Pop music’s powerhouses, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish, have fans dreaming of a potential collaboration after their unforgettable appearance at a Wicked Q&A session in Los Angeles on February 4. Following a screening of the iconic musical at the Directors Guild of America, the two stars took the stage arm-in-arm, instantly igniting excitement among the audience.
The event kicked off with Grande and Eilish seated on stage, ready to dive into a conversation about the upcoming Wicked film, in which Grande stars as Glinda. After a brief mix-up where Eilish was without her prepared questions, Grande offered to help, showing their friendly dynamic from the start. The two shared heartwarming exchanges, with Grande gushing over Eilish’s talents, calling her “one of the greatest singers of our generation.”
Eilish, known for her candid nature, made it clear just how far back her admiration for Grande went. “I used to call you Ari to my brother, and he’d be like, ‘Don’t call her Ari. You don’t know her,’” she confessed, sending the audience into laughter.
However, it was during a seemingly offhand comment that the rumors of a collaboration began. After joking about “a few more songs,” Eilish quickly corrected herself, saying, “Songs? Did I say songs? Oh my god, I meant questions. I’m on tour!” But it was Grande’s reply that sent the crowd into a frenzy: “We do need to do that, though, at some point.” Eilish confirmed, “I would love to do that,” leading fans to cheer for the possibility of a joint musical venture.
Throughout the night, the two stars shared insights into their experiences with Wicked, with Grande describing her lengthy audition process and the pressure of staying true to the character of Glinda. Eilish, in turn, expressed her deep admiration for Grande’s work and revealed her own excitement when she learned of Grande’s casting in the role.
They also bonded over the rigorous demands of live performance. Grande, who performed live vocals for Wicked’s film, explained the importance of singing live for emotional authenticity. Eilish, who knows the demands of performing on tour, wholeheartedly agreed, highlighting the importance of freedom and spontaneity in their field of work.
