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Ariana Grande performs brilliant impression of Jennifer Lawrence on SNL

Kudos to Ariana

Olivia Blair
Monday 14 March 2016 18:15 GMT
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Ariana Grande (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

She may be known for her brilliant vocal range and acting abilities, but now Ariana Grande has displayed a previously unknown talent: an incredibly accurate impression of Jennifer Lawrence.

Grande showcased her skills when presenting US sketch show Saturday Night Live, a performance which was roundly met with praise.

Complete with a blonde, cropped wig, the 22-year-old poked fun at Lawrence’s seemingly relatable personality with lines like: “I’m just like a snack-a-holic I mean I love Pringles if no one’s looking I’ll eat like a whole can. Like every day is my cheat day you know what I mean?” all while managing to get the actresses’ distinctive voice spot-on.

Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba and Quentin Tarantino were also parodied by comedians in the ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ sketch. SNL veteran Kenan Thompson, also of Kenan & Kel fame, took on the role of television presenter Steve Harvey who is perhaps now more associated with reading out the wrong winner at the Miss Universe contest last year.

Grande’s talents for impressions didn’t stop at Lawrence. She also imitated the musical styles of Britney Spears, Rihanna, Shakira, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion in a sketch that saw her “single-handedly save Tidal”.

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