Ariana Grande's style is a veritable spectacle, as the 32-year-old actress descended upon the most chic locale in New York on November 17—the premiere of "Wicked: For Good"—in a pure Glinda-inspired gown, a pastel pink tulle number that graced the red carpet. Her Audrey Hepburn-esque vibe, highlighted by a black strapless corset top, was on full display as she posed alongside Cynthia Erivo, who sported a punk rock ensemble with dark shades.
This moment signifies a pivotal juncture in Ariana's career, as her "Wicked" journey concludes following the odyssey from her 2021 audition to the 2025 release of the musical adaptation's final installment. Yet, for now, the "7 Rings" singer is still immersed in every moment of the Oz world and eagerly anticipates taking fans along for the rest of Glinda's journey.
"I've been eagerly awaiting this moment for people to see the rest of her journey," Ariana told The New York Times in an interview published on November 5. "Because she has a substantial arc in the first movie, and it only gets bigger in the second one." She further emphasized the importance of doing justice to her role as the iconic good witch, explaining that she "wanted to design this person inside and out" and fully comprehend how to transform into Glinda, "leaving my own stuff at home."
"I don't think the projects I've acted in before required the range or skill set that this one did," she shared. "I was on children's television and then swept away by pop music for a long time, only to land this extraordinary role that I wanted to earn."
Next year, Ariana will embark on an arena tour promoting her Eternal Sunshine album, and thanks to "Wicked," she feels more prepared than ever. "I've never felt this connected to my art or inspired," she emphasized. "It's been a tremendous gift."
