Ariana Grande might have a special guest in her latest music video! Is he the You fame Penn Badgley? The Dangerous Woman singer recently announced dropping the video for her hit song “The Boy Is Mine” on June 7. This song is the eighth on her album “Eternal Sunshine,” released earlier this year. Moreover, fans have been buzzing about a potential cameo by a popular actor in the video.
Internet sleuths think it could be Penn Badgley. Why? The rumors gained traction when Ariana, 30, shared a teaser on Sunday. She posted a video on her Instagram Stories. writing, “Not the whole Internet showing up to ask us if Penn is in The Boy is Mine MV.” The viral clip showed foxes rallying around a house that probably mimicked curious fans. Additionally, it included a gif of three cats wagging their tails with a question mark thought bubble.
In no time, the teaser sparked chatter on X/Twitter, with fans eagerly discussing the potential collab. One wrote, “Music video of the year is coming,” while another added, “This is practically a confirmation, lol.” Some fans also joked about Penn’s character from “You” making an appearance. “Whoa, Penn Badgley in an Ariana Grande music video? That’s gonna be interesting.” The fourth user chimed, “If he turns into Joe at the end, I would FREAKING SCREAM.”
Furthermore, the pop sensation fanned the flames by sharing a clip from the video. It showed someone who resembled Penn from behind placing a drink on a sink slab. Then, Mr Anonymous filled the beverage with ice and put his head under the faucet. He had dark, wavy hair and wore a white button-up shirt. Finally, a hand with black, claw-shaped nails emerged through a slightly ajar bathroom door.
Grande captioned it with a teasing “Meow.” Another sneak peek on her Instagram Story had a dark “Gossip Girl” vibe. It featured a vague pencil-drawn portrait with “Max” written on it. This convinced fans that Penn would be starring alongside Ariana. One user guessed, “Streets saying the man is PENN Badgley and Ariana is Catwoman.” Besides working on her new album, the Positions singer is gearing up for the release of the “Wicked” movie adaptation.
The flick starring Ariana as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba will grace the theatre screen on November 27. The star-studded cast includes Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh, among others. Grande couldn’t contain her excitement, calling it a lifelong dream. We can’t wait to catch Penn and Ari in the upcoming MV. Until then, keep returning to Soap Opera Daily for more Ariana Grande updates!