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  • @jaylo6113
    @jaylo6113 Month ago +8591

    Paul not being able to maintain eye contact while speaking is so real

  • @MelissaNgai
    @MelissaNgai Month ago +6985

    Paul Mescal being praised for his singing by Ariana is unexpected and wonderful

    • @jennyli9640
      @jennyli9640 Month ago +97

      Highest compliment ever

    • @Erasureeraser
      @Erasureeraser Month ago +24

      Too bad we still have to wait until 2040s to see him sing in the adaptation of Richard Linklater's Merrily We Roll Along šŸ˜…

    • @stephenbourke3328
      @stephenbourke3328 Month ago

      ruclips.net/video/KYFprSQKfD4/video.htmlsi=teMdtEsDg02umUfz

  • @emiliebeaudet3781
    @emiliebeaudet3781 Month ago +4095

    I love how Ridley just watched Normal People and was like ā€œYeahh thatā€™s my guy I want him for Gladiatorā€ lol

    • @blackcoffeguzzler
      @blackcoffeguzzler Month ago +11

      Did they actually mention his work in Normal People in this interview?

    • @carbar8
      @carbar8 Month ago +5

      @@blackcoffeguzzler14:04

    • @digerati02
      @digerati02 Month ago +35

      ā€‹@@blackcoffeguzzlerthey glossed over it quickly. It seemed obvious Ariana hasn't seen it so she had nothing to add when he brought it up haha

    • @mirabella366
      @mirabella366 Month ago +31

      @@digerati02 which is so sad because it's SO GOOOOD!! He's brilliant in that, as well!

    • @Ri57490
      @Ri57490 Month ago +2

      Normal People was boring. It's over- praised.

  • @osnapitzevelin
    @osnapitzevelin Month ago +2935

    when it started getting deep with paul talking about anxiety you can tell ariana noticed him feel uncomfortable and she changed the conversation ever so gracefully like *CHEFS KISS!!* absolutely love her sheā€™s a real one

    • @PeytonFlesch
      @PeytonFlesch Month ago +17

      Time?

    • @meadow2344
      @meadow2344 Month ago +62

      @@PeytonFlesch19:46 - 20:35 !

    • @oliviasedell3731
      @oliviasedell3731 Month ago +76

      I noticed that too!! She could tell he wasnā€™t comfortable talking about it and shifted the conversation. I love her.

    • @adelatief6941
      @adelatief6941 Month ago +27

      I find it so intersting that you say that, I had a different feeling from it. As I saw it, it felt like for the entire interview Paul could see that Ariana was either nervous or something was happening and he was trying to make her feel more grounded by speaking openly about anxiety. But the she chose to steer away from the topic in the end.

    • @Jfray252
      @Jfray252 Month ago +58

      @@adelatief6941He is clearly more stressed than her. He struggles to talk, avoiding eyes contact a lot, has nervous hand gestures and is nervous laughing when they talk about anxiety. Ariana seem more relaxed than 99 % would be in this situation.

  • @hanabanana9319
    @hanabanana9319 Month ago +1539

    two people pleasers walk in the room.. lmao i love both of them so much it was so cute watching these two anxious bugs interact. their anxiousness is also so ironic considering they both have more talent than they even know.

    • @laylascott6096
      @laylascott6096 Month ago +91

      A lot of talented people struggle with anxiety, especially highly sensitive people

  • @kiarasmyth2469
    @kiarasmyth2469 Month ago +12840

    I love how it starts off a little awkward but they get so comfortable because they are both nerdy theatre loving people. Absolutely brilliant pairing!
    Edit: itā€™s awkward in a coltish, nerdy sense.. not in an uncomfortable way. You can feel the excitement and the nerves at the same time. Itā€™s adorable!

    • @norijean3279
      @norijean3279 Month ago +199

      @@kiarasmyth2469 I can feel their connection, they're fascinated by each other.

    • @ansri24
      @ansri24 Month ago +138

      lol maybe they were both intimidated by eachother

    • @TherealworldofBrianaa
      @TherealworldofBrianaa Month ago +46

      Sheā€™s not a loving person, she stole somebodyā€™s husband away from them and left her with a 1 year old baby

    • @PeterDoherty2001
      @PeterDoherty2001 Month ago +16

      So weird cuz I was thinking about this duo last night after he was on snl because theyā€™re both movie stars rn

    • @mickeymoose2583
      @mickeymoose2583 Month ago +33

      Didnā€™t seem awkward at all to me dafuq

  • @filmandglory3299
    @filmandglory3299 Month ago +5456

    Whoever paired them up deserves a raise - not only because of their movies, but especially because they both have the same theatre loving background.

    • @gerelmuzraeva
      @gerelmuzraeva Month ago +7

      what raise this pair easily comes to mind

    • @SmcdMcd-d2k
      @SmcdMcd-d2k Month ago +21

      Oh my God people need to stop saying this every time there is an actors and actors video obviously they have the two most topical movies at the moment the two movies that are constantly being promoted.

