Ariana Grande is set to star in the upcoming film Wicked, using her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, in the credits as a tribute to her younger self. The pop star shared that the experience felt like a homecoming and a way to honor her 10-year-old self who saw the show. Grande’s parents split when she was young, and she attended the original Broadway cast of Wicked with her mother, meeting stars like Kristin Chenoweth. Chenoweth expressed pride in Ariana’s casting, sharing a throwback photo and praising her for the role alongside Cynthia Erivo.
