained traction immediately. Elvira is not just a celebrity – she is a seasonal symbol and a cultural institution in her own right.
And Ariana Grande took advantage of Elvira’s comments on Instagram to write her response.
What does Ariana Grande have to say about Elvira’s joke?
“I’m so disheartened to see this,” Ariana Grande began. “In fact, I don’t even remember having the opportunity to meet him because I had an anxiety attack.”
She explained: “And from what I remember, I left before the rest of my family (this was about 7 years ago and at the time I didn’t really like being in public crowds or noisy places).”
In spring 2017, Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert was the target of a deadly attack terrorist attack. This would have happened five months later.
“But if I’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for offending you,” Ariana Grande expressed.
“Thank you for being so kind to my mom, she told me how adorable you were,” she recalled. Ariana then added ominously: “(She may have different feelings about it now, but I’ll talk to her… clearly, we all have our days!).”
Ariana Grande then concluded her message: “Sending love always. You will always be our Halloween queen.”
Elvira is, indeed, the queen of Halloween
Notably, Elvira has worked closely with several celebrities. She even appeared on Kim Petras’ album Halloween (although, let’s be honest, all of Kim Petras’ songs work for Halloween if you’re having fun).
We’re sure she’s had other positive and negative celebrity encounters, but this one comes to mind.
Stan Twitter is naturally abuzz about this, but let’s keep things in perspective. Ariana’s anxiety was understandable, but it doesn’t excuse being rude. That might explain it. And she offered a pretty decent apology. Ariana and Elvira don’t need to fight when all they had was a 7 year old misunderstanding.