‘It’s My Little Girl Name:’ Ariana Grande Explains Her Wicked Name Change

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As a cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of cinema, I can’t help but feel a profound connection to Ariana Grande‘s decision to use her full name in the credits for “Wicked.” Her choice to honor her childhood self by adopting her little girl name resonates deeply with me, as I too have fond memories of discovering my love for films at a young age.

The highly anticipated musical “Wicked” is poised for a big impact at cinemas later this month, and fans are already feeling emotional about it before its release. One thing that’s particularly touching fans is actress Ariana Grande, who has revealed a deeply personal reason for using her full name in the credits. Ariana Grande portrays Galinda Upland, who transforms into Glinda the Good Witch of the North, opposite Cynthia Erivo as the Wicked Witch of the West. The first part of this two-part duology is scheduled to premiere on Nov 22, with the second half set for release next year on Nov 21. (Paraphrased from your text)

During a conversation with Justin Hill on The Streaming Service podcast (as shown below), Grande was questioned about why she’s been using her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, recently, after being known by her professional title for such a long time. She explained that this stage name holds a special significance to her, as it reminds her of the impact the musical world had on her when she was a child, stating: “It’s my pet name from childhood.

This experience reminded me so much of finding my way back home. It’s as if I rediscovered myself in many aspects, thanks to Glinda and Elphaba’s teachings. You know, when I first saw the show at age 10, my name was given to the character, and it felt like a beautiful tribute. It all seemed incredibly complete, and it was something I deeply desired.

After her acting career took off, Ariana Grande (formerly known as Grande-Butera) started appearing on the Nickelodeon series “Victorious”. From there, she starred in its spin-off, “Sam & Cat”, while simultaneously building a successful music career. In 2021, she was part of the star-studded cast in the movie “Don’t Look Up”, alongside actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep.

Wicked’s Director Praises Ariana Grande’s Performance

In his interview with SFX via GamesRadar, Chu acknowledged that Ariana Grande was the most intriguing choice for the character Glinda due to her unwavering dedication to the role in the movie ‘Wicked’. Previously, his directorial experience included movies like ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, ‘Now You See Me 2’, and ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’, where he had also worked with renowned stars such as Grande.

As soon as she entered, you could sense that she captivated Glinda more than anyone else. It wasn’t Kristin Chenoweth playing Glinda, but rather the essence of Glinda herself seemed to emanate from this individual. From our very first take, she seemed lost within the character of Glinda, and I have a feeling she hasn’t emerged from that bubble yet! Our conversations were always with Glinda, not her.

He expressed his excitement about revealing a fresh aspect of Ariana Grande to the world, stating that creating films offers such an opportunity. Essentially, it’s like saying, “I get to present to everyone this new Ariana Grande – yes, she’s already a star, but you’re in for a surprise!

Estimates for “Wicked” ticket sales predict earnings ranging from $75 million to $150 million during Thanksgiving weekend, placing it among some of November’s largest box office debuts alongside films such as “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” With Ariana Grande’s devoted fans eager to show their support for the talented actress, there’s no doubt that they’ll flock to cinemas to boost “Wicked” to the top of the box office charts, mirroring their consistent success with her music.

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2024-11-05 23:01