"First, ICYMI: In November, Lawrence announced that she and Emma Stone are producing a movie about the beloved Muppet Miss Piggy, to be penned by Cole Escola. The following month, in an interview with , Grande gushed about her love for Jim Henson's puppet franchise - and when asked if she'd ever like to work in that world, she said it would be her "dream." She then began to say, "Well, I'm doing, um..." but didn't finish that thought, simply reiterating her love for puppets."
"As HuffPost noted, several fans interpreted the brief moment as a potential sign that Grande had boarded Miss Piggy. But alas, when Entertainment Tonight asked about the rumors at the Globes, the Wicked: For Good star was surprised. "I mean, I'm open! Hello," she said. However, she quickly added: "No, I'm kidding. You know, I'm a big fan of The Muppets, but no.""
Ariana Grande denied being cast as Miss Piggy during the 2026 Golden Globes while expressing enthusiasm for The Muppets. Jennifer Lawrence offered Grande a role on the spot. Lawrence and Emma Stone are producing a Miss Piggy movie to be written by Cole Escola. In a prior interview, Grande called The Muppets her "dream" and began to hint at involvement before stopping and restating her affection for puppets. Some fans interpreted that moment as confirmation of casting. When asked by Entertainment Tonight at the Globes, Grande said she was open but then clarified she was not cast.
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