EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande has opened up about her life in the spotlight and how she has learned to navigate the highs and lows of fame, as well as her relationships being in the public eye
Ariana Grande is undoubtedly the woman of the hour. The pop diva, known for her string of hit albums and chart-topping songs, has also made a name for herself in the film industry with Oscar and BAFTA nominations under her belt.
In an exclusive chat with OK! magazine, it’s clear that Ariana’s extensive career – despite only being 32 – has given her a wealth of experience in navigating the peaks and troughs of global stardom. Few other women can truly understand what it’s like to live life under such intense scrutiny as Ariana.
Her love life has been a hot topic for years, including her relationship with collaborator Mac Miller, who tragically passed away in 2018.
Her high-profile romance with Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson made headlines, and three years later, after that love story ended, she tied the knot with real estate agent Dalton Gomez, only to divorce him later. While filming Wicked, Ariana met Ethan Slater, who plays Glinda’s admirer Boq in the blockbuster film, in a case of life imitating art.
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After her television triumph, she pivoted to music, launching her debut album in 2013, which soared straight to number one on the US charts. This success paved the way for her other celebrated albums, including Dangerous Woman and Thank U, Next, plus a Grammy victory for her 2018 release Sweetener.
Another woman who is undoubtedly used to having her romantic life under the microscope – and featured in her music – is songstress Taylor Swift, and Ariana certainly connects with the pop sensation’s understanding that women face different treatment than their male peers.
Following a series of additional hit musical projects, she came full circle by returning to her acting roots. Fulfilling a childhood dream, Ariana was emotional upon securing the part of Glinda in Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, set for release on November 21.
“There is obviously a creative process to both, but in the way you prepare they are entirely different. When you are writing music it is about trying to get your experiences and emotions into a song,” she explains, “When you are trying to get into character it’s about trying to become somebody else, what makes them tick, what’s going on in their head, what are their motives.”
One thing is certain. Ariana’s most Wicked chapter may have come to an end, but Glinda will be right there with her, floating in her magical bubble and waving her wand, wherever Ariana’s journey takes her next.
After her television triumph, she pivoted to music, launching her debut album in 2013, which soared straight to number one on the US charts. This success paved the way for her other celebrated albums, including Dangerous Woman and Thank U, Next, plus a Grammy victory for her 2018 release Sweetener.
Following a series of additional hit musical projects, she came full circle by returning to her acting roots. Fulfilling a childhood dream, Ariana was emotional upon securing the part of Glinda in Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good, set for release on November 21.
Her performance as the Good Witch has garnered her Oscar, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe nominations – but what makes both acting and music equally meaningful to her?
“There is obviously a creative process to both, but in the way you prepare they are entirely different. When you are writing music it is about trying to get your experiences and emotions into a song,” she explains, “When you are trying to get into character it’s about trying to become somebody else, what makes them tick, what’s going on in their head, what are their motives.”
One thing is certain. Ariana’s most Wicked chapter may have come to an end, but Glinda will be right there with her, floating in her magical bubble and waving her wand, wherever Ariana’s journey takes her next.
