Ariana Grande Apologises to ‘Mistress of the Dark’ Elvira

Ariana Grande has extended an apology to Cassandra Peterson, famously known as Elvira, after Peterson claimed that the singer snubbed her during a meet-and-greet. Peterson recounted that Grande had requested tickets for her and her family to one of Elvira’s shows but allegedly left before taking a picture in return. In response, Ariana explained via Instagram that she left the event due to an anxiety attack and couldn’t recall the incident. She sincerely apologized, appreciating Peterson’s kindness toward her mother and called her “our queen of Halloween.”

The situation unfolded when Peterson, best known for her horror persona, discussed the interaction in a video that recently went viral. During a panel, she shared that after inviting Grande and her family backstage for photos and autographs, she was surprised when the pop star chose not to stay for a picture, leaving before the performance.

Ariana addressed the comments on Peterson’s Instagram post, clarifying that the alleged meet-and-greet would have taken place shortly after the tragic Manchester terror attack at her concert. At the time, Grande said she was struggling with anxiety and was overwhelmed in public places.

In her post, Grande expressed regret over possibly offending Peterson and admitted that she didn’t even remember meeting the actress, which added to her disappointment upon hearing about the incident. Grande thanked Peterson for treating her mother so kindly during the encounter, adding that her mom still holds fond memories of meeting Elvira.

Peterson’s story took on a playful note when she laughed along with a comment made during the panel, where another person quipped that Ariana was “playing the wrong witch” — a humorous jab at Grande’s role as Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked.

Concluding her message with love, Ariana reassured Peterson that she and her family would always hold Elvira in high regard, especially for her status as a Halloween icon. The back-and-forth displayed mutual respect, despite the initial misunderstanding.

The video of Peterson discussing the meet-and-greet interaction has since gone viral, with fans on both sides commenting on the surprising yet good-natured exchange between the two public figures.