Ariana Grande Recalls Meeting Imogen Heap

Ariana Grande recently shared her amusing experience of being starstruck by her idol, Imogen Heap, during their first interaction, where she feared she was being 'catfished.' In an interview with W Magazine, Grande described Heap, 47, as her 'number one favorite musician, songwriter, and producer,' recalling how she thought the invitation to meet was too good to be true. Heap confirmed that the encounter was set up by Grande's mother for her 21st birthday, and Grande humorously reflected on her fears of a setup gone wrong. Despite her initial anxiety, Grande found Heap to be 'so nice' and 'brilliant in every way.' Grande has frequently expressed her admiration for Heap, having covered her songs and even sampled Heap's work on her album, Sweetener. This nostalgic reflection comes as Grande is also recognized for her performance as Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked, for which she is nominated for a Golden Globe.