    • @aalibaali
      @aalibaali Month ago +29

      @@SmcdMcd-d2kwhy does it make u so upset though? this is such a non issue

    • @kelownatechkid
      @kelownatechkid Month ago +8

      @@SmcdMcd-d2k man is angry about a youtube interview video lmaoo

    • @SmcdMcd-d2k
      @SmcdMcd-d2k Month ago +1

      @ sorry but itā€™s ridiculous. Ppl with common sense wouldnā€™t say that

  • @hocuscocoa
    @hocuscocoa Month ago +3994

    One thing I will always admire about Ariana, and I'm sure almost everyone can agree whether you like her or not, she's a LISTENER. She's very attentive and you can tell she's enjoying listening to whoever she's with. A beautiful soul!

    • @chelseeaa
      @chelseeaa Month ago

      @@nabi4443rewatch it and youā€™ll realize he asks her a question and then he rambles over her before she can even reply. she mostly interrupted him when he was at a loss for words saying ā€œuhh, umm, uhhhhhā€ and staring off into space

    • @fernandaespinosa7365
      @fernandaespinosa7365 Month ago +50

      ā€‹@@nabi4443 they both interrupt each other lol, and that's not bad at all because they were talking comfortably

    • @Anna13Tonks
      @Anna13Tonks Month ago +10

      the bare minimuuuuuuuuuum

    • @Dontrolling
      @Dontrolling Month ago +10

      Not surprising considering she had someone close to her pass, most people that go through that think that they didnā€™t listen enough to save the other person so she probably hyper focuses on conversations now or could just be a good listener who knows

    • @hocuscocoa
      @hocuscocoa Month ago +6

      @@Anna13Tonks It is... yet many people are too self-obsessed and want to be the one listened to.

  • @wlther
    @wlther Month ago +1491

    20:20 paul struggling a bit and ariana helping him out by asking a follow up question is so sweet, she has great people skills

  • @pleasemyplants3447
    @pleasemyplants3447 Month ago +504

    Her "What?" at 52:54 because she doesn't want him to laugh off how talented he is - probably the sweetest moment for me

    • @monsemendietadiaz9357
      @monsemendietadiaz9357 Month ago +10

      i came into the comments to check who else noticed that, it was epic šŸ‘šŸ»

    • @lenamandwee2002
      @lenamandwee2002 Month ago +5

      Yes I loved that!

    • @biggiefantasy
      @biggiefantasy Month ago +3

      Loved this too! They are both so sweet ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹

  • @katshannon5793
    @katshannon5793 Month ago +8405

    something i really like about ariana is that she genuinely seems interested in what other people have to say and their stories and it doesnā€™t feel contrived at all

    • @pnkchampgne
      @pnkchampgne Month ago +208

      REAL even to her fans she always takes the time to listen when she can like in the movie premiere etc

    • @ismaeelali9485
      @ismaeelali9485 Month ago +50

      We love her for thatā¤

    • @anziocc
      @anziocc Month ago +20

      ikr

    • @ChanceyS388
      @ChanceyS388 Month ago +63

      Exactly even when I had no idea what he was talking about or like care but.. she was fully invested šŸ˜‚

    • @erik_hirsch
      @erik_hirsch Month ago +27

      EXACTLY sheā€™s loves and cares for others!!

  • @msreal5270
    @msreal5270 Month ago +6955

    Big brown eyes and piercing blue eyes is a killer combo my god I canā€™t breathešŸ˜–

  • @hollywooddarling
    @hollywooddarling Month ago +3044

    Ariana knowing everything about Paul's career even from his student performances on musical theatre... she is always putting in the work! Her questions were so thoughtful and she comes across as very interested and attentive to everything Paul was saying. And Paul as always is such a thoughtful performer and artist, and incredibly eloquent too. This was a genius pairup!

    • @emfrain
      @emfrain Month ago +26

      LOVED this conversation but I would disagree .. most, if not all, of Paul's roles in tv/film since his theater work has been acting as deeply emotional characters and felt like Ariana knew nothing about that.

    • @Alice-nq2ew
      @Alice-nq2ew Month ago +15

      @@emfrain Thank you!! I feel like I am going crazy reading these comments but as sweet as this conversation was, Ariana was so ill prepared

    • @jakestroll6518
      @jakestroll6518 Month ago +45

      @@Alice-nq2ew Itā€™s a conversation, not an interview. The only prep required is watching the movie being promoted. Nobody in this series watches the others full filmography.

    • @midas2252
      @midas2252 Month ago

      @@emfrain- Whatā€™re you disagreeing with, exactly?

  • @lindseysims2349
    @lindseysims2349 Month ago +603

    I love the way Ariana names everyone she works with in special a way that acknowledges them but doesnā€™t sound like name dropping.

  • @iris-xo
    @iris-xo Month ago +510

    Thereā€™s just something so magnetic about Ariana. Sheā€™s just absolutely someone who was meant for this life, fame, etc. she handles it so well.

  • @spencermoore7067
    @spencermoore7067 Month ago +5931

    Her posture is truly inspiring

  • @annyeongshiho1154
    @annyeongshiho1154 Month ago +12168

    disney you have your hercules and megara right here !!!

