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Ryan LaBee

Ariana Grande Gets Real, Said Wicked: For Good Was A ‘Tremendous’ Undertaking: ‘Mentally, Physically, Emotionally’

Ariana Grande somberly places a crown on her head in Wicked: For Good.

Ariana Grande may have started out best known for her powerhouse vocals, but after Wicked shattered box office records, she’s now just as celebrated for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch. Ahead of the 2025 movie release of the highly anticipated sequel, the upcoming Wicked: For Good, the pop icon is giving fans a more vulnerable look behind the magic. The singer-turned-actress recently opened up about the intensity of filming and the emotional toll of portraying such an iconic character.

The 7 Rings singer shared a behind-the-scenes video from the set on her Instagram. Along with the video was the heartfelt caption describing the physical and emotional toll the production took on everyone involved. The post serves as both a thank-you to her fellow Wicked castmates and a candid glimpse into the demands of a cinematic event years in the making. Grande wrote:

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