Ariana Grande Thank two special "friends" while accepting the first major award of the year.

"Thank you so much," the 31-year-old Wicked star told the crowd at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 3, where she was presented with the Rising Star Award. white lotus the star Jennifer Coolidge.

"You have no idea how much this means to me," Grande continued. "I've been performing since I was a kid, so at 31 I never thought I'd hear the words 'rising star' again, so I wanted to start by thanking two of my friends: Botox and Juvederm."

Grande's joke was met with laughter from the audience as she added, "I thought I'd hear 'little withered star' or 'leaning star' by now, so thank you."

In September 2023, Grande revealed enjoying She's had Botox and "a ton" of lip fillers over the years, but was Both have been discontinued in 2018.

"Being exposed to so many voices at a young age, and especially when people have things to say about your appearance at a young age, it's really hard to know what's worth hearing and what's not," she explained at the time. "When you're 17, you don't really know it."

Grande also offered thanks in her speech on Friday evil Directors and "Fearless Leaders" John M. ChuAs well as her costar and "bright sister". Cynthia Erivowho played Elphaba in the 2024 movie musical Glinda of Grande. He said comedy was his first love, even before he became a pop star.

"Playing Glinda the Good was not only the honor of my life, but it felt like a homecoming," Grande continued. “For those of you who don't know, I started doing stand up comedy. My first professional gig was in our living room in Boca Raton, Fla., (entertaining) my grandparents. I was 4 years old and my mom gave me $5."

He continued, "I learned early on that laughter was one of our greatest escapes and I remember the contagious effect it had, not only on the people in my life, but how it fed me in return. And the last 10 years is when I really got into music. I really missed that feeling when I was focused on. So it really feels like the beginning of a new chapter.

The Grammy winner was also nominated for a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award for her portrayal of Galinda aka Glinda the Good. Wicked: Part One.

"A evilAriana Grande's performance as Glinda elevates her to new heights with a powerful performance that beautifully combines her outstanding musical talent, brilliant characterization and impeccable comedic timing,” Palm Springs Film Festival Chairman Nachattar Singh Chandy said in a statement Regarding the honor of the singer/actress.

"Ariana is an iconic global performer who has seamlessly transitioned to film in her first major starring role, proving herself to be a versatile and undeniable talent," continued Chandy. “This role is sure to be the start of the many accolades she will garner throughout her acting career. It is our great honor to recognize Ariana Grande with the Rising Star Award.”