Glinda’s bought shade.
Ariana Grande “liked” an Instagram publish that made enjoyable of Carrie Underwood for her efficiency at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
The publish, shared by web character Evan Ross Katz, featured an image of Underwood, 41, singing “America the Beautiful” a cappella due to technical difficulties contained in the US Capitol in Washington D.C.
The picture confirmed Kamala Harris — whom Grande, 31, endorsed within the election towards Trump, 78, final yr — standing behind Underwood with a less-than-impressed expression of her face throughout the efficiency.
“Kamala Harris evoking Coco Montrese (‘Girl, find the note’) watching Carrie Underwood at today’s chilling Inauguration,” Katz wrote in his caption, referencing a quote from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”
Web customers rapidly seen that Grande was among the many 1000’s of people that double-tapped on Katz’s publish.
“She’s not afraid to throw some shade when it feels deserved,” one fan wrote on X, alongside a screenshot of Grande’s “like” on the publish.
“We stand with ariana,” one other fan wrote.
A 3rd particular person wrote, “She’s always on the right side of history.”
Nonetheless, others defended Underwood’s efficiency given the circumstances of the technical blunder.
“I thought she did a good job, though. There was no music and she didn’t know what was going on. I could have never sung like that!” a fan tweeted.
“There was a technical problem with the music, so she had to sing a capella. She didn’t do a bad job considering,” a distinct remark learn.
“Carrie did a wonderful job and showed she was a professional,” added one other fan.
The Submit has reached out to Grande and Underwood’s reps for remark.
Underwood acquired each assist and backlash when it was introduced she’d carry out at Trump’s inauguration.
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event. I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future,” she mentioned in a press release when the information was introduced final week.
Nation singer Lee Greenwood, who additionally carried out on the inauguration, defended Underwood.
“I pity those people that think they have to reach out to a star like her and run some negativity past her when all you have to do is say, ‘Thank you for performing for our next president,’” he instructed The Submit.
Earlier than the inauguration, Underwood by no means publicly supported or disavowed Trump.
Grande, in the meantime, brazenly endorsed Trump’s opponent within the 2024 election.
The “Eternal Sunshine” singer confirmed she voted for Harris, 60, via Florida’s early voting program in Oct. 2024. She shared a selfie on her Instagram Tales performed to Beyonce’s tune “Freedom” with a sticker that learn “your vote matters.”
Three months earlier, Grande shared Joe Biden’s Instagram message the place he endorsed Harris after he dropped out of the race.
