Ariana Grande In 'Wicked': Her Newest Role As Glinda After Defending ‘Thin’ Body

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Ariana Grande looks WICKEDly good in character as Glinda the Good Witch in new photos from the set of the much-anticipated film, which is slated for release on November 27, 2024. The leaked pictures surfaced after the 29-year-old pop star hopped on TikTok to defend her "thin" body from concerned fans.

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Leaked Photos Of Ariana As Glinda

The pics show the singer wearing a gorgeous pink strapless ball gown and a crown as she is riding a sleigh in a film set. Taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch, Ariana was also sporting blond hair and bleached eyebrows.

Looking So Different

The striking blonde hair is a departure from her signature dark hair and high ponytail style.

Her Powerful Voice

A leaked behind-the-scenes video showed the actress singing over a track and showcasing her powerful voice while filming the scene.

Fans Are Mesmerized

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Fans are mesmerized by her enchanting look and one pointed out that her performance was EGOT-worthy.

Teasing Her Fans

A couple of days ago, Ari got fans excited when she updated her Instagram with a dimly lit photo of herself as Glinda, climbing up a wooden staircase.

Up To No Good

Previously, she also shared a photo with her co-star Cynthia Erivo, who is playing Elphaba in the Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the smash Broadway hit.

Some People Think She's Too Thin

Ariana has been hit with body-shaming comments recently, as there have been growing concerns about her thin figure.

Spotted Out To Attend A Concert

Talks about her health and appearance became viral after the star was photographed out attending Jeff Goldblum's concert in London. She was wearing a black dress and an oversized pink coat for the night out.

Addressing Public Concerns

To assure fans that she was healthy and doing good, Ariana hopped on TikTok to defend herself.

'Unhealthiest Version Of My Body'

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“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 in a three-minute clip.

Looks Can Be Deceiving

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She went on to say that the "healthy" version of her that people consider was, in fact, the lowest point of her life.

Be Mindful Of Your Comments

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The Positions singer urged her followers to be mindful of the comments they say about other people's bodies and appearances.

A Lesson For Everyone

Ariana also says that while she knows she shouldn't have to explain herself, she hopes that some good might come from her vulnerability.

Maybe People Can Learn From This

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“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,” the Thank U, Next singer said.

Watch The Full TikTok Below

In the TikTok, Ariana was looking comfy in a zipped hoodie sweater with a pink top underneath. Her hair was slicked back in a tight bun and headband while her face was looking fresh with light makeup.

She Has A Request

She had a simple request for her fans and followers - to be gentler and kinder to each other because you never know what someone is going through.

Stop The Body-Shaming

She had one clear message throughout the clip: stop the body-shaming!

You're Beautiful No Matter What

Ariana ended the video with a sweet message to everyone, saying, "I just wanted to extend some love your way and tell you that you're beautiful, no matter what phase you're in."

Fans Show Their Support

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Fans immediately went to the comments to show their support for the pop star. People applauded the singer for the way she delivered her beautiful message and agreed that everyone should just practice more empathy.