Ariana Grande’s impressive impersonation skills have reached new heights, and this time, she’s conjuring up the magical world of Harry Potter.
The 31-year-old singer-actress delighted podcast hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers with her spot-on Hermione Granger impression on Las Culturistas.
Yang, who stars alongside Grande in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, asked Grande to channel her inner Hermione.
Without hesitation, she responded, “Ron’s been splinched!” – perfectly capturing the distress and urgency of Emma Watson’s iconic character.
“I love the vocal fray so much,” Grande added, praising Watson’s delivery in the 2010 film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
Grande’s impressive impersonation repertoire already includes Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Jennifer Coolidge, showcased during her recent Saturday Night Live hosting gig.
Yang, an SNL regular cast member, and Grande shared a memorable sketch, “Charades with Mom,” which ended with a surprising kiss.
Yang apologized for the intense smooch, saying, “I opened up my mouth too much when we kissed.” Grande laughed, “You absolutely did. I was shaking after… Not in a bad way, just in a disarming way.”
The conversation turned heartfelt when Rogers thanked Grande for being supportive, referring to Yang as his “sister.” He praised her work in Wicked, saying, “It’s just so amazing to see someone do something they were born to do.”
Grande stars as Glinda the Good Witch in the movie musical, alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Yang plays Pfannee, with an all-star cast, including Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Keala Settle, Ethan Slater, Peter Dinklage, and Michelle Yeoh.
Wicked: Part One hits theaters on November 22, with Part Two slated for November 26, 2025.
