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Ariana Grande On Why She Uses Her Full Name In ‘Wicked’ Film Credits

Ariana Grande stars in the film adaptation of Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch.

When audiences see the movie in theaters, they will notice that the “We Can’t Be Friends” singer uses her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, in the film’s credits. The Jon M. Chu-directed film also stars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, and Peter Dinklage. Grande recently said that she understood the initial criticism she received after her casting in the musical film adaptation was confirmed.

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