As a devoted fan of Ariana Grande, I must say that watching her journey through her career has been nothing short of magical. But her latest revelation about using her full name for the end credits of “Wicked” truly took my breath away. It’s not every day we get to witness such heartfelt moments in showbiz.
Ariana Grande recently revealed the reason behind using her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, in the end credits of the upcoming musical fantasy film “Wicked.” The movie, featuring Cynthia Erivo and Grande, is set to premiere in theaters later this month. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release as “Wicked” brings the actors into the roles of Elphaba and Glinda from the enchanting world of Oz, characters that have become icons.
Ariana Grande cries as she talks about using her full name in ‘Wicked’
In an emotional conversation with Entertainment Tonight, I couldn’t help but shed tears when they mentioned my full stage name, Ariana Grande-Butera, being used in the end credits of “Wicked.” It was a heartwarming moment for me, especially since my dad, Edward Butera, was visibly moved too upon learning about it. Interestingly, that’s the name I saw on the marquee when I first watched “Wicked,” creating a full-circle moment for me.
Ariana Grande expressed that playing Glinda in the movie served as a way for her to “return to young Ari,” and possibly some parts of herself got misplaced in the hectic entertainment industry along the way. She was overjoyed, stating, “I am incredibly thankful for how this journey led me back. I just wanted to express that.” She reminisced about how it all happened “by chance” and shared her initial text to co-star Cynthia Erivo regarding using her full name in the film’s closing credits.
The actor also mentioned that she managed to surprise her father before anyone else watched the movie. She explained that the film’s director, Jon M. Chu, was incredibly kind by sending her a copy of the credits ahead of time. Grande stated, “Chu knew that people would start seeing it soon and he was worried someone might discuss it before [her fiancé] got to see it.
Ariana Grande shared with us that she played the credits of her work on her computer for her father, explaining she wanted to show him the “font style” or typography. Simultaneously, she covertly captured his response on tape. She later expressed, “It turned out to be quite a surprise and he shed tears. It was an emotional moment.
Originally reported by Shriya Swami on Mandatory.
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2024-11-14 17:10