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Ariana Grande recalls meeting Ben Stiller on ‘Zoolander 2’ set
Ariana Grande says she first met Ben Stiller while he was directing her in a scene for the 2016 comedy “Zoolander 2.”
The scene placed Grande among the eccentric romantic group around Hansel, played by Owen Wilson, and also involved a hippo and Susan Sarandon.
Grande and Stiller have reunited in “Focker-in-Law,” which also stars Teri Polo and Skyler Gisondo.
In the film, Greg and Pam Focker’s son Henry decides to marry Olivia Jones, played by Grande, whom the story presents as a mismatch for him.
Grande said her first scene with Stiller in the new film involved her giving him the Heimlich manoeuvre during rehearsals.
“Focker-in-Law” is due in cinemas on November 25, according to the announcement discussed during their appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Ariana Grande recalled first meeting Ben Stiller while he directed her in an unusual scene for Zoolander 2.
Grande said the scene involved a hippo and Susan Sarandon and was part of her cameo in the 2016 film.
She and Stiller reunited in Focker-in-Law, where Grande plays Olivia Jones and Stiller plays Greg Focker.
Grande also described rehearsing a Heimlich maneuver scene with Stiller for their new film.
She shared the story during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Stiller and Robert De Niro.
- Who
- Ariana Grande recalled meeting actor and director Ben Stiller.
- What
- Stiller directed Grande in an orgy scene for Zoolander 2. They later reunited in Focker-in-Law.
- When
- Grande told the story during a recent episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The exact episode date is not stated.
- Where
- On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The location is not stated.
- Why
- Host Jimmy Fallon asked Grande about the first time she met Stiller.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Zoolander 2, directed by Stiller, was released, with Grande appearing in a cameo.
Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour wrapped, after which she stepped back from the spotlight.
Grande, Stiller and Robert De Niro appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Grande recalled meeting Stiller.
Focker-in-Law is scheduled to be released.
- Film
- Zoolander 2 was released in 2016.
- Scene
- Grande’s Zoolander 2 cameo was part of Hansel’s eccentric romantic circle.
- Co-stars
- Grande appeared on The Tonight Show with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
- New film
- Focker-in-Law releases Nov. 25.
- Character
- Grande plays Olivia Jones, who decides to marry Henry, played by Skyler Gisondo.
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