Paige Niemann has consistently generated viral numbers online due to her uncanny physical resemblance to pop star Ariana Grande. From imitating Grande's signature high ponytail and sharp winged eyeliner to sporting her red Cat Valentine hairstyle from Victorious, Niemann built a massive teenage following strictly as a lookalike.
In her new reality documentary, Turning The Paige, Niemann finally reveals a private message that Grande allegedly sent her back in 2019 after her impersonation clips first exploded. In the message, Grande expressed that she was flattered but encouraged Niemann to embrace her own natural beauty without heavy makeup or trying to copy someone else, concluding that she would have regretted not sharing that piece of advice.
The documentary’s release follows years of mounting public backlash against Niemann's lookalike content, particularly after she drew fierce criticism for launching an OnlyFans account using Grande's likeness. While many internet users are praising Grande for handling the sensitive situation with immense grace and maturity, others are questioning why a private message from years ago was salvaged to serve as reality television content.