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,

Ariana Grande opened up about the emotional process of filming Wicked: For Good, teasing a new song for Glinda as well as a major transformation for the character. While appearing on Variety’s “Awards Circuit Podcast,

“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.”

Ariana Grande recently spoke with Variety 's Awards Circuit podcast, where she opened up about preparing for her dream role as Glinda in Wicked and spilled a little bit of tea regarding a new, upcoming deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine and Glinda's new song in Wicked's second installment,

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.