Ariana Grande had a heartwarming fan moment at the New York City premiere of “Wicked: For Good” on Monday, November 17, 2025, when she met Connor Tomlinson and Tanner Smith, stars of the Netflix reality series Love on the Spectrum. The 32-year-old singer-actress expressed genuine excitement at meeting the duo, calling the encounter “so so so happy to have finally met you all!” on her Instagram.

A viral video shared by Tomlinson shows Grande warmly interacting with the two reality stars near the event’s red carpet. The trio exchanged enthusiastic greetings, with Tanner Smith asking, “Do you want a handshake or a hug?” Grande replied with delight, “A hug would be great! Is that okay?”

Connor Tomlinson, a longtime fan of Grande since her Nickelodeon days on Victorious, remarked, “It’s so nice to finally meet you in person,” to which Grande responded, “I’m so honored to meet you guys! Thank you for bringing so much light to everyone’s lives… I love following you guys, I love the show.”

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Celebrating Friendship and Autism Awareness

The meeting highlighted Grande’s admiration for Tomlinson and Smith not just as stars but also as advocates for autism awareness. Love on the Spectrum, now in its third Emmy-winning season, explores the experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum navigating love and relationships. Netflix has confirmed a fourth season of the series.

Grande expressed her excitement about sharing the moment with her followers, posting on Instagram Stories and commenting enthusiastically, “so so so happy to have finally met you all!!!!! 🥹🫧🫶🏼” Tomlinson captioned his own Instagram post, “never getting over this! 🥹” capturing the joy of the meeting.

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A Star-Studded Premiere

The NYC premiere also featured Grande’s Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, along with director Jon M. Chu, and fellow cast members Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, and more. While Erivo had lost her voice and skipped most interviews, the two leading actresses still graced the red carpet together, showing solidarity and friendship.

The evening marked the final stop in the promotional tour for the second installment of the Wicked films, culminating in a celebratory and star-studded New York premiere.

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Wicked: For Good Hits Theaters

Wicked: For Good, directed by Jon M. Chu, adapts the ongoing Broadway musical by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz for the big screen. The sequel continues the story of Glinda (Grande) and Elphaba (Erivo), exploring their intertwined destinies as they navigate the challenges of fame, morality, and Oz’s political landscape.

Fans can experience the movie when it hits theaters Friday, November 21, 2025. Behind-the-scenes content, cast interviews, and exclusive coverage are available in PEOPLE’s special Wicked: For Good issue.