Ariana Grande's 'Positions' music video is packed with cameos and political winks. Here's every detail you may have missed.

Callie AhlgrimOct 23, 2020, 20:54 IST

Ariana Grande released her new single "Positions" on Friday.Ariana Grande/YouTube

On Friday, Ariana Grande debuted the music video for her new single, "Positions," directed by Dave Meyers.
The video imagines Grande as the President of the United States, gracefully balancing her personal life and political power.
Members of Grande's real-life inner circle make cameos as members of her imaginary administration.
The video also contains subtle nods to Jackie Kennedy, the LGBTQ community, and the United States Postal Service.
We rounded up all the details you may have missed.

Ariana Grande's new "Positions" music video, released at midnight on Friday, is a not-so-subtle reflection of the pop star's liberal politics.

The Dave Meyers-directed visual imagines Grande as the multi-tasking President of the United States, gracefully flitting from the kitchen to the bedroom to the boardroom (all the while maintaining the perfect pitch).

But while the feminist message comes across loud and clear, some details are far less obvious. Grande quietly sprinkled the video with references to her personal life, historical figures, and current political issues.

We rounded up all the cameos and details you may have missed.

Grande's Situation Room is packed with real-life members of her inner circle.

President Grande has a fairly diverse administration. Ariana Grande/YouTube

A large photo of Grande's dog, Toulouse, is framed directly behind her.

Toulouse appeared with Grande on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in 2016. NBC / Ariana Grande/YouTube

Taya Shawki is one of Grande's close friends and longtime backup dancers.

Taya Shawki is an Iraqi woman who grew up in Sweden. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Victoria Monét is Grande's best friend and most frequent collaborator.

Victoria Monét released her new EP, "Jaguar," in August. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Tayla Parx is another close friend and collaborator.

Tayla Parx will release her sophomore album, "Coping Mechanisms," in November. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Misha Lambert has been friends with Grande for nearly two decades.

Misha Lambert is one of Grande's oldest friends. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Grande's mother, Joan, makes an appearance.

Joan Grande is known for always wearing black. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Josh Liu is Grande's hairstylist.

Josh Liu has styled Grande's hair for multiple events and music videos. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Nija is a Grammy-winning songwriter who cowrote "Positions."

Nija Charles, known professionally as Nija, has worked with artists like Beyoncé and Cardi B. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Darrion Gallegos is one of Grande's friends and backup dancers.

Darrion Gallegos was a dancer on Grande's Sweetener World Tour. Ariana Grande/YouTube

In the video's next scene, a member of Grande's Secret Service is seen wearing a mask.

The next scene takes place in a massive kitchen. Ariana Grande/YouTube

Grande wears a massive diamond on her left-hand thumb.

"Wearing a ring, but ain't gon' be no Mrs.," Grande sings in "7 Rings." Ariana Grande/YouTube

Grande makes spaghetti, which is probably a nod to her Italian heritage.

Grande once called herself "a dark haired, italian, slytherin woman at heart." Ariana Grande/YouTube

President Grande is constantly surrounded by women.

President Grande also loves a circular earring. Ariana Grande/YouTube

She watches fireworks from the window in the Oval Office, recalling a visual from the "Dangerous Woman" tour.

Grande's 2017 tour was documented in the YouTube series "Dangerous Woman Diaries." Ariana Grande/YouTube

Many of Grande's looks throughout the video seem inspired by Jackie Kennedy.

Jackie Kennedy, center, on the day of her husband's inauguration in 1961. Ariana Grande/YouTube Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Images

Grande's emerald necklace could be a nod to Elizabeth Taylor — or the gemstone could hold a hidden meaning.

Elizabeth Taylor photographed in 1967, left. Keystone/Getty Images / Ariana Grande/YouTube

Grande presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to USPS workers.

Grande, who is little more than 5 feet tall, has to stand on a step ladder. Ariana Grande/YouTube

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