Ariana Grande's Age Joke: Hit or Miss?

Ariana Grande's appearance at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Award was nothing short of spectacular. She wore a stunning silver metallic ballgown that stole the show. But it wasn't just her fashion that grabbed everyone's attention. When she accepted the Rising Star Award, she made a comment that set social media on fire. "Thank you so much, " she said, after receiving the award from Jennifer Coolidge. "You don't know how much this means to me. I've been performing since I was a child, so at 31, I didn't expect to be called a 'rising star' again. I have two friends to thank: Botox and Juvederm. " The room laughed, but not everyone was happy with her joke. Some people online criticized her remark, saying it was ageist and lacked professionalism. "She literally posed with Nicole Kidman, who is twice her age, " one person pointed out. Others thought she was just being humble and funny. In the rest of her speech, Grande showed a heartfelt side. She thanked her director and co-star, and talked about her comedy roots. "Comedy was the foundation of my career, " she said. "Being Glinda the Good felt like a homecoming. " Grande is having a busy awards season. She's already won many nominations, including Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, for her role in Wicked: Part One.