New York, New York - lookalike Paige Niemann is making headlines after a recent appearance at a high-profile event. Some fans are impressed, while others are deeply concerned.
Ariana Grande (r.) lookalike Paige Niemann (l.) is stirring trouble online after showing up at a movie premiere looking strikingly similar to the eternal sunshine artist! © Collage: MIKE COPPOLA & FRAZER HARRISON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
If you've been on social media anytime in the last few years, chances are you've come across the controversial Ari lookalike .
The OnlyFans model, who first gained traction on TikTok for her eerie impressions of Ari, recently showed up at the Companion movie premiere in one of her signature looks.
From the blonde hair pulled tightly back into a slick pony to the Ari-esque facial expressions, she had people talking – again.
Some say Paige takes the impersonation too far, mimicking everything from Ariana's makeup to her minuscule mannerisms.
Even the Thank U, Next singer herself has called it "bizarre," per .
But what are fans saying?
Paige Niemann (r.) has sparked backlash from Arianators after attending a recent event styled to look like Ariana Grande (l.) © Collage: Frazer Harrison & KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
"Ariana needs to get that restraining order filed today before tomorrow," one fan on X.
Another , "She looks nothing like Ariana and you can tell those facial expression is forced."
While Paige's lookalike persona has always sparked debate amongst Ariantors, the real controversy started when she launched an OnlyFans account – allegedly while still impersonating Ariana.
Many fans were uncomfortable by her making a profit in this way, calling it exploitative and misleading.
Ariana herself has never publicly addressed this, but in a recent lie-detector test with , she did respond after being asked if she has ever confronted anyone who's impersonating her, saying she never has but would want to, "in a fun way."
