On September 7, Ariana Grande bagged the ‘Video of the Year’ award at the 2025 MTV VMAs. She won the latest award for the video of ‘Brighter Days Ahead.’ Christian Breslauer and Ariana Grande wrote and directed the 2025 American musical science fiction short film Brighter Days Ahead. The award-winning video came out on March 28 this year. This marked the directorial debut for the female singer.
Fans of Ariana seemed delighted to witness her victory. As a result, fans lauded her song and its music video. One of them on X said:
“we used to pray for times like this”
Fans react as Ariana Grande receives ‘Video of the Year’ award for ‘Brighter Days Ahead’
One of her fans said she finally got her flowers.
“OMGGGG YESSSSS!!!! SO VERY DESERVED!!!!! FINALLY GETTING HER FLOWERS FOR THIS MASTERPIECE!!!”
Another fan said that the singer deserved the award and called her video a masterpiece.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THIS IS SO DESERVED THIS SHORT FILM WAS SO BEAUTIFUL AND SO LEGENDARY!! A TRUE MASTERPIECE, CONGRATS ARI!!”
Another fan called the award-winning video beautiful.
“the video is so beautiful especially with her older version. She truly deserves the main award for it.”
An admirer said that the Brighter Days Ahead video defines an era.
“Some videos don’t just play - they define an era. Ariana winning Video of the Year for "Brighter Days Ahead" cements her as the visual and vocal heartbeat of pop. Some crowns are never in question.”
One of Ariana’s fans seemed proud of her.
“i’m so happy she worked so hard on this project. so so proud of her and so glad she’s getting recognized for it”
Another admirer hailed her as queen and looked excited for her upcoming tour.
“So f*cking deserving. she put her all into the entire album and I can’t wait to see her on tour next year CONGRATS QUEEN !!!”
Ariana Grande thanked fans in her acceptance speech
Ariana expressed her gratitude to fans for their support in her acceptance speech. She said that art has been a safe space for her.
“Art has been a safe space for me since I was a kid, I’m so grateful that I get to do this with my life and to have such fiercely loving and supportive fans. Thank you for growing with me and being so supportive of me as a human being, navigating in real time which creative itch needs to be scratched next, whether it’s acting music, musical theater, or a little bit of tour.”
She continued as:
“This project is about hard work that is healing all different kinds of trauma & coming home to our young selves & creating safety in our own lives, which is a lifelong process & a daily exercise. If you’re on that journey, please continue onward because I promise there are brighter days ahead.”
In addition to Video of the Year, Ariana Grande also won an award under ‘Best Pop’ at the 2025 MTV VMAs.