Singer and actress Ariana Grande is making headlines with her candid acceptance speech.

Ariana Grande won the Rising Star Award at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California, USA on the 3rd (local time).

She said, “I never thought I would hear the words ‘rising star’ again at 31 years old,” and “I want to thank the fillers and botox that created this opportunity for me,” making everyone laugh.

She then added, “This award means so much to me. I thought I’d be hearing people say I’m a ‘fading star,’ but I’m grateful to be called a rising star,” as she choked up.

At the awards ceremony that day, Ariana Grande shocked some fans with her emaciated body and completely different face.

On the 5th, she posted various photos from the ceremony and awards ceremony on her Instagram, repeatedly expressing her gratitude.

Ariana Grande won the Rising Star Award for her role as Glinda in the film ‘Wicked’. Through this work, she met actor Ethan Slater, and the two have been dating since September of last year. At the time, they were criticized for having spouses, but they have now broken up with their spouses. Ariana Grande has explained the allegations of infidelity, but the local public continues to criticize her.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.com