  • @moonlightbae_
    @moonlightbae_ Month ago +1953

    the chemistry is everything, we need these two as leads in another project

    • @poutinelevine
      @poutinelevine Month ago +182

      Live action Disneyā€™s Hercules

    • @dclima
      @dclima Month ago

      OMG YOURE ONTO SOMETHING ā€‹@@poutinelevine

    • @micol8273
      @micol8273 Month ago

      omg the would be insaneā€‹@@poutinelevine

    • @mjb1967
      @mjb1967 Month ago +92

      They have no chemistry together. Still nice to each other. but no sparks

    • @moonlightbae_
      @moonlightbae_ Month ago +101

      @@mjb1967 not at the start but it blossomed as they found things in common and got excited about each others work and the stories they had to share

  • @EmerieAdams
    @EmerieAdams Month ago +740

    Help heā€™s visibly nervous with her hahahaha Iā€™ve never seen him nervous in an interview

    • @shannonn9575
      @shannonn9575 Month ago +55

      Watch his sit down with Natalie Portman

    • @starksoldier9928
      @starksoldier9928 Month ago +89

      Heā€™s actually nervous pretty often! He admits to it a lot - that heā€™s an anxious person.

    • @swakyaby3339
      @swakyaby3339 Month ago +12

      Pretty nervous and funny in the Chicken Shop Date this year, too.

  • @elc4532
    @elc4532 Month ago +256

    I'm a huge introvert but this makes me want to sit down have a coffee and have a conversation with someone for some reason lmao

    • @StephenIC
      @StephenIC Month ago +6

      Being an introvert doesn't mean you don't like having conversations. The ONLY thing is means is that social activity is draining for you and you need alone time afterwards.
      Usually one-on-one convos and completely fine for introverts. Social anxiety and low self esteem are different matters.

    • @SunnyFloridaGirlHillz
      @SunnyFloridaGirlHillz Month ago +3

      I had a similar thought. I think this interview just makes the audience fall in love with just how wonderful humans can be. Because these two are so thoughtful, empathetic, and kind. :)

    • @yilly5697
      @yilly5697 Month ago

      Do it, genuinely discovering people is the best for an introverts heart. Youā€™ll discover how relatable you are to everyone and it fills the gap of selective aloneness.

    • @II_Emilia_II
      @II_Emilia_II Day ago

      Me too

  • @victorvonreno
    @victorvonreno Month ago +1991

    Ariana they could never make me dislike you. Notice how many people on the crew she shouts out by name, praising them for their work that helped bring this movie together. She deserves all the love that she receives for this film.

    • @dreamchaser7603
      @dreamchaser7603 Month ago +84

      Nobody ever questioned her being a talented professional, itā€™s her moral qualities and relationship to other women that is questionableā€¦

    • @TherealworldofBrianaa
      @TherealworldofBrianaa Month ago +29

      Not even her stealing somebodyā€™s man?

    • @nkeditts6403
      @nkeditts6403 Month ago +150

      @@TherealworldofBrianaa it was debunked, stop believing everything you see online, touch some grass.

    • @nkeditts6403
      @nkeditts6403 Month ago +84

      @@iWANDER262 it was, look it up. even ethan's ex wife admitted that it wasn't true.

    • @iluvbwx
      @iluvbwx Month ago +18

      @@nkeditts6403 It wasnā€™t debunked.

  • @Nancy-sf2pl
    @Nancy-sf2pl Month ago +1600

    I saw people complaining that Ariana wasnā€™t paired with Selena, but I knew Paul was perfect because they both have theatre backgrounds!

    • @lilachodan4941
      @lilachodan4941 Month ago +55

      Yeah and it is much more interesting

    • @777-o5l
      @777-o5l Month ago +86

      PEOPLE WANTED SELENA?? LOL im so glad it wasnā€™t

    • @lavenderbambi3501
      @lavenderbambi3501 Month ago +10

      ā€‹@@777-o5lyes, why wouldn't they šŸ’€ Selena and Ariana got interactions together, both musicians in big films

    • @UrbanDecayLova247
      @UrbanDecayLova247 Month ago +8

      Right! Ariana and Selena wouldā€™ve been a very BORING pairing in my opinion.

    • @kikihappy54
      @kikihappy54 Month ago +17

      It would have been the obvious choice, given that they both had the "Child Star to Pop Star to Actor" progression, but Ariana seems dead-set on not mentioning her time on Nickelodeon, so them being paired could be triggering for her.

  • @madelaina1387
    @madelaina1387 Month ago +838

    never knew paul mescal was so sweet! watched this for ariana but will definitely now get into his movies bc he seems so genuine and nice. honestly need them as hercules and megara

    • @annalog002
      @annalog002 Month ago +45

      I've seen several of Paul's interviews, and he's a down to earth Irish lad, who supports his family, including his younger siblings. I hope that this will never change, as he has a beautiful heart to go with his extraordinary talent. I didn't know that Ariana was such a good listener, and it was so sweet how much she complimented Paul. I loved this Glicked pairing too, and I agree that they would be perfect as Hercules and Megara. ā¤

    • @dreabarraclough7196
      @dreabarraclough7196 Month ago +13

      Now thatā€™s an idea

    • @lils2882
      @lils2882 Month ago +19

      If you havenā€™t watched normal people then you definitely should! Heā€™s amazing in that alongside daisy Edgar jones

    • @sophiarose703
      @sophiarose703 Month ago +18

      After Sun is one of the best performances I've ever seen. He should've won best actor for that.

