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20 Things Most People Don't Know About Ariana Grande And Liz Gillies' Friendship Timeline

Everyone is aware of Ariana Grande. The mega-famous, Florida-born pop celebrity assists in keeping enthusiasts guessing together with her ever-evolving combination of pop music, R&B, ballads, and Broadway-style covers. Some people may have also heard of gifted singer and actress, Elizabeth Gillies, better known as "Liz." She is the big name of the CW's remake of the drama, Dynasty, where she performs an ultra-rich Atlanta businesswoman.

What most people would possibly not know is that the two are extraordinarily close friends. Ariana and Liz were given their get started on Broadway when they have been cast in the musical, "13", They had been both 14 years old. Their friendship has spanned the years and it's a friendship full of immense enhance and admiration.

In 13 years, they have got never as soon as made headlines for a petty spat or argument. On social media, they display nothing however love for each and every different and are noticed striking out...in most cases, a couple of times a year.

Here are 20 things that may marvel most people about Ariana Grande and Liz Gillies's friendship.

20 They Met While On Broadway Together

Looking at Ariana Grande now, together with her latest R&B and pop albums, most people would not notice she first stepped into the spotlight as a Broadway child. At 13, she used to be cast as Charlotte in the musical, 13, along Elizabeth Gillies. The two used to share stories in their time on Broadway, swallowing cough drops and natural tea to stay their voices in excellent shape.

19 They Used To Live Together

Living with someone can both make or destroy a friendship. In this case, it made the friendship more potent. Liz lived with Ariana and her mother for a while, right through their time as teen stars. In what looked like an never-ending sleepover, the 2 used to stick up late posting movies of themselves singing and laughing on social media.

18 Their Friendship Solidified on Victorious

While their friendship did begin on Broadway, they grew nearer after being solid as polar opposites—Cat and Jade—in Nickelodeon's, Victorious. Rumors surfaced for years that Ariana had petty drama with the lead of the display, and fellow co-star, Victoria Justice. Liz and Ari's friendship, then again, remained robust.

17 They Used To Make A Million Livestreams

Both all the way through and after their time living in combination, Ari and Liz spent hours recording themselves sitting in Ariana's room. They wrote "truth or dare" on pieces of paper and played in entrance of the camera, or sang Broadway songs, or prank-called their mutual buddies.

16 Their Break Into Music Came From Victorious

While neither superstar was once the lead of Victorious, they had been fan favorites amongst Nickelodeon audiences in every single place. In a later episode of season one, the two had their first and most effective duet om the show. They sang the now-iconic, "Give It Up", for a "karaoke" episode...and their voices mixed so smartly that lovers had been blown away.

15 They Got Their Drivers Licenses Together

Working in Hollywood does not all the time go away much time for normal teenager actions. In June of 2013, the 17-year-old actors went to the DMV to take their driving force's exams in combination. Luckily, they each handed their assessments. Ariana took to Twitter to funny story about the dangers of her driving home after.

14 They Form A Trio With Former Co-star Matt Bennett 

Ariana Grande, Liz Gillies, and Matt Bennett have been inseparable at one point. For someone following them on social media from 2009 to 2013, they appeared to be continuously together. Ari and Liz met Matt on the set of Victorious, the place he performed the love interest of Ariana's persona, Cat. Ariana posted this reunion photograph of them behind the scenes during her Sweetener tour show in Atlanta.

13 They Perform Musical Theater Hits Every Chance They Get

Throughout the years, Ariana and Liz have thrilled lovers through appearing duets and making a song in combination each and every chance they get. As former Broadway kids, their tune selections most often (and clearly) come with other Broadway hits.

Earlier this yr, they each posted videos on social media of them making a song tunes from Rent at Ariana's space. They had a piano, mics and a whole sound system arrange for the occasion.

12 They Once Dressed Up As Each Other For Halloween

As many highest pals frequently do, Ariana and Liz spent Halloweens in combination. One year, in 2011, they determined to thrill friends by means of dressing as each and every other's characters from Victorious. Ariana wore a dark-haired wig (similar to her herbal hair) to seem like Jade, and Liz wore a red wig to seem like Cat.

