Ariana Grande Responds To Backlash Over Her Casting As Glinda In The ‘Wicked’ Movie

Ariana Grande, everyone’s favorite tiny-but-mighty vocal powerhouse, has officially addressed the haters—and let’s face it, there’s always a fresh batch—regarding her role as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked movies. It turns out some diehard Wicked fans weren’t exactly tickled pink (or green) when the casting news dropped. Ariana gets it though—she really, really does. So, she decided to clear the air on a podcast, because nothing says “I’m serious” like talking into a mic with casual background music.

Our 31-year-old pop star-turned-bubble-floating-witch has been obsessed with Wicked since she was just a wee girl who discovered glitter eyeshadow. She even fangirled so hard when she saw it on Broadway with the OG cast that she successfully managed to charm her way backstage and befriend Kristin Chenoweth. Yup, tiny Ariana was out there making power moves at an age when most of us were still trying to perfect our macaroni art.

See also  Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Are Living Together

But even with that dream-level backstory, not everyone bought the idea of Ariana twirling in a pink dress, belting out “Popular” with the high-pitched finesse of a delighted chipmunk. And here’s the kicker—Ariana herself gets why people were like, “Wait, her?” Cue the dramatic podcast reveal!

“I felt a little bit of that ‘hold up, is she really Glinda material?’ energy,” Ariana confessed on the Sentimental Man podcast, probably while sipping an oat milk latte and sitting on a chair that cost more than your rent. “I get it, truly. I mean, if I was just a casual fan whose only reference was my song ‘Side to Side,’ I’d be squinting and asking myself the same thing. Like, ‘Why the glittery broomstick? Why the drama? Why me? Someone end my Broadway dreams now!’”

See also  Demi Moore Gets Reborn In Trailer For 'The Substance'

And before anyone could raise an eyebrow, she threw in some self-aware humor. “If all people knew of me was 7 Rings, I’d totally understand someone shouting, ‘What kind of wizardry is this? Pure bull–’!’,” Ariana added, giving the haters a mental high-five for their skepticism.

But don’t worry, this isn’t one of those “poor me” stories. Ariana isn’t just here to look cute and hum a few bars—no, she’s here to work. She made it clear that getting into Glinda’s sparkly shoes wasn’t about waltzing in with her ponytail and saying, “Surprise, witches!” Nope, it was about proving herself in auditions and earning the role.

See also  Ariana Grande Comments On Her Brother Frankie Grande's Nose Job

“There’s something so satisfying about people underestimating you,” she said, channeling the inner spirit of every underdog-turned-hero in any movie ever. “It’s like, ‘You think I’m just here for the high notes? Ha, watch me enchant an entire Munchkin village and change your mind.’”

So, next time you hear someone side-eyeing Ariana’s Glinda casting, just remember—she knows, she gets it, and she’s already put in the work. Now we’ll just have to wait for the Wicked movies to drop so she can silence the doubters with some serious wand-waving and high-pitched wizardry.

@sentmenpod Ok but “7 Rings (Galinda’s Version)” would go hard. #sentmenpod #arianagrande #wickedmovie #wickedthemusical #7rings #sidetoside ♬ original sound – Sentimental Men Podcast

Must Read

‘Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun’ Docuseries Coming Soon To Discovery+

Get ready to witness the showdown of the century!...

A Catholic Priest Has Been Fired Because of Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Feather’ Music Video

Sabrina Carpenter's music video has sparked a holy storm!...

Nicole Kidman Reveals Season Three of ‘Big Little Lies’ is in the Works

Brace yourselves for the rollercoaster of drama and suspense...

Ryan Gosling Talks About a ‘Barbie’ Sequel

Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera recently graced the In...

Britney Spears And Dad Jamie Spears Settle Conservatorship Dispute

Guess what? The ultimate showdown of the century has...

Nick Carter Responds To Accusations Of Sexual Battery

So, imagine this: Nick Carter, the heartthrob from Backstreet...

Kimora Lee Simmons’ Daughter Aoki Simmons Announces Retirement From Modeling And Explains Why

Aoki Lee Simmons, the 22-year-old offspring of fabulousness personified...

You Might Also Like
Related

Halle Bailey and Rachel Zegler Talk About Hate Over Disney Princess Castings

Halle Bailey and Rachel Zegler recently tackled the wild...

Ariana Grande Says Filming ‘Wicked’ With Cynthia Erivo Changed Her

Get ready to chuckle, because it seems like Ariana...

A New ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Movie ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’ Will Be Coming In 2026

Attention, all Hunger Games enthusiasts! Thursday, June 6, was...

‘Garfield Movie’ Trailer Starring Chris Pratt

The trailer for The Garfield Movie has dropped, and...

‘Woman Of The Hour,’ Directed By Anna Kendrick, Has A Brand New Trailer

Anna Kendrick is trading in her Pitch Perfect pipes...

Jamie-Lee Curtis Throws Shade At Marvel While Attending Comic-Con

Jamie Lee Curtis is not holding back when it...

Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Film Tops Box Office on Opening Weekend

Beyoncé is not just the Queen B; she's the...

Taraji P Henson is Grateful For Her ‘The Color Purple’ Vocal Coach

Hold onto your vocal cords, because Taraji P. Henson...