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Amanda Seyfried Says Ariana Grande Was ‘Meant to Be’ Glinda in ‘Wicked’


Amanda Seyfriend, who auditioned for the role of Glinda in 'Wicked,' praised Ariana Grande's performance in the film.

Ariana Grande has brought the magic to Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch — and even snagged a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. The actress told People in a new interview that she thought the film was “fantastic,” adding, “It’s an extravaganza, which is what [Grande] does really well. I’ll give my Sunday to you.’ I literally bent over backwards while playing the hardest role of my life,” she said.

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