Ariana Grande apologises to 'Mistress of the Dark' Elvira

Ariana Grande, a well-known singer and actress, recently found herself in the spotlight for apologizing to actress Cassandra Peterson, famously known for her role as Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark. This apology came after Cassandra accused Ariana of ignoring her during a meet-and-greet event. Cassandra shared her experience during a panel discussion, explaining that Ariana had requested tickets for herself and her family to attend one of her stage performances. She mentioned that she happily posed for photos and signed autographs for all of her friends and relatives, but when it came time for Ariana to reciprocate with a picture, she left the event before the performance began. nnIn response to Cassandra's comments, Ariana took to Instagram to express her feelings. She stated that she was 'disheartened' to hear about the situation and clarified that she had left the event early due to experiencing an anxiety attack. Ariana explained that she did not even remember meeting Cassandra, as the encounter took place approximately seven years ago, following a tragic terror attack at her concert in Manchester. At that time, Ariana admitted that she was struggling with being in public spaces and loud environments. She expressed her regret, saying, 'But if I’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for offending you so. ' Ariana also took a moment to thank Cassandra for being kind to her mother, who had shared positive remarks about Cassandra. nnCassandra Peterson, who has also made appearances as a guest judge on the popular show RuPaul's Drag Race, discussed this incident during a question-and-answer panel. The video of her recounting the interaction quickly went viral, capturing the attention of many fans. During the panel, Cassandra was seen laughing when someone jokingly remarked that Ariana was 'playing the wrong witch,' a reference to her role as Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. Ariana has been actively promoting this film alongside her co-star, Cynthia Erivo. They have been seen together on stage, engaging with fans and discussing their characters. However, the promotional tour has not been without controversy, as some fan edits of the movie's poster have sparked criticism. One particular fan edit animated the characters of Ariana and Cynthia in a fighting scene, while others altered images in ways that the stars found disrespectful. Cynthia voiced her concerns, stating, 'None of this is funny. None of it is cute. It degrades me. It degrades us. ' Ariana echoed Cynthia's sentiments, emphasizing her respect for her co-star and acknowledging the complexity of the situation.