January 3rd 2025.
Ariana Grande recently opened up about her experience playing Galinda in the popular movie musical, Wicked. The 31-year-old pop star has gained a lot of praise for her portrayal of the iconic character, originally played by Kristen Chenoweth. However, it seems that her vocal habits from the role may be sticking around for a while.
During her time working on Wicked, Ariana worked closely with a vocal coach to ensure that her vocal patterns stayed consistent. Now, as she transitions out of her role, she admits that it has been a bit of a challenge to let go of her Galinda voice. In an interview with Variety, she shared, "I think that might stay...Galinda required a lot of vocal work for me. Certain things maybe won't melt away. Some will, but I'm really grateful for the pieces that will stay with us forever. What a beautiful thing to be left with and to feel the ghost of every day."
She went on to explain that because she and her co-star Cynthia Erivo spent so much time getting into character, it makes sense that it would take just as long to let go of those choices. Ariana added, "While some people may make fun of it, I knew that I had a job to do and total immersion was what the piece required."
Even her signature blonde eyebrows, which have been a topic of conversation, may be here to stay. Ariana jokingly said, "Maybe I'll never find them." Fans of Wicked can look forward to the second half of the two-part movie, Wicked: For Good, set to hit theaters in 2025.
Interestingly, Ariana originally auditioned for the role of Elphaba, but ended up playing Galinda. Director Jon M. Chu revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that there was some confusion about which role she was auditioning for. He shared, "We were getting mixed messages. I was like, 'Of course she's coming in for Glinda.' And then my casting director was like, 'No, I think she thinks she's coming in for Elphaba.' I'm like, 'That was not the plan.'"
It's clear that Ariana fully embraced her role as Galinda, and her dedication to the character has left a lasting impact. As for her future projects, she has been rumored to be starring in a romantic comedy and has also expressed her love for Wicked and the important message it shares. With her talent and passion, we can't wait to see what she does next.
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