    • @paque1442
      @paque1442 Month ago +6

      Have you seen his interview with Amelia?! šŸ«¶

  • @Sarah-qk2my
    @Sarah-qk2my Month ago +228

    Having two actors who are in new installments of beloved stories is so smart. Pressure to do Wicked justice and live up to the legacy of Gladiator is something the clearly both understand and respect

  • @JoshWestley
    @JoshWestley Month ago +327

    Couldnā€™t help but think Ariana would make a great therapist. Her active listening skills are incredible.

    • @tripplecholete
      @tripplecholete Month ago +4

      She learned her skills from her therapist šŸ˜†šŸ«¶šŸ¼

  • @andrewknowles7493
    @andrewknowles7493 Month ago +1917

    After that SNL skit, i wanna see these two sing together at the Oscars. Full on Gladiator and Wicked Musical on the stage.šŸ˜‚

  • @love2love191
    @love2love191 Month ago +967

    Always knew Ariana was a listener. Glad this video shows that off because people complain she talks too much or cuts people off. She genuinely loves listening to what people have to say.

    • @V_4_Versace
      @V_4_Versace Month ago +60

      Interesting, I hadnā€™t heard that about her, to me it seems like she hates talking about herself and answering the same questions over and over, it looked like a breath of fresh air for her to be able to listen to someone else!

    • @NellieMac35
      @NellieMac35 Month ago +5

      If anything it was Paul cutting her off several times.

  • @DashleedDurĆ”n
    @DashleedDurĆ”n Month ago +664

    9:54 the way he looks at her!! They were definitely fascinated with each other, what a sweet platonic chemistry.

    • @martinjrgensen8234
      @martinjrgensen8234 Month ago +17

      They are also actors soā€¦

    • @spookeymo
      @spookeymo Month ago +136

      @@martinjrgensen8234 actors cant just fake interactions because they're actors. they're not just always out there manipulating you

    • @lilachodan4941
      @lilachodan4941 Month ago +31

      Yesss give me rom com with them please someone

    • @bltr2507
      @bltr2507 Month ago +9

      @@spookeymo they are when they're part of multi-million dollar awards campaign that centres entirely around their engagement in publicity of this type

  • @lisbetcordovesperez2241
    @lisbetcordovesperez2241 Month ago +149

    I already have stuck in my head ARI as Meg in Hercules singing ā€œI wonā€™t say I am in loveā€ , ponytail included. Perfect!šŸ„² Paul is Hercules. Youā€™re welcome Disney

  • @staciaallen3330
    @staciaallen3330 Month ago +125

    One thing I really love about Ariana, Sheā€™s ALWAYS been such a great listener to the people sheā€™s having a conversation to. She ALWAYS sits down so comfortably & willing to listen to the person speak. Sheā€™s such an outstanding & outspoken person to be around. She literally articulates her words very clearly & crystal clear. We definitely need more women like Ariana. Honesty, This is definitely the BEST unexpected interview I have ever truly watched. Ariana & Paul is really the BEST unexpected match ever. Not only, They are into musical movies but They are definitely such a musical theater duo too.

  • @Envelopedlove
    @Envelopedlove Month ago +4332

    This being the longest actors on actors episode- oh yappiana

  • @timmyireland1
    @timmyireland1 Month ago +975

    His nervousness was obvious but he seems like a good guy. They both seemed interested in each other's lives.

    • @norijean3279
      @norijean3279 Month ago +58

      He's in the presence of Ariana, the most admired and loved woman in the world right now šŸ’–

    • @lavienrosewon8811
      @lavienrosewon8811 Month ago +6

      He is known playboy but yes he is symphatic guyšŸ™ƒ

    • @iris-xo
      @iris-xo Month ago +5

      I mean itā€™s THEEE Ariana Grande

    • @galaxychar
      @galaxychar Month ago +4

      @@norijean3279Be serious šŸ˜­ As if Beyonce etc donā€™t exist, the general public is not exactly in awe of Ariana right now anyway.

    • @kiwiana444
      @kiwiana444 Month ago

      @@norijean3279well not really

  • @Weirdosaur
    @Weirdosaur Month ago +536

    Ariana is such an active listener, itā€™s so sweet how she always affirms what the other person is saying and like meets them where theyā€™re at. Very sweet and sensitive.

    • @digerati02
      @digerati02 Month ago +8

      It's more interesting when somewhat random people are placed together

    • @lilachodan4941
      @lilachodan4941 Month ago +9

      I am literally learning active listening from her.

  • @AndrewLowCoach
    @AndrewLowCoach Month ago +180

    Theyā€™re so thoughtful toward each other, offering both space and comfort. Theyā€™re always mindful of shifting the focus back to the other, especially when they feel theyā€™ve spent time talking about themselves and their own story or movie. Truly a gift!

  • @azul4904
    @azul4904 Month ago +63

    whoever chooses the pairings for actors on actors needs a raise. such special connections and chemistry every time

  • @-infinity-3640
    @-infinity-3640 Month ago +858

    That ending was so cuteeee haha. Paul is clearly nervous and super shy in front of her. He's so cuteee

    • @lilachodan4941
      @lilachodan4941 Month ago +30

      Yeah like I ma kind of suprise because he seemed like this beta king who knows how to flirt and talk to woman.

