Ariana Grande Addresses Audrey Hepburn Comparisons, Talks Playing Her in a Biopic

Ariana Grande was asked about the possibility of bringing an Old Hollywood legend to life in a biopic.

While attending the 2025 National Board of Review Gala on Tuesday night (January 7), the 31-year-old pop star and Wicked actress gave an interview where she acknowledged that Audrey Hepburn had inspired her recent red carpet looks such as her Golden Globes gown.

She was also asked about the possibility of bring Audrey to life in an eventual movie and had a passionate response.

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Speaking to ET, Ariana confirmed that her outfits were channeling that era and its great stars.

“The inspiration is Golden era of Hollywood. Old Hollywood. I love like the ’50s, ’60s glamour. That’s just kind of my favorite. Marilyn, Audrey, all of that,” she said.

As for playing Audrey in a movie, Ariana expressed some hesitations.

“Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. I have no idea. That would have to be done so well and so perfectly and have to be… I don’t know; no way that I could,” she said, adding that the journalist was “very kind” when they expressed faith in her pulling off the role.

If you missed it, Ariana recently had a funny response to receiving a Rising Star award.