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Ariana Grande imitates Britney Spears and Jennifer Coolidge on “SNL”

Ariana Grande imitates Britney Spears and Jennifer Coolidge on “SNL”

Ariana Grande has taste.

The 31-year-old pop star impersonated several of Hollywood's famous women while hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.

During her opening monologue, Grande joked that she was only there as a host and wanted to be “low-key” during the episode.

Ariana Grande during her opening monologue on “SNL.”

“I just want to make one thing clear; I'm just a host. I won't say that about myself. “I’m just going to have fun, take it easy and keep a low profile,” she said.

Grande also promised not to sing or “do my impressions” – but when she was handed a microphone, she did impressions of Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Gwen Stefani.

She showed off her singing skills while perfecting notes from Spears' “Baby One More Time” and No Doubt's “Don't Speak.”

Grande was then joined by her “Wicked” co-star Bowen Yang, who wore a Glinda costume.

Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande on “SNL.” NBC/SNL

“Bowen, didn’t anyone tell you? “We cut out the 'Wicked' sketch,” said Grande, who plays Glinda in the film adaptation of the Broadway play, which hits theaters next month.

Grande ended her opening monologue with a chorus of “hot dancers” in sparkly suits.

During the “Maybelline” sketch, Grande and Chloe Fineman both transformed into Jennifer Coolidge. Fineman, 36, was getting ready for a date when Grande spoke to her from a mirror.

Chloe Fineman, Dana Carvey and Ariana Grande on “SNL.” NBC/SNL

Both stars wore exaggerated pink outfits with big blonde hair and bright pink lip gloss

Dana Carvey later appeared as the third Coolidge and the trio applied each other's lip gloss.

In a “Celine Dion Sports Promo” skit, Grande played Celine Dion and spoofed the Canadian singer's current NFL promo.

Grande sang about brutal UCF fighting in her own version of “It's All Coming Back to Me Now.”

Ariana Grande as Celine Dion on “SNL.” NBC/SNL
Ariana Grande on “SNL.” NBC/SNL

The episode also featured a skit in which Grande and cast members Heidi Gardner, Edo Nwodim and Sarah Sherman parody Sabrina Carpenter's “Espresso” while singing about the bachelorette trip to Fineman's wedding.

Grande intentionally sang off-key during the hilarious performance.

Sarah Sherman, Heidi Gardner, Ariana Grande and Edo Nwodim on “SNL.” NBC/SNL

Grande previously hosted “SNL” in March 2016, when she was also the musical guest.

Grande only hosted this mess while Stevie Nicks was the musical guest.

Ariana Grande on “SNL” on October 12, 2024. NBC/SNL
Ariana Grande kisses Bowen Yang on “SNL.” NBC/SNL
Ariana Grande on “SNL.” NBC/SNL

During her opening monologue, Grande noted that her last hosting came not long before the presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

“It's so great to be here. The last time I hosted was in 2016 and we were about to elect our first female president,” she said.

“I think the second time is the charm,” she added, referring to the upcoming Nov. 5 vote between 78-year-old Trump and Kamala Harris.

Grande, like many Hollywood stars, is supporting 59-year-old Harris in the race.

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