Ariana Grande and Hilary Duff thoughts

I just watched A Cinderella Story (2004), a childhood staple, and I feel like Ariana Grande really took inspiration from Hilary Duff in her personality and behavior. I mean, who wouldn't? Hilary is an icon. And I don't mean like actively copying her, I just noticed that Hilary in this movie made a lot of the same cute and confused kinda expressions and mannerisms that pre-solo-career-fame Ariana had. As if Ari kinda gleaned them from the movies she watched, which everyone does at some point or another. And im talking like a young and peppy Ariana. Like Nickelodeon and even before that Ariana.

Like this Ariana. YouTube era Ariana.

I have some gifs from the movie but they don't really show what I'm trying to point out because I'm too lazy to make my own gifs so these are just what's already on giphy.

Pay attention to her eyebrows and stuff. And watch the movie - it's on Netflix - to get the full experience and just relive the good ol' days! :)

Here are some Ari gifs that kinda show what im saying but oof they aren't too good either. Just search her youtube channel and look at her old pre-fame stuff to get a better glimpse into her personality.

Is it just me or what?

And extra thought: Ari's beat friend Aaron reminds me of Sam's best friend Carter from the movie!