Pop superstar Ariana Grande took a major security risk while staying at Sydney’s Crown hotel in Barangaroo this week.
While Down Under for the premiere of her new film Wicked, the 31-year-old Bang Bang hitmaker was booked into the same grand presidential villa used by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earlier this year.
But instead of ducking fans, Ariana was seen mingling with her followers in the hotel’s public areas.
This was in stark contrast to Taylor Swift and her entourage, who made extensive use of Crown’s elaborate security measures during her stay during her sold-out Eras tour.
‘Ariana and her team were advised against using the public entrances as it could be a security issue, but she insisted so she could thank her fans for coming to see her,’ a source revealed to Yahoo Lifestyle on Tuesday.
‘After checking in on Saturday she even went for a walk around the lobby and along Barangaroo where she stopped to take selfies with anyone who stopped her.’
The Crown is known as the hotel of choice for A-list stars and offers features that ensure that artists’ privacy remains intact.
These security measures include a private entrance and an underground carpark.
Taylor made great use of the security details and was not seen by members of the public while she was staying in Crown’s presidential villa.
Pop superstar Ariana Grande took a major security risk while staying at Sydney ‘s Crown hotel in Barangaroo this week
The villa is situated on the 88th floor of Crown Towers Sydney and typically costs $25,000 per night.
The 800sqm residence is split over two levels and boasts unparalleled views over the Sydney harbour.
The first floor features an expansive living area, kitchen, bar, pool table, and a media room for entertaining.
Ariana was booked into the same grand presidential Villa used by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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A dining room comfortably hosts up to 10 people and there is also a fully equipped office and butler’s quarters.
Meanwhile, the second floor includes a spectacular master bedroom which features a spacious bathroom complete with a marble spa bath and steam shower.
A second king-size bedroom features a deluxe ensuite, with the luxury extending to the fitness room complete with infrared sauna.
An open-air terrace comes with a heated, private infinity pool.
Ariana and her boyfriend Ethan Slater also treated Sydney Wicked fans to an impromptu meet and greet on Sunday.
The Thank U Next hitmaker was joined by her Wicked co-star boyfriend, 32, as they sent fans wild taking photos and signing autographs.
Ariana’s willingness to mingle with her followers was in stark contrast to Taylor Swift and her entourage, who made extensive use of Crown’s elaborate security measures during her stay during her sold-out Eras tour. Pictured: Ariana in Sydney on Saturday
Ariana ensured all eyes were firmly on her as she made a dazzling entrance in a fairytale-inspired pink gown.
The pop sensation, who plays Glinda in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the hit musical, embraced her inner good witch with a gown that was nothing short of enchanting.
The magical ensemble featured a corseted bodice adorned with intricate embellishments that sparkled under the lights.
The outfit added to the drama with puffed sleeves made of sheer, shimmery fabric.
Her dress then flared into a dramatic tulle skirt, cascading in layers of blush pink that trailed gracefully around her.
Crown Sydney’s presidential villa is situated on the 88th floor of Crown Towers Sydney and typically costs $25,000 per night
And the lavish digs the pop megastar, 34, is believed to be staying at while in town can now be revealed as Crown’s presidential villa in Sydney’s Barangaroo. Pictured
She accessorised with a dazzling choker necklace that matched the gown’s sparkle, adding a modern twist to her classic look.
Ariana and Ethan met in December 2022 on the UK set of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, in which Grande plays Glinda — the good witch — alongside Ethan as munchkin Boq.
Ariana previously dated rapper Mac Miller from 2016 to 2018, who tragically passed away due to an accidental overdose.
The singer publicly mourned her ex by immortalising him in song on various hits, including Ghostin and Just Like Magic.
She also enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and brief engagement with Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson in 2018.
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