Ariana Grande recently showcased her vocal range and impersonation skills in a viral TikTok video for her R.E.M. Beauty brand, mimicking various characters from the Harry Potter film franchise. The pop star and Wicked actress utilized character voices to promote her "blur butter" balm, drawing on her history of viral impressions that have previously garnered praise from industry peers like Celine Dion.
Ariana Grande’s Harry Potter TikTok Performance
To promote her beauty line, Ariana Grande posted a video on the R.E.M. Beauty TikTok account that featured a series of impressions from the Harry Potter series. The clip began with Grande mimicking Julie Walters’ portrayal of Molly Weasley. She adapted a well-known line from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, changing "Not my daughter, you bitch" to "Where’s my blur butter, you bitch?"
The video continued with a variety of characters:
- Ron Weasley: Grande parodied a line from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, asking, "Not me, not my blur butter balm. Where is it, Hermione?"
- Dobby: She adopted the voice of the house-elf, stating, "Dobby wants to know where his blur butter is, master. Dobby has been presented with the blur butter. He is a free elf."
- Other Characters: The montage included impressions of Alan Rickman’s Severus Snape, Helena Bonham Carter’s Bellatrix Lestrange, and an imitation of Shirley Henderson’s Moaning Myrtle.
- Conclusion: The video wrapped with brief impressions of Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter and Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger.
A History of Viral Impressions
Grande’s ability to mimic voices has become a recurring theme in her public appearances. She has frequently demonstrated these talents on late-night programs, including Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
These performances have occasionally led to direct feedback from the subjects of her impressions. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Frankie Grande shared a story regarding his sister’s imitation of Celine Dion. According to Frankie, the Canadian singer-songwriter told him that she found the impression so humorous that she "peed" herself laughing after seeing the clip.
Key Takeaways
- Brand Strategy: The Harry Potter themed video serves as a promotional tool for R.E.M. Beauty’s blur butter product.
- Vocal Versatility: Grande’s career frequently intersects with her skill for impressions, a talent she has showcased across major television networks for years.
- Industry Reception: These viral moments have previously received acknowledgment from the celebrities she impersonates, highlighting the reach of her social media content.
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