Normally a bang trim wouldn’t cause widespread whispers, but there are reports Grande is interested in appearing in a possible Hepburn biopic, leaving people wondering whether her new do was an easter egg for an upcoming role she’s either already been cast in or desparately wants to get.

While Grande embraced the wide-eyed ingenue archetype during the Wicked press tour, her references to Hepburn have become much more overt. Perhaps the most obvious indicator has been her above-the-eyebrow bangs—one of Hepburn’s beauty signatures. But, as of late, she has also been paying homage with her fashion.

The “Wicked” star paid homage to the yellow brick road as she channeled the late actress in a vintage Givenchy gown from 1966.

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While Grande joked that the rumor was "insane," she also said she was flattered to be discussed as a potential Hepburn casting choice

Ariana Grande’s love for vintage glamour had fans drawing parallels to Audrey Hepburn at the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala on January 7.Dressed in a pink structured gown with

Ariana Grande wore a Givenchy Haute Couture yellow strapless dress from 1966 that has never been worn before to channel Audrey Hepburn at the 2025 Golden Globes

Ariana Grande and Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn share a striking resemblance, but is she using fashion to campaign for a role in a rumored biopic?