Jennifer Hudson Supports 'Hairspray Live' Pal Ariana Grande at Jingle Ball 2016 Chicago

Ariana Grande had a very special guest pay her a visit at the latest 2016 Jingle Ball stop!

The 23-year-old singer’s Hairspray Live! co-star Jennifer Hudson hugged her backstage at Allstate Arena on Wednesday (December 14) in Rosemont, Ill.

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“”my heartttttt @iamjhud !!! i love you so much i can’t put it into words. thank you for coming to see me tonight !!!! you make me so happy. i love you i love you i love you !” Ari captioned a cute Instagram photo of the two.

Also performing that night were Hailee Steinfeld, Backstreet Boys, Ellie Goulding, Lukas Graham, Tove Lo, and Daya.

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