Not only is she a pretty face – who also happens to have a pretty voice, too – but Ariana Grande is an otherworldly actor; between her r.e.m. beauty product releases and record-breaking albums, it can be hard to keep up with her impressive resumé. Natch. However, over the weekend, Ari reminded us just how good of a character she can play with a hilarious 16th-century transformation.
Just short of 48 hours ago, Ariana took to US TV screens, hosting season 50, episode 3 of Saturday Night Live (SNL) – which, if you're not familiar, is an American late-night live sketch comedy variety show. For this, she took on a number of roles, performing alongside stars including Chloe Fineman and James Austin Johnson. Our favourite, though? Well, it had to be where she transformed into a 16th-century little boy with a copper-coloured bowl haircut. No, really.
The beauty mogul shared video clips of the character, Antonio, on Instagram.
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I mean, if anything shows commitment to a bit, it's a hilarious cropped haircut (read: wig). Props to Ari and the SNL team for going all out with the dramatic looks.
Now, if you're still left wanting more, fear not for the entire sketch is available to view on YouTube. Watch 'two parents (Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg) try to impress the Prince (Andrew Dismukes) with their son's (Ariana Grande) singing,' below.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
