Ariana Grande Look-Alike Says She Got a DM From Singer About Copying Her Style

Paige Niemann, a content creator who has built a following by transforming herself into Ariana Grande, has revealed an alleged direct message she received from the singer. In a new documentary titled Turning the Paige, Niemann, 22, claims Grande, 33, sent her a message offering encouragement and gentle advice. The purported message told Niemann that she is "very beautiful as YOURSELF" without the makeup and attempts to look like someone else, adding that if Grande didn't say it, she'd regret it. Niemann rose to fame in 2019 by paying homage to Grande's Victorious role, Cat Valentine, and has continued to gain traction by mirroring Grande's style trends, including her signature ponytail and winged liner. The new documentary aims to show Niemann reclaiming her own identity. Grande has not yet addressed Niemann's mention of the DM, and is currently navigating her own new chapter after a recent split from boyfriend Ethan Slater.