
In a surprising turn of events, Ariana Grande threw some discreet shade at Carrie Underwood following a performance at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
- Jan 22, 2025
AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande has become the talk of the town again, not because of her movie "Wicked, but her subtle shade toward Carrie Underwood after the "American Idol" alum performed at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
The pop star "liked" an Instagram post that took a pointed jab at Underwood's a capella rendition of "America the Beautiful" during the event. The post featured a picture of Underwood singing with a background photo of Kamala Harris making an unimpressed expression.
Referring a quote from "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Coco Montrese, the caption poked fun at the performance which was riddled with technical glitch. "Girl, find the note," it read.
Grande's "like" has sparked both support and backlash online. Some fans praised her for expressing her disapproval, while others defended Underwood's performance under the circumstances.
While Underwood didn't openly endorse Trump during Presidential campaign, she defended her decision to perform at Trump's inauguration, insisting she aimed at unity rather than division.
Grande, on the other hand, openly supported Trump's opponent, Kamala Harris, and voted for her in the election. As Trump only recognized "two genders," Ariana posted messages towards LGBTQ community about "supporting each other" and "fighting even harder."
The incident highlights the ongoing polarization within the entertainment industry and the public regarding political affiliations. Reps for both Grande and Underwood have yet to respond to requests for comment.