‘Wicked’ first look: Ariana Grande glows as Glinda after defending ‘thin’ body

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Fans are finally getting a first look at Ariana Grande in character as Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming movie adaptation of “Wicked.”

In new photos captured on the set of the Jon M. Chu-directed musical flick, Grande clutches a sparkling scepter, her platinum blond hair topped with a gleaming crown.

She wears a pink strapless ballgown with a corseted bodice and full ruffled skirt, presumably the work of Tony-winning “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell.

Taking on the role originated by Kristin Chenoweth, Grande stars opposite Cynthia Erivo, who’s playing Elphaba (originally portrayed by Idina Menzel on Broadway).

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Grande changed her Instagram bio to “currently somewhere over the rainbow” while filming.
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Grande looked gorgeous in the behind-the-scenes pictures.
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Fans can’t wait for the live-action adaptation of the Broadway musical.
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On Sunday, the “Positions” singer shared a dimly lit production still of her look for the film on Instagram.

Fans went wild for the teaser, dropping comments including, “i think i just passed out,” “i can’t believe it’s getting real” and “i’m crying real tears right now.”

The new set photos come after Grande addressed “concerns” about her changing body, with some claiming the star looked “too thin” in recent paparazzi pics.

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Grande went platinum blond for the role.
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She recently took to TikTok to address fans’ “concerns” about her figure.
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Grande assured followers she’s “healthy.”
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In a candid three-minute TikTok, the songstress said she’s “healthy,” and asked her followers to think carefully before commenting on other people’s appearances.

“The body that you’ve been comparing my current body to was the unhealthiest version of my body. I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly,” she said.

“[I was] at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that in fact wasn’t my healthy.” 

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The Nickelodeon alum has been sharing sneak peeks of the movie on Instagram.
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Added the “Thank U Next” singer, “I know I shouldn’t have to explain that. But I do feel like maybe having an openness and some sort of vulnerability here, good might come from it.”

Fans applauded Grande’s “graceful and compassionate” response to the speculation about her slim figure.

The first “Wicked” movie hits theaters Nov. 27, 2024, while the second is currently set for release on Dec. 25, 2025.

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