A resurfaced video from the 2013 Style Awards has led to renewed criticism of pop singer Ariana Grande, after appearing to show her directing a woman to move aside on a red carpet.
The clip, which gained traction this week after being shared on X, formerly Twitter, by social media user Matt Wallace, shows Grande posing for photographers. As she moves along the carpet, a woman appears to be in her way. Grande then gestures toward the end of the carpet and appears to tell the woman to move.
The unnamed woman, who seemed to be a staff member, then moves out of frame. Grande is then seen covering her face and giggling.
The video has amassed over 8.5 million views on X, with many users criticizing Grande's behavior as rude and entitled. Some commenters suggested she exhibited "diva" behavior and attempted to cover it up with a laugh. Others felt the incident demonstrated a lack of manners among some celebrities.
However, other social media users defended Grande, with some arguing she was simply trying to do her job on a busy red carpet. Supporters suggested the woman was blocking her path and that Grande's request was polite. Some also pointed out that in such professional settings, individuals not involved in the photography are often expected to move.
This incident follows recent fan frustration over rescheduled dates for Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" tour. Three concerts were moved due to unspecified production issues, causing significant travel disruptions and disappointment for some ticket holders who had made extensive travel arrangements.