    • @lilachodan4941
      @lilachodan4941 Month ago +51

      I feel like who wouldn't be intimated sitting in front of Ariana

    • @ksiahwansley2295
      @ksiahwansley2295 Month ago +34

      It is one of the biggest pop stars of his generation to be fair

    • @sarah9820
      @sarah9820 Month ago +27

      @lilachodan4941 heā€™s very humble and charming which is largely appealing to women. although introverted, paul seems easy to get to know and authentic in this interview.

    • @ezaf5989
      @ezaf5989 Month ago +3

      you are a grown adult with an anime pfp. CRINGE

  • @ele9875
    @ele9875 Month ago +514

    20:22 i think this was the turning point for them to get more comfortable with each other Paul admitting his anxiety and then Ariana having lightbulb šŸ’” moment where she found the perfect topic of conversation for them to continue.
    Idk man i am so endeared by this conversion and rooting for them to get more comfortable šŸ˜‚ā¤

    • @mappingoutthesky
      @mappingoutthesky Month ago +38

      I think they were nervous cause they are in awe of each other. I think it's sweet šŸ˜…

    • @liengumban4944
      @liengumban4944 Month ago +1

      Sameeeee Ari just got so excited to ask questions to Paul

  • @emmawalker5710
    @emmawalker5710 Month ago +387

    you can clearly see how passionate ariana is about wicked and how much work and heart she put into becoming glinda. i predict big things for her future and i canā€™t wait to see it!

    • @NUBF
      @NUBF Month ago +17

      I know what you mean so Iā€™m not making fun of you so to speak but I love how the way youā€™ve phrased your comment makes it sound like sheā€™s this young up and comer šŸ˜‚šŸ’•

    • @michellevacarciuc500
      @michellevacarciuc500 Month ago +2

      What else can she do? Wicked with Oscar nominations alongside Grammys feels like it to me

  • @sz3636
    @sz3636 Month ago +89

    i could hear them talk for hours and hours. such a beautiful chemistry and professionalism. bravo!

  • @camilogonzales7048
    @camilogonzales7048 Month ago +60

    them both being so well spoken is so refreshing

  • @arianagomez2926
    @arianagomez2926 Month ago +608

    Omg Ariana literally has Bambi eyes! Theyā€™re so pretty šŸ˜

    • @Noor-x3x
      @Noor-x3x Month ago +35

      Ikr such a pretty big doll like eyes

  • @taemilkyy
    @taemilkyy Month ago +583

    34:50 NOT ARIANA WATCHING SLIME TUTORIALS šŸ˜­she really is a theater kid through and through

    • @lollipopgumdropitlikeitsho5836
      @lollipopgumdropitlikeitsho5836 Month ago +22

      i gagged when she said thatšŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

    • @TheSkinnyZ
      @TheSkinnyZ Month ago +6

      Huh? I mustā€™ve missed that. Timestamp, perhaps?

    • @PearlM38
      @PearlM38 Month ago +1

      When did she say that?

    • @jadesfromjupiter7780
      @jadesfromjupiter7780 Month ago +1

      what??? šŸ˜­ did i miss something

    • @lollipopgumdropitlikeitsho5836
      @lollipopgumdropitlikeitsho5836 Month ago +19

      @@TheSkinnyZ no she didnā€™t specifically bring up the slime tutorial. It was her saying how she has all of the bootleg versions of the color purplešŸ˜‚šŸ¤£ just very similar to how people look at the slime tutorials to watch wicked lol

  • @ansri24
    @ansri24 Month ago +351

    ariana truly is a once in a lifetime talent, glad paul let her know in the end because i think she doesn't recognize that a lot of times

  • @kufsie
    @kufsie Month ago +116

    ariana is literally a once in a lifetime talent, sheā€™s unreal.

  • @divine8905
    @divine8905 Month ago +520

    ugh this is so giving first date vibes and i love them both so much, my worlds have collided!!!!

    • @dreabarraclough7196
      @dreabarraclough7196 Month ago +80

      This makes so much more sense than Ethan Boq SpongeBob man. Manifesting this instead šŸ˜‚

    • @nat8072
      @nat8072 Month ago +10

      @@dreabarraclough7196I js read somewhere in the comments that heā€™s a known player so maybe notttšŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

    • @miketore6500
      @miketore6500 Month ago +15

      @nat8072 we'll get a new heartbreak albumšŸ˜­

    • @lils2882
      @lils2882 Month ago

      @@dreabarraclough7196 fr sameee šŸ˜­

    • @TheProphegy
      @TheProphegy Month ago +41

      First date? Just feels like two people being stuck in a waiting room and getting to know each other. lol.

  • @MLMashups
    @MLMashups Month ago +1295

    oh Iā€™m seated. the youtube employees are scared and asking me to leave because I can just click play but iā€™m simply too seated

  • @ansri24
    @ansri24 Month ago +372

    36:42 "held so much space" HOLDING SPACE OMG

    • @sicmundus2348
      @sicmundus2348 Month ago +7

      lol..was this recorded before or after tho?

