As a long-time fan of Ariana Grande, I have always admired her talent, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her craft. Her recent stance against the criticism she has received over her voice change for her role in “Wicked” is yet another testament to her strength and dedication.
Ariana Grande is speaking up about the comments she’s faced concerning the alteration in her voice for her part in Wicked.
As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but express my thoughts about the upcoming movie project that features my favorite singer, who will be playing Glenda alongside the talented Cynthia Erivo. Recently, there’s been quite a buzz online about this artist’s diverse speaking voices. Personally, I find it fascinating to witness such versatility in one performer and I can’t wait to see how they bring their unique vocal abilities to life on the big screen in the Jon M. Chu-directed film adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book.
Following her appearance on Penn Badgley’s Podcrushed, the singer acknowledged the jokes about her voice changing pitches on TikTok. She explained, “I deliberately switch my vocal range (high/low) based on how much singing I’m doing.” She added, “I’ve been doing this for a while now, it’s nothing new to me.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, published on Monday, Grande discussed the dialogue surrounding her vocal transformation for the role: “A section of the world isn’t accustomed to the effort required to alter one’s voice, be it through singing, adopting a different dialect for a part, or creating a character voice.
Grandé likewise pointed out the inconsistency, often found when a male actor changes his vocal pitch for a part, which isn’t typically expected of female actors.
Grande commented, ‘When a male actor performs something, it’s often praised.’ There are indeed humorous remarks too, but they usually follow admiration: ‘Wow, he was deeply immersed in his role.’ Essentially, that’s just a part of the profession.
She mentioned that the experience of being a woman in this field is an age-old story. You’re often subjected to different treatments, and there’s a scrutiny that not everyone else experiences.
Austin Butler drew considerable notice, particularly for his vocal transformation, in his Oscar-nominated role as Elvis Presley within the movie “Elvis.” Filming for director Baz Luhrmann’s production of “Elvis” spanned over three years due to the pandemic, and during the promotional period and awards season, Butler was frequently asked about the lower pitch of his voice.
He stated backstage at the 2023 Golden Globes, ‘I rarely give it a thought. Yet, people frequently tell me I still sound like him, but I doubt it. However, it might be true because I keep hearing the comparison.’ He added, ‘It’s similar to someone who lives abroad for an extended period and my focus was there for three years. So, it’s likely that certain parts of my personality or speech will always be associated with him.’
Regarding the talk about her voice during the promotion of Wicked, Grande expressed, “I’m genuinely very proud of it.
She expressed her desire to participate on TikTok because she’s incredibly proud of the effort she put into her work and the fact that she fully committed herself, even physically, to this role. She takes pride in that, and therefore, she wanted to safeguard it.
The first of Chu’s two Wicked movies releases Nov. 27 in theaters.
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2024-09-30 22:54