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Ariana Grande Is Credited in ‘Wicked’ as ‘Ariana Grande-Butera’ Because ‘That Was My Name When I Went to See the Show’ at 10 Years Old


Grammy winner Ariana Grande explains why she's credited as 'Ariana Grande-Butera' in the end credits of 'Wicked.'

The Universal movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, began screening for press, critics and influencers last month, and as audience members shared their rave reviews and first reactions on social media, fans quickly noticed that Grande is billed “Ariana Grande-Butera” in the film’s end credits. As the “Wicked” world press tour kicked off on Sunday in Australia, Grande was asked about the credit during an interview for “The Streaming Service” podcast(hosted by entertainment reporter Justin Hill). I would like to start preparing today,’” she told Vanity Fair, admitting to playfully “stalking” the film’s producer Marc Platt for updates on the movie, before winning the role of a lifetime in 2021.

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