    • @ansri24
      @ansri24 Month ago +10

      @ it was before i thinkšŸ˜­

    • @adaliamoyer764
      @adaliamoyer764 Month ago +1

      wdym?

    • @spookeymo
      @spookeymo Month ago

      @@adaliamoyer764 there's this clip from an interview with Ariana and Cynthia where the interviewer talks about holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity. watch it, it's funny lol

    • @vivelalunaenamorada
      @vivelalunaenamorada Month ago

      @@ansri24i donā€™t think it was šŸ˜­

  • @IkerUnzu
    @IkerUnzu Month ago +649

    These were the fastest 55 minutes of my life omg it was so entertaining

    • @ziyandakhwela430
      @ziyandakhwela430 Month ago +8

      same šŸ˜­

    • @warriorbard
      @warriorbard Month ago +18

      I was so disappointed when it was over, thinking it was too short of an interview. Then I looked at how long the video was and was genuinely staggered that it was nearly an hour long! I was so entranced by their conversation, I didn't notice how much time had passed!

  • @lilachodan4941
    @lilachodan4941 Month ago +259

    54:40 I think that's the most awkward ending of this series. But so cute

    • @sweetj2909
      @sweetj2909 Month ago +25

      I was thinking he was a little bit nervous

    • @Miharu35
      @Miharu35 Month ago +1

      Totally agree

  • @razovivi
    @razovivi Month ago +98

    Ariana is SO GOD DAMN SWEET and a great listener because I absolutely adored when she noticed Pauls nervous giggle/dismissal when she said he is a gift performer, I loved that she caught that. And Paul my dude YOU ARE A FANTASTIC ACTOR! He is so modest its crazy because he delivers some fantastic intensely emotional and impressive performances

  • @pnkchampgne
    @pnkchampgne Month ago +207

    okay not gonna lie i didnā€™t know what to expect when i heard they were paired but this was a nice surprise šŸ„¹ itā€™s so interesting because never would i ever imagine theyā€™d be in the same room talking like this. ariana as always feels so nice to talk to, sheā€™s a great listener. paul was definitely nervous at first but got more and more comfortable. ariana was also nervous too but she tried to make it flow smoothly. personally i think she has really matured from the last time she appeared to the public before wicked filming. itā€™s clear sheā€™s more comfortable and open now

  • @bree6353
    @bree6353 Month ago +280

    oh iā€™m SAT. a big raise for whoever paired them!!!

  • @grandespades1640
    @grandespades1640 Month ago +386

    I NEED THEM IN A PROJECT TOGETHER! they look so gooooood together !

  • @IsaacRoger-c8d
    @IsaacRoger-c8d Month ago +84

    Paul is so sweet and attentive. I love how interested he is while Ari is talking

  • @-crunckcore
    @-crunckcore Month ago +102

    she has the prettiest eyes everrr

  • @lianunez415
    @lianunez415 Month ago +234

    i have to admit i was a bit nervous for this pairing because i felt like they were just trying to make "glicked" a thing but the chemistry is amazing - i didn't realize how similar their backgrounds were! ariana is such a genuinely active listener and paul is so so sweet

  • @noorz29
    @noorz29 Month ago +104

    I already knew this pairing would be amazing (Paul's endearing shyness and emotional intelligence coupled with Ariana's passion and genuine interest is so unbeatable) but watching it made me like them even more. The way they opened up halfway through was amazing to watch. They were literally finishing each other's sentences

  • @jejopads
    @jejopads Month ago +406

    oh we ABSOLUTELY need them cast as hercules and megara after this

    • @etherealestsky
      @etherealestsky Month ago +7

      SOOOO badlyy

    • @JonasWicked
      @JonasWicked Month ago +13

      Yeah he needs to be Hercules i wanna hear him belting go the distance

    • @Ms02112
      @Ms02112 Month ago +16

      Why do ppl keep saying this? Meg is not a soprano and has a deep voice, is tall and sassy. Ariana is amazing and so talented but unfortunately her being ā€œperfectā€ as Meg is a bit of leapā€¦ if anything Liz Gillies would be great

    • @etherealestsky
      @etherealestsky Month ago +13

      @@Ms02112 i used to always tell people that i would love liz gillies as megara any day. itā€™s just after seeing wicked, i think people including myself feel they can see ari deliver well for meg. and especially seeing these two together how can you not!! just an opinion ā™”

    • @americaelsbeth
      @americaelsbeth Month ago +6

      @@etherealestskyIn my opinion although Ariana is immensely talented and versatile both as a singer AND actress, Liz would still be a much better fit, appearance wise, vocally and personality/essence wise. I know that last one might sound like it defeats the purpose of acting, but a lot of times actorsā€™ natural personalities can really enhance a role and bring a unique quality that might not be the case if someone else is cast. Think of like Helena Bonham Carter, sheā€™s best at quirky over the top roles because sheā€™s naturally the quirky hippie type. Or Tom Hiddleston, whoā€™s best at reserved yet charming, romantic and/or gothic roles. In real life heā€™s sort of an introvert, intellectual type very into poetry and a gentleman. In his case, he initially auditioned to play Thor in the MCU, but irl heā€™s virtually the opposite from the character and ironically extremely similar to Loki, itā€™s like he was born to play him. And so I feel like Liz playing Meg would be a similar situation, not to mention sheā€™s very underrated compared to Ariana and it would def be awesome for her to get a big opportunity like this

  • @mindfulvalentina
    @mindfulvalentina Month ago +18

    And i just can imagine the huge hug they gave each other after this. Brilliant lovely human beings.

