Ariana Grande has shared her emotional reaction to the recent reunion of her Victorious co-stars Victoria Justice and Elizabeth Gillies. The two stars, who played Tori Vega and Jade West on the beloved Nickelodeon series, reunited more than a decade after the show’s conclusion, sparking a wave of nostalgia among fans.
Victoria and Elizabeth posted photos from their reunion at a holiday party hosted by Seth MacFarlane, which they both attended. Victoria shared the pictures on Instagram, captioning them, “Saw some old friends, made some new at MacFarlane’s. Seth, you throw the best holiday party hands down, thank you again for having me!” The comment section was flooded with excited fan reactions to the reunion, and Ariana, who portrayed the quirky Cat Valentine on the show, left a heartfelt comment of her own — posting a few emojis of a face holding back tears, showing her emotional response to seeing her former co-stars reconnect.
Elizabeth also joined in the fun, commenting on Victoria’s post with a Victorious-themed reference: “A Christmas jewelry,” a playful nod to the show’s holiday episode A Christmas Tori, where the characters Tori and Jade’s ship name was humorously mentioned.
In a recent interview with People, Elizabeth, who first met Ariana in 2008 when they both made their Broadway debuts in the musical 13, opened up about their close friendship. “We make a real effort to see each other. We laugh, we reminisce, and we make new memories,” she said. “I see Ariana all the time, and we’re constantly doing things, having new experiences, and adding chapters to our book.”
Despite the years that have passed since Victorious ended, it’s clear that the bond between Ariana, Victoria, and Elizabeth remains as strong as ever. Fans are thrilled to see the Victorious cast’s friendships continue to flourish, both on and off screen.