Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira after being accused of 'disrespectful' backstage behavior

Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira after accusations of being disrespectful backstage citing getting an anxiety attack

Ariana Grande has publicly apologized to horror icon Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, after being accused of "disrespectful" behavior backstage at one of Elvira's shows.

Peterson revealed the encounter during a Q&A session at Knott’s Scary Farm on October 18, stating that Grande had dismissed her request for a photo and left before the show began, despite being given tickets for herself and 20 guests.

In response, Grande apologized via a comment on Peterson's Instagram post on October 21, saying, “I sincerely apologize for offending you so.” She also shared her version of the event, explaining that she didn’t remember meeting Elvira due to an anxiety attack she experienced at the time. “I actually don’t even remember getting the chance to meet you because I had an anxiety attack,” Grande wrote, adding that she left before her family due to her discomfort in public places.

The pop star further expressed gratitude to Elvira for being kind to her mother during the event. Grande also addressed the controversy by sending her love to the horror legend, stating that Elvira would “always be our queen of Halloween.”

This is not the first time Grande has faced accusations of "diva" behavior, a topic she addressed in a 2020 interview with Apple Music, where she explained that media narratives often misconstrue her actions.