  • @shuanidmafa
    @shuanidmafa Month ago +58

    She is so humble I love her šŸ˜¢ and I love how she names out so many people that worked on the set

  • @Brave_New_World_2025
    @Brave_New_World_2025 Month ago +21

    Ariana's voice is so sweet but when it comes to singing, it's like I'm in heaven, and Cynthia is a legend and I'm someone who isn't a fan of musicals but i watched Wicked with my friend yesterday and i stepped out of the theatre speechless and in awe. Props to the whole cast and crew and director for making this masterpiece! Can't wait for Part 2!

  • @dynamicpisces
    @dynamicpisces Month ago +17

    I love how Paul always includes Cynthia in the conversation!! That speaks to his character. Loved Gladiator 2! It
    Was a worthy sequel!šŸ„°

  • @Pop5chan
    @Pop5chan Month ago +37

    Ariana is so good at giving people space and calming them down. Sheā€™s a veteran but just so humble

  • @dulceboheme
    @dulceboheme Month ago +43

    I canā€™t believe they didnā€™t talk about Eternal Sunshine seeing as they both love that movie!!! Thatā€™s what I wanted to see them both geek out over!!! šŸ˜­ Loved this pairing! šŸ’–

  • @rosesrkjm
    @rosesrkjm Month ago +75

    her eyes are so big and so lovingly istg i caaaan't! And his eyes are so pretty!! cutiesss

  • @staciaallen3330
    @staciaallen3330 Month ago +132

    Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal is definitely giving me megara & hercules vibes. // itā€™s the way paul said: ā€œyouā€™re in love with each otherā€ ariana said: ā€œinsufferableā€ for meā€ im screaming šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

  • @TheTypicalklutz
    @TheTypicalklutz Month ago +64

    Love how this highlights a lot of arianaā€™s listening moments. You can really see in her eyes and even body language that sheā€™s engaged in the conversation.

  • @DylanMadd
    @DylanMadd Month ago +46

    2:05 Beauty & the Beast on Broadway is spectacular. The special effect at the end is flawless; blew my mind. One of the best and a GREAT one to see as your 1st musical.

  • @TheEmDub
    @TheEmDub Month ago +348

    knowing they had dinner after this... alone... has me giggling and kicking my feet for real

    • @gretasimone8734
      @gretasimone8734 Month ago +3

      really?

    • @belmoonlight533
      @belmoonlight533 Month ago +7

      you're so real for that

    • @dia3756
      @dia3756 Month ago +25

      sheā€™s dating someone šŸ˜­

    • @sossbaybe
      @sossbaybe Month ago +101

      @@dia3756donā€™t let your boyfriend stop you from finding your soulmate!

    • @anine7212
      @anine7212 Month ago +1

      Wait really? How do you know?

  • @theodoesthings
    @theodoesthings Month ago +8

    as somebody in the set side of theatre and film it fills me with so much joy and pride to hear actors gushing about good production design and costumes and set!! these things make up such a huge part of these productions and are so often overlooked! whoever chose to pair these two together did such an amazing job as they both seem to be so passionate about the whole production of the performing arts, and it fills me with so much joy to see 'celebrities' being so nerdy about the artisty of these industries!!

  • @chammouth
    @chammouth Month ago +177

    Can we take a moment? 55 MINUTES! Thank you Variety. These two are goldenšŸ‘šŸ¼

  • @zoebowievlogs
    @zoebowievlogs Month ago +73

    i love this interview so much. the content isn't what you expect but their shared love and appreciation of theater is so heartwarming

  • @sineadocarroll3076
    @sineadocarroll3076 Month ago +12

    Itā€™s heart-warmingly obvious that they both massively admire eachother. Zero begrudgery

  • @madixnicole
    @madixnicole Month ago +35

    I love this pair, theyā€™re both so genuine and eloquent throughout the whole interview! šŸ¤

  • @maybevalerie
    @maybevalerie Month ago +13

    I smiled, I cried, and I kicked my feet! I love this and I feel like my two words are colliding. THANK YOU variety!

  • @vbt678
    @vbt678 Month ago +12

    i have NEVER been able to watch this type of long, talkative content and yet my brain was seated throughout this whole video lol
    very weird and new feeling, probably due to how interesting it is to watch these two amazing people talking

  • @naff_tm
    @naff_tm Month ago +130

    this is the most wholesome actors on actors ever šŸ„¹šŸ«¶šŸ¼āœØ

  • @chammouth
    @chammouth Month ago +63

    Ariana is such a sweet soul, seeing her spark conversation alongside Paul is such a beautiful sight. And Paul, so respectful and kind. Loved this combinationā¤ļø

  • @wanderdoors
    @wanderdoors Month ago +22

    I was judging this pairing but damn iā€™m grateful. Honestly didnā€™t know Paul had a theater background. What a beautiful voice he has. As for Ariana sheā€™s so attentive. I feel like sheā€™s taking in every word and working to apply it to her life.

