Selena Gomez dedicates a few words to Ariana Grande: “It reminds me that women can always help each other” | Present

Although the events of the last awards season have begun to fade, Selena Gomez has made it clear that Your support a Ariana Grande It is still intact. The singer and actress shared last Friday, May 23, A tender moment between them during the Santa Barbara International Film Festivalin his Instagram stories that moved his followers.
In the video, recorded in February, you can see Selena hugging Ariana from behind and kissing her shoulder on the red carpet. The founder of Rare Beauty accompanied the clip With a message loaded with affection towards his partner: “It reminds me that women can always support each other“In addition, an affectionate added”I love you, Ari“, reaffirming the closeness that both have cultivated in recent months.
From the youth series to the Oscars
The link between both former children’s stars was strengthened in 2024, when their respective projects shared multiple nominations during the 2025 awards season. On the one hand, Ariana Grande has been put in the skin of Glinda In the musical WICKEDmeanwhile, on the other hand, Selena Gomez has interpreted Jessi of the acclaimed and controversy Emilia Pérez. It was precisely in he Academy Women’s Luncheonheld in December, where both began to forge a closer friendship, where they shared mutual praise.
“I love to see how this moment materializes for Selena“Ariana told Variety after Selena’s nomination to the Golden Globes.” I know how much he has worked and how much he has expected. I identify with her, so I am excited to congratulate her“For his part, Selena revealed that Grande was one of the first people to contact her to celebrate her nomination:”Ariana sent me a very sweet message. They were about six in the morning. We send voice messages. It was very exciting“
Currently, Ariana Grande prepares for The second promotional stage of WICKEDwhose sequel, For Goodwill premiere the trailer on June 4 and will reach theaters In November. Selena, on the other hand, has focused her attention on music with the launch of I SAID I LOVE YOURSTyour first joint album with Its fiance Benny Blancowhich debuted at number 2 of Billboard 200.