Ariana Grande responded to an accidental social media mishap that exposed her left nipple on Instagram Stories by humorously referencing a scene from the 1995 film "Showgirls." The 32-year-old "Wicked" star posted a photo Tuesday in which her dress's neckline shifted, inadvertently revealing her chest to her over 360 million followers.
Fans reacted with a mix of alarm and amusement. Some urged Grande to delete the post, with one user on X exclaiming, "ARIANA GRANDE ARE YOU AWARE YOUR WHOLE BOOB IS OUT IN YOUR INSTAGRAM POST ??? BABY DELETE."
Instead of removing the image, Grande shared a video of herself and longtime friend Liz Gillies reenacting a scene from "Showgirls." In the clip, Gillies' character tells Grande's character, "You have great tits. They're really beautiful," to which Grande replies with mild bemusement, "Thank you."
This incident follows Grande's recent public split from her boyfriend, Ethan Slater. Their relationship began in 2023 during the filming of "Wicked," a project that also sparked controversy due to Slater's then-marital status. Grande addressed that situation previously by releasing the song "The Boy Is Mine," which was widely interpreted as a response to the public scrutiny.
Grande and Slater reportedly ended their relationship amicably earlier this month after nearly three years together. The "Showgirls" parody, shared after the Instagram exposure, signaled to fans that Grande was unfazed by the latest social media incident.