I don't know if you've heard, but Ariana Grande [1] recently dropped the music video for "Thank U, Next," [2] and it's, like, so fetch. The singer pays homage to some of the most iconic teen movies and rom-coms from the early 2000s, including Mean Girls [3], Bring It On [4], 13 Going on 30 [5], and Legally Blonde. Grande transforms into some of said films' beloved characters and features cameos from some very well-known faces [6] in perfect roles. (Kris Jenner as Regina's mom? [7] GENIUS.)
Not only is "Thank U, Next" Grande's empowering self-care anthem about love and loss [8], but it's also quite possibly her greatest music video to date. It's obvious Grande loves the movies she re-created, because the attention to detail [9] for each featured is amazing. Who knew someone could perfectly capture the adorable essence of Kirsten Dunst [10]'s bedroom dance from Bring It On or the sweet melancholy of Jennifer Garner [11] crying over the dollhouse in 13 Going on 30? We are not surprised her fans are losing their minds over its greatness [12]!
Once you're done with your umpteenth rewatch, take a look at how perfectly Grande emulates the biggest moments from each film and some behind-the-scenes sneak peeks [13] she shared before its release.
Mean Girls (2004)
Bring It On (2000)
13 Going on 30 (2004)
Legally Blonde (2001)
"Thank U, Next" Music Video