  • @zorosboyfriend
    @zorosboyfriend Month ago +64

    This is the first variety I watched all the way through in one sitting šŸ˜‚

  • @norijean3279
    @norijean3279 Month ago +41

    9:52 - That look in Paul's eyes šŸ˜ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø

  • @DatVo-tl2dw
    @DatVo-tl2dw Month ago +117

    I think a lot of people assume that Ariana landing Glindaā€™s role was extremely easy because of her name and current legacy, but itā€™s clear that her fame only added more hardship and work to the gaining the role;
    I mean yeah she has connections, high agencies, etc., but the pressure of being *the* Ariana Grande meant being near perfect in order to land the role

  • @sophiagranello
    @sophiagranello Month ago +38

    This is the most incredible episode ever! My early Christmas gift, thank you Variety. I was counting down the hours until this came out.

  • @mattchew23
    @mattchew23 Month ago +112

    Ethan is shaking in his boots right now

  • @Anonymous-xm8ir
    @Anonymous-xm8ir Month ago +7

    Ariana is like old school Hollywood. Exquisitely put together, otherworldly presence and a charm so soft it feels like it would shatter any minute ā¤

    • @nflixnchillz3189
      @nflixnchillz3189 Month ago

      And steals men that arenā€™t hers for years now šŸ¤© so classy šŸ¤© and then talks shit behind other singers and celebs too šŸ¤©šŸ¤© so so classy and graceful šŸ¤© shall I continue the list? Would cost me like 2 hours and pretty sure wonā€™t be done

  • @mainette08
    @mainette08 Month ago +38

    the chemistry is unexpectedly decent! both of them are great listeners

  • @TrayC94
    @TrayC94 Month ago +45

    This is the light Ari deserves to be in! Awesome discussion between them two.

  • @graces26
    @graces26 Month ago +40

    Why am I cryingā€¦. So proud of these two talented people

  • @Awk0Ahri33
    @Awk0Ahri33 Month ago +22

    These two are my top favorite and itā€™s strange I never pictured them interacting ever so this is like so mind blowing.

  • @hessu275
    @hessu275 Month ago +21

    This is a perfect match for this conversation. They're both super talented and seem so genuine

  • @jamieeagle3577
    @jamieeagle3577 Month ago +53

    Ariana deserves all the awards & praise for her incredible breathtaking performance as Glinda! She was truly destined to play that role! The press tour has been so moving & iconic! Ariana & Cynthia are both perfection in Wicked! Two ICONIC Queens who delivered some of the most beautiful movie performances ever! I CRIED so much throughout the movie! They both worked so hard & they both have such incredible talents! They brought cinema back with this cinematic experience! I've been a Ari fan since the beginning of her career & love all her music! I could go on! Queen! šŸ‘‘šŸ©·

  • @itsjustsandy
    @itsjustsandy Month ago +77

    thank you to whoever put this pairing together

  • @VinceManalo
    @VinceManalo Month ago +260

    They have chemistry omg?????

    • @martynnotman3467
      @martynnotman3467 Month ago +61

      Paul has chemistry with EVERYONE

    • @mjb1967
      @mjb1967 Month ago +25

      No, they are just nice to each other.

    • @galaxychar
      @galaxychar Month ago +17

      People say this with any two attractive people having a convo lol, I donā€™t see them even talking outside of this interview

    • @VinceManalo
      @VinceManalo Month ago +4

      @@galaxychar like i care

  • @madisonmullion
    @madisonmullion Month ago +38

    The connection Ariana made between Gladiator II and Wicked šŸ¤Æ how there is good and evil represented in both, that wouldā€™ve never crossed my mind!!!

  • @jt1973
    @jt1973 Month ago +28

    I didn't expect to watch this whole thing, but that was quite lovely. Ariana is a very good person to have a real conversation with it seems, and I like how their energies worked here, with Paul being a bit more nervous and Ariana being a bit more measured, but still playful and excited. Great pairing.

  • @AndreaHernandez-er8pj
    @AndreaHernandez-er8pj Month ago +23

    the whole conversation felt so right, I love whoever paired them together. You can tell both of them are listeners and really want to heard the stories the other one is telling. Plus, not related but Paulā€™s look at Ariana here 09:53 really made something in me šŸ˜

  • @veroniquehill9314
    @veroniquehill9314 Month ago +10

    They have such great chemistry and are in such awe of each other itā€™s adorable!!! Cast them as leads in a project together ASAP šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ ā€œI think youā€™re one of the most talented people on the planetā€ OH I DIED šŸ˜¢

  • @peterparker-gx5nf
    @peterparker-gx5nf Month ago +5

    It warms my heart hearing that Ariana & Paul both are cinema lovers. And mentioning Barbenheimer is such a sweet touch.

  • @15iannava
    @15iannava Month ago +5

    Now, I just love Paul Mescal more. Heā€™s so good at asking work related questions. Love this side of him

  • @LeilaGalmĆ©s
    @LeilaGalmĆ©s Month ago +68

    the duo i never knew i needed