Singer Ariana Grande and actress Kathryn Hahn attended the Golden Globes First-Time Nominee Luncheon on December 17, 2024. They exchanged a hug during the event, inviting a wave of playful reactions across social media. In the videos that surfaced on the internet, the two stars were seen casually chatting and smiling at each other.
Fans on X were quick to draw parallels to Hahn's portrayal of Agatha Harkness in WandaVision and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) lore, where her character famously faces off against Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch. One user wrote:
"Don't let scarlet witch see this"
The interaction sparked more positive reactions, with many users suggesting that Hollywood should consider casting the two together. Others enthusiastically celebrated the moment, referring to them as two queens in one frame.
"Hollywood please cast them together I'm begging you," a user on X commented.
"Awee they are so cute❤️ bond," one more wrote.
"2 queens," another commented.
Additionally, several users praised the interaction between two celebrities supporting one another, while others found it heartwarming to see Grande and Hahn share a hug.
"A sweet moment of support between two amazing women at the Golden Globes," one netizen commented.
""It's all just so overwhelming." Give me a break," one more on X.
"Heartwarming and sweet," another commented.
Ariana Grande and Kathryn Hahn captured a candid moment at the Golden Globes event
In the video making rounds on the internet, Ariana Grande can be heard saying to Kathryn, "I have loved you forever. I love you so much.” The singer arrived at the Golden Globes event in a calf-length golden dress, featuring a square neckline with broad spaghetti straps. She paired her look with matching stiletto heels, a sleek back ponytail with a side part, and minimal jewelry.
Meanwhile, Kathryn Hahn donned a loose, deep gray pinstriped blazer and matching wide-leg trousers. The blazer had a double-button front and a slightly deep blazer neckline. She also wore black pointed heels, minimal gold earrings, and a gold ring, and styled her hair in beachy waves.
On the work front, both the stars excelled in genre-defining roles this year. Kathryn Hahn reprised her role as Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision (2021) and its anticipated spin-off Agatha All Along (2024). Meanwhile, Ariana Grande took on the role of Glinda in the highly-awaited movie adaptation of the Broadway smash musical Wicked (2024).
In an interview with iHeart on November 6, 2024, Grande reflected on her character, particularly the emotional separation between Glinda and Elphaba. She noted how deeply relatable the moment was, mirroring the real-life experience of growing apart from a loved one:
"It really felt so real. And it feels how it feels in real life when you really love someone but the paths that you need to take for your own truth and life and who you are, it's like you can't actually, you can't actually continue growing together," Grande said.
At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, Ariana Grande earned her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked.
On the other hand, Kathryn Hahn secured a win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy, for Agatha All Along.