October 22, 2024: It’s great to see Ariana Grande addressing the situation with Cassandra Peterson, especially given how personal and impactful such encounters can be for fans and celebrities alike. Public interactions can be incredibly overwhelming, and it’s understandable that anxiety can play a significant role in how someone behaves in those moments.
Ariana’s apology seems heartfelt, acknowledging her past struggles with anxiety and explaining her perspective on the encounter. It’s also a reminder of how celebrities are often under pressure in public settings, and sometimes their actions may not reflect their true intentions.
Recently, a video of Cassandra went viral in which she can be heard saying at the Knotts Berry Farm event that one of her worst celebrity encounters was when Grande arrived to attend Elvira’s performance and later refused to take a photo with Peterson.
“I’ll tell you briefly… she came and she brought 20 guests, so she wanted 20, 21 tickets,” the actress said in a viral video and later posted by Peterson. “We’re like, ‘OK,’ 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 continued to share that signed autographs for the group and “Then I say to her, ‘Can we take a photo together?’ She goes, ‘Nah, I don’t really do that,” shared Peterson
Peterson said that Grande had left before the show began in the audience.
Cassandra’s experience highlights the challenges of being a public figure as well, as she shared her disappointment in a light-hearted manner. Hopefully, this exchange can foster understanding between both of them, and it’s nice to see celebrities being open about their vulnerabilities.