Ariana Grande's career is one of transformation. She’s mastered reinvention from her Nickelodeon beginnings to her chart-topping pop career. Now, in her most ambitious turn yet, she's poised to dazzle the Oscars as Glinda,

“It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande said. “It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is. It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”

Wicked star Ariana Grande recently sat down with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, to discuss her experiences creating Glinda for the big screen and what fans can expect from the next installment.

"Galinda required a lot of vocal work for me," Grande told 'Variety' of why her character's voice might have a lasting effect on her

For Good makes the sequel even more exciting. 2024's Wicked quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. Reviews for Wicked have been incredible, with many critics praising Ariana Grande's performance as Glinda.

Before Wicked was released in cinemas, Ariana Grande gifted fans with her new album, Eternal Sunshine. In an interview with Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast this week, Grande shared more details about the film and why she does not plan to go on a tour with Eternal Sunshine before the second half of the movie musical adaptation comes out in November 2025.