Ariana Grande Responds To Bette Midler’s Shade

Mike Wass | November 25, 2014 2:50 pm
Bette Midler Disses Ariana Grande
Bette Midler described Ariana Grande as "ridiculous" and criticized her "silly voice".

Bette Midler opened the library and read Ariana Grande like a book in a recent interview with The Telegraph. “It’s always surprising to see someone like Ariana Grande with that silly high voice, a very wholesome voice, slithering around on a couch… looking so ridiculous,” she said of the “Love Me Harder” diva, before declaring: “You don’t have to make a whore out of yourself to get ahead.” Ouch!

The 21-year-old finally responded today (November 25) with a passive aggressive tweet. “Bette was always a feminist who stood for women being able to do whatever the F they wanted without judgement!” she wrote. “Not sure where that Bette went but I want that sexy mermaid back!!! Always a fan no matter what my love.” Ariana also included a picture of the pop legend wearing a bikini as a little dig. See her tweet after the jump.

Do you agree with Bette’s assessment of Ariana or is this another example of misguided slut-shaming. Have your say in the comments below.

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