Ariana Grande has spoken out after the legendary Elvira described the singer as her “worst” celeb meeting.
Cassandra Gay Peterson, best known for starring as the Mistress of the Dark, recently recounted a disappointing experience she once had meeting the 31-year-old 'Thank U Next' songstress.
Speaking to an audience at a Knotts Berry Farm event, Peterson was asked about her "worst" celeb encounter, per News.com.au.
The 73-year-old shared that Grande once contacted her, asking for nearly two dozen tickets to attend one of Elvira’s live events.
“She came and she brought 20 guests - she wanted 20, 21 tickets,” Peterson told the crowd. “We’re like, ‘Okay,’ and we give her the tickets."
"She comes backstage and she asks if I could take pictures with all of her friends and relatives she brought," she added.
Watch the video below:After signing autographs and taking pictures with “every single one” of the '7 Rings' singer's friends and family, Elvira recalled: “Then I say to her, ‘Can we take a photo together?’"
According to the iconic horror star, Grande allegedly responded: "'Nah, I don’t really do that.’”
To add insult to injury, Peterson claimed that Grande left before her show had even started “but all her relatives stayed,” she said with a laugh.
A moderator on stage then joked that the 'Positions' vocalist is “playing the wrong witch,” alluding to her role as Glinda the “Good Witch” in the forthcoming Wicked film.
Elvira later shared an article featuring her comments on her personal Instagram, which has since prompted Grande to apologize and explain that the incident occurred seven years ago.
"i’m so disheartened to see this,” the Grammy-winning star penned. “I actually don’t even remember getting the chance to meet you because I had an anxiety attack and to my memory, left before the rest of my family (this was around 7 years ago and at the time I was really not great with being in public crowds or loud places)… but if i’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for offending you so.”
Read Grande's response below:
The Victorious actress continued: “Thank you for being so nice to my mom. she told me how lovely you were (she might have different feelings about that now but I’ll talk to her… clearly, we all have our days!)" She then signed off: "Sending love always. You’ll always be our queen of Halloween!”
Many fans took to the comment section to praise Grande for addressing the situation. "this is why we love you ! Always responding with love and explaining yourself even when you shouldn't have to," one person wrote.
"She always responds with such grace how does anyone think she’s this evil diva," a second user added.
In other news, Grande is currently gearing up to star in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked, which is slated to hit theaters on November 22.
