Jeff Goldblum Reveals He Met Ariana Grande 20 Years Ago—But Forgot!

Jeff Goldblum recently shared a surprising revelation about his "Wicked" co-star Ariana Grande. While appearing on TODAY, the veteran actor admitted he first met the pop superstar 20 years ago—though he had completely forgotten about it.

During the filming of the highly anticipated musical adaptation, Ariana reminded Jeff of their earlier encounter in New York City. At the time, Ariana was just a little girl accompanying her mom, Joan Grande, to meet the actor backstage at his Broadway play, The Pillowman. Photos from that night show a young Ariana getting a hug from Jeff, fulfilling a dream moment for the Grande family.

Despite its significance to Ariana and Joan, Jeff confessed the memory had slipped his mind, explaining he greeted countless fans during that time. However, he assured fans he won’t be forgetting Ariana now, praising her as “fantastic” during the interview with Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.

Already a global icon, Ariana is set to shine even brighter with Wicked. Fans have been eagerly following her every move, with recent NYC appearances showing the feverish excitement surrounding the film. As the release date inches closer, Wicked is primed to become a box office sensation.