Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez hit the red carpet at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival held at The Arlington Theatre on Sunday evening, February 9, in Santa Barbara, Calif. The two actresses are celebrated for their roles in heavily nominated films this awards season and are among this year’s Virtuosos Award honorees.
Also gracing the event were fellow honorees Mikey Madison, Clarence Maclin, John Magara, Fernanda Torres, Monica Barbaro, and Sebastian Stan. They were joined by Jane Lynch and Sandra Oh, who posed alongside filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming. The Virtuosos Award recognizes a select group of talent whose noteworthy performances in films have propelled them into the national cinematic conversation, according to Variety.
This year’s honors also included Kieran Culkin, Harris Dickinson, and Karla Sofia Gascon. While Kieran is busy rehearsing for his upcoming Broadway show, Karla has stepped back from events following recent controversies. Notably, Ariana wore a stunning Giorgio Armani Privé gown, while Selena complemented her look with fashionable Santoni shoes.
The evening not only celebrated these remarkable talents but also set the stage for the continuing conversation surrounding their impactful performances this season.
