Ariana Grande has shared an emotional farewell letter to fans of Wicked following the film’s record-breaking box office debut.
The 32-year-old Grammy winner posted the heartfelt message on social media after Wicked: For Good premiered to historic earnings, topping the global box office and setting a new benchmark for musical film adaptations.
In her note, Grande reflected deeply on her journey portraying Glinda, revealing the personal significance of the story and character. She described the magical world of Oz as her “safe space for as long as” she can remember and credited the experience with shaping her emotionally.
She wrote that playing Glinda taught her “how to love unconditionally,” “to forgive,” and “to fiercely protect ourselves and each other… and to fight for what is truly, deeply good.”
Calling the role transformative, Grande added:
“Becoming your Glinda the Good and being asked to join this most wonderful group of human beings on a most creatively and emotionally fulfilling journey was the greatest gift of my life. I have learned more from my time with Glinda than anyone.”
Grande also highlighted the powerful connection between the production and its fan base, sharing how meaningful it has been to see audiences respond emotionally.
She wrote that witnessing Wicked’s impact “in the same way that it has for me over the course of my life has been the most meaningful, moving and cherished gift of all.”
Closing her message, she offered words of comfort to fans:
“Before I go, please remember: whenever things get scary or you feel alone, home is wherever and with whomever we want it to be… Your chosen Ozian family loves you exactly as you are.”
She signed the letter: “Love always, Ariana (Your Glinda).”
Fan reactions quickly flooded social media. One commented, “Ariana out here writing the sweetest love letter to her Glinda era full main-character energy and pure Broadway sparkle.” Another wrote, “You can feel how much this role meant to her……. so genuine.”
Cynthia Erivo, her co-star, also shared a moving farewell earlier in the week, writing:
“I could write you an essay, a poem, Shakespearean prose… The truth is the numbers are too small and the words are not enough.”
Wicked: For Good debuted with $150 million in North America and $226 million worldwide in its opening weekend. It now holds the largest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, surpassing last year’s Wicked debut of $112.5 million, and ranks as the third-largest opening weekend for a musical film behind The Lion King (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2017).
Source: Daily Mail