Ariana Grande likes a post mocking Carrie Underwood's inauguration performance

Ariana Grande recently showed her playful side by liking an Instagram post that poked fun at Carrie Underwood’s performance during Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration. The post, created by internet personality Evan Ross Katz, featured a humorous reference to RuPaul’s Drag Race and joked about Underwood’s singing. Grande’s interaction with the post caught attention after screenshots circulated online.
Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at the event, which took place on Monday, drawing mixed reactions. Known for generally avoiding politics, Underwood surprised fans by participating in the event, especially since she had previously made comments critical of Trump. During her performance, a technical glitch caused her backing track to fail, leaving her to sing the song a cappella. Despite the challenging situation, Underwood handled it professionally, asking the crowd for support and continuing with grace.
While some praised her poise under pressure, others were less forgiving. Social media was flooded with critiques, including Katz’s post featuring a photo of outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris with a caption referencing a moment from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The caption humorously implied that Harris was unimpressed with Underwood’s performance. Grande, who has expressed support for Kamala Harris in the past, liked the post, which quickly became a topic of discussion.
Grande’s political views have been clear since the last election when she shared messages of solidarity with those upset by Trump’s win. Meanwhile, Underwood addressed her choice to perform, explaining that she felt honored to sing and wanted to contribute to a message of unity. She described the moment as a chance to bring people together despite political differences.
While Grande’s subtle nod to the online joke sparked buzz, the event itself highlighted the varying reactions to celebrity involvement in politically charged occasions.