Pop sensation Ariana Grande is known for her powerhouse vocals and charming demeanor, but she recently dropped a bombshell that left both fans and their parents stunned during a seemingly innocent Q&A session. When asked about her ultimate dinner guest, dead or alive, Ariana’s choice was far from ordinary.
During her appearance on the Podcrushed podcast, hosted by none other than Penn Badgley, Ariana shared a little-known fact about her younger self that might raise a few eyebrows. “I was infatuated with serial killers when I was younger,” she confessed. This unusual interest set the stage for her shocking dinner guest preference.
“Years ago, before the Dahmer Netflix series ignited global conversations, I found myself in a Q&A with young fans,” Grande recounted. “A parent inquired, ‘If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?’ I remember thinking, ‘Oh, honey, you’re so cute. Mom, dad, is it okay if I give my real answer?'” After receiving a hesitant nod, she dropped the name that would send ripples through the room: “Jeffrey Dahmer’s pretty fascinating. I think I would have loved to have met him, maybe with a third party present, of course. I have questions.” The revelation left parents scrambling to provide explanations to their curious kids.
For those unfamiliar with the darker chapters of American history, Jeffrey Dahmer, also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, was responsible for the gruesome murders of 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991. His heinous acts involved drugging, sexually assaulting, and cannibalizing his victims, most of whom were people of color and part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ages of Dahmer’s victims ranged from 14 to 33.
Ariana’s candid admission sheds light on her once macabre fascination and reminds us that celebrities too have peculiar interests. Her choice reflects a curiosity about the human psyche, albeit focusing on one of its darkest manifestations. It’s worth noting that the pop star isn’t alone in her fascination; Jeffrey Dahmer has been the subject of numerous films and TV series, highlighting a widespread if morbid, curiosity about his crimes.
While Ariana’s revelation might not be the most family-friendly topic, it certainly adds an intriguing layer to the pop star’s persona, proving that even international superstars have their unconventional aspects.