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Ariana Grande Reflects on Transformative Journey as Glinda

1/3/2025

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Ariana Grande opened up about her journey to embody Glinda in "Wicked," revealing the intense vocal and emotional work involved. Director Jon M. Chu lauded her for moving beyond her pop star persona. Grande also shed light on the unique challenges women encounter in the industry, particularly regarding character accents, contrasting it with the experiences of male actors.

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Ariana Grande opened up about her journey to embody Glinda in "Wicked," revealing the intense vocal and emotional work involved. Director Jon M. Chu lauded her for moving beyond her pop star persona. Grande also shed light on the unique challenges women encounter in the industry, particularly regarding character accents, contrasting it with the experiences of male actors.