Paige Niemann, the social media creator known for her striking resemblance to Ariana Grande, has revealed a private message the pop star sent her years ago after her impersonation videos went viral.
The message is featured in Niemann’s new Apple TV documentary series, Turning the Paige, which explores her life beyond the internet persona that made her famous.
Ariana reached out privately
According to the documentary, Grande contacted Niemann in 2019 after seeing videos in which the influencer recreated the singer’s appearance, including her Cat Valentine look from Victorious.
Rather than criticizing her, Grande reportedly told Niemann she believed she was “very beautiful” as herself and encouraged her not to feel the need to change her appearance to resemble someone else.
A message about self-confidence
In the reported message, Grande expressed appreciation for Niemann’s creativity while encouraging her to embrace her own identity.
The singer emphasized that Niemann should do what makes her happy but said she felt compelled to remind her that she didn’t need to look like someone else to be beautiful.
From impersonator to telling her own story
Niemann built a massive following by recreating Grande’s hairstyles, makeup and fashion, earning millions of views across social media.
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Her new documentary shifts the focus away from the impersonations and instead follows her efforts to establish her own identity after years of being known primarily as an Ariana Grande lookalike.
Online reactions continue
The resurfaced message has sparked discussion online, with many fans praising Grande’s compassionate response while others said they were surprised by how gracious the singer was.
Grande has rarely addressed impersonators publicly, though she recently acknowledged that she has considered confronting some in what she described as “a fun way.”
More than a viral resemblance
While Niemann’s resemblance to Grande remains what first captured the internet’s attention, her documentary aims to explore the challenges that can come with becoming famous for looking like someone else.
The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the personal impact of viral fame and the search for an identity beyond social media.
