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So apparently, Leighton Meester totally misheard Ariana Grande’s “wah, wah, wah” and it’s the most relatable mix-up ever. During the final episode of Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed podcast, she spilled the…
So apparently, Leighton Meester totally misheard Ariana Grande’s “wah, wah, wah” and it’s the most relatable mix-up ever. During the final episode of Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed podcast, she spilled the tea on that viral red carpet moment where she thought Grande was joking about her crying at last year’s Critics Choice Awards. Spoiler: Grande wasn’t being funny. She was being actual starstruck.
Here’s the breakdown: Meester was walking with her husband, Adam Brody, when Grande walked the other way. Grande was clearly in awe, repeating “Love you so much. Wow, wow, wow” like she was in a dream. Meester caught the moment on camera, repeated Grande’s line, and laughed. But then she realized she totally misheard. “I thought she was mocking me for crying at last year’s ceremony,” she explained. “Like, ‘I love you. Wah, wah, wah’—that’s what I thought she said.” Turns out, Grande was just being genuine, and Meester was like, “Oh, she’s just being funny.” Classic Leighton.
After watching the clip, she ran to Grande to set the record straight. “I saw her the next week and said, ‘I thought you said wah, wah, wah’” and Grande replied, “That’s so funny.” Meester joked it was “an old person not being able to hear,” which is honestly the best excuse ever. The two have been fangirling each other since 2013—Meester even posted a photo of Grande performing “The Way” and called her “adorable.” Grande responded with a heart emoji. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?
Key takeaway? Mishearing someone’s vibe is so relatable, especially when you’re trying to be cool. Second, social media is the ultimate fan service—Grande and Meester have been giving it to each other for years. Third, sometimes the most viral moments are just people being human, not trying to be funny.
💫 Let me know in the comments—no judgments, just vibes.
So have you ever misheard someone and then realized you were totally wrong? Let me know in the comments—no judgments, just vibes.
❓ People Also Ask
Did Leighton Meester and Ariana Grande meet in person?
Yes, Leighton Meester confirmed she met Ariana Grande in person, describing it as a fun and unexpected encounter.
How did Leighton Meester react to the viral moment?
Leighton Meester laughed off the viral moment, calling it a “fun, weird situation” and expressing surprise at its popularity.
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