Ariana Grande made 9-year-old influencer Brie Bird’s day unforgettable with a surprise that felt straight out of a fairytale. Brie, who bravely shares her stage 4 cancer journey online, received two mysterious packages from what she called her “favorite person in the whole wide world.” She shared the touching moment in a video posted on August 7.
Dressed in a pink outfit to match her Glinda Funko Pop, Brie excitedly opened the first box. Inside, she found a pink tumbler cup and plush toys of beloved Wicked and Wizard of Oz characters — the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Elphaba, and even the Wizard himself.
Glinda-Themed Treasures
The thoughtful gesture didn’t end there. Ariana added two Glinda-themed toys, a soft Squishmallow pillow, and a stuffed bunny wearing the Good Witch’s gown. Each item seemed to be picked with care, reflecting Brie’s love for Wicked and Glinda.
More Gifts in the Second Package
When Brie opened the second package, her smile grew even wider. It held OPI nail polishes inspired by the musical, two bright pink zip-up bags, a tote, makeup products from Ariana’s REM Beauty line, and a bottle of her Cloud perfume.
As she revealed each gift, Brie’s joy was clear. “Thank you so, so, so, so much, Ariana Grande,” she said with a huge grin. “I love everything in the package that you got, especially the Squishmallows and everything else. And I love that perfume, by the way.”
A Special Video Message from Ariana
The moment became even more magical when the video ended with a personal message from Ariana herself. The singer explained that she had seen Brie’s videos and knew about her love for Wicked and Glinda.
“I’ve seen your videos and I think you are the most amazing, most inspiring little light beam in this universe,” Ariana told her. “You’re just so incredible… I’m sending you so much love and many, many, many virtual hugs. I hope this makes you smile, and I’ll speak to you soon. Love you.”
Brie’s Heartfelt Thanks
In her post caption, Brie expressed her gratitude. “We are truly so grateful!” she wrote, thanking Ariana for making her wish come true.