Charli xcx, Variety's Hitmaker of the Year, ruled 2024 with virality, vulnerability and hot beats, thanks to the cultural phenomenon that was 'Brat.'

Sympathy is a knife, but Charli XCX and Ariana Grande are watching each other's backs. In a new interview with Variety published Wednesday (Dec. 4), the 32-year-old alt-pop star opened up about her bond with the 31-year-old Wicked singer-actress - whom Charli says gave her a lot of support on multiple career fronts as they were working on their October remix of fan-favorite Brat track "Sympathy Is a Knife.

Charli xcx undoubtedly made an impact with her sixth album Brat this past year — leaving her mark in the realms of music, style, and fashion with the era’s aesthetic. But for her next chapter, the “360” hitmaker plans to make her impact on the silver screen.