11 They Visited Hollywood Together For The First Time

Hollywood is a paranormal place for any aspiring singer, actor or born performer. Neither of these main women will have predicted 10 years in the past, when they first visited Hollywood, that they might grow to be noted. Liz Gillies posted a picture on Instagram, explaining how much it supposed for her to be reunited together with her excellent friend, Ariana, and Joan Grande, Ariana's mother.

10 Liz Appeared On Ariana's First Christmas Album

Ariana's first Christmas album, "Christmas and Kisses", was once released in 2013. The album best featured four songs, however one in all them was once a duet, "Santa Baby", with Liz Gillies. This wasn't the first time the two teamed up for a Christmas track. Ariana (*20*) of them singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" in 2011.

9 Ariana Once Posted A Video Of Them Kissing

Everyone talks about instances stars broke the Internet. For the majority of Millennials, this used to be a type of instances. Ariana posted a video in 2015, "by accident", of the 2 of them kissing... right away adopted through roars of laughter. Liz commented again in all capitals pronouncing, "HA HA HA. THAT GEM."

8 One Time They Sang The Drake And Josh Theme Song Together

Behind the scenes motion at the set of Victorious incessantly featured the solid making a song, giggling and joking together. Liz and Ariana have a number of captivating behind the scenes videos. While getting ready in combination on set one time, they started making a song Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh theme tune. Ariana mentioned the track once more in 2017 on Twitter, pronouncing it's "fire."

7 Liz Was In The "Right There" Music Video

"Right There" was once a music from Ariana's first album, Yours Truly. It featured rapper Big Sean on the monitor and Liz Gillies within the video. Ariana Grande has a addiction of together with her pals in her music and movies. Liz gave the impression in the video, pretending to place on make-up with Ariana in front of a replicate.

6 They Had A Sleepover With Their Victorious Co-stars

Whether in reality napping and staying over used to be involved, it's no doubt clear that Ariana Grande, Matt Bennett, Liz Gillies, and fellow former co-star, Leon Thomas III, had a sleepover of sorts. It was complete with a tiger-striped blanket and some semi-awkward poses. Liz joked on Twitter that it was "Leon's first time."

5 Ari Brought Liz On Stage During Sweetener For "Give It Up"

Victorious enthusiasts far and wide had been shaken to the core when Ariana introduced out her longtime friend, Liz, for a reprise of the infamous "Give It Up" duet. During the second leg of the Sweetener excursion, Ariana did a show in Atlanta, where Liz movies her display, Dynasty. Matt Bennett was once also on the live performance, and went onstage to reprise his position as Robbie, via serenading Ari with, "I Think You're Swell."

4 Liz Danced In The "Thank U, Next" Video

Ariana upped the stakes for her five-and-a-half-minute video for the hit single, "thank u, next." She integrated a handful of a few of her closest friends, including Liz Gillies. Liz played the iconic position of Cady Heron in the video and said that she almost did not make a cameo, as a result of a spider chew on her face from the day prior to.

3 They Attended An SNL Afterparty Together

Ariana appeared on Saturday Night Live for the first time in 2016 as both host and visitor artist. She carried out her hits"Be Alright" and "Dangerous Woman", and participated in a lot of musically-focused sketches. What most don't know is that Liz accompanied Ariana to the SNL afterparty.

2 Ari Visited Liz On The Set Of Dynasty 

After the Sweetener show in Atlanta, Ariana hung around for a few days, to hang around with her excellent pal, Liz. She visited her at the set of Dynasty, the place they are filming season 3. Liz posted completely happy photos of the 2 behind the curtain to her Instagram Stories. It used to be a reunion-filled few days for the 2 previous pals.

1 Liz Danced On Stage In Atlanta For "Thank U, Next"

As if singing together wasn't enough, Ariana additionally sang "Thank U, Next" at the Atlanta Sweetener concert, while Liz Gillies danced alongside onstage. Fans were ecstatic to see the 2 sharing hugs and joyfully strutting to the hit song. Also at this show used to be Senator Bernie Sanders, who Ariana openly helps.

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Zora Stowers

Update: 2024-04-12