Ben Stiller reveals what to expect from Ariana Grande’s role in ‘Meet the Parents’

Published: Jun 11 2025

After captivating audiences with her exceptional acting prowess in "Wicked," Ariana Grande is poised to astound them once more with a fresh cinematic endeavor. "Meet the Parents," the beloved 2000s romantic comedy starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, is gearing up for its highly anticipated fourth sequel. Recently, exciting news emerged that Grande has boarded the star-studded cast of this much-talked-about film.

Ben Stiller reveals what to expect from Ariana Grande’s role in ‘Meet the Parents’ 1

On June 9th, Stiller revealed a glimpse into the forthcoming project and shed some light on the "7 Rings" singer's role. Without divulging too many specifics, the 59-year-old actor enthused, "She's incredibly talented." He further elaborated to NBC's Joe Fryer, "She's amazing with comedy. I can't disclose much about the movie just yet, but the character she's portraying is going to be hilariously funny and serve as the driving force behind this new adventure."

On her end, Grande is overflowing with joy and excitement at the prospect of joining the esteemed cast of "Meet the Parents." She took to her Instagram, expressing her thrill: "Absolutely thrilled to be joining (and meeting) the family!" De Niro, Stiller, Teri Polo, and Blythe Danner are all set to reprise their roles in this upcoming, as-yet-untitled 2026 venture.

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