Ariana Grande took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a poignant post as she concluded filming for the musical “Wicked,” where she first encountered her boyfriend Ethan Slater. The Thank U, Next singer bid farewell to her role as Glinda the Good Witch with a touching behind-the-scenes image, captioned ‘handprint on my heart,’ paying tribute to the iconic song ‘For Good’ from the 2003 musical.
Sharing her emotions on her Instagram Story, Grande conveyed, “I will never forget even a minute of my year(s) with [Glinda]. Or you. or my Cyn [Cynthia Erivo]. Permanently and preferably intertwined.” The post reflects the deep connections forged during her time with the cast, particularly highlighting her enduring bond with Slater and fellow cast member Cynthia Erivo.
As Grande wraps up this chapter, her words resonate with gratitude and the lasting impact of her “Wicked” experience. She expressed profound gratitude for the moments shared during the filming, acknowledging the unique bond created and humorously adding, “so many soggy eyelashes to the collection.”
Grande extended her thanks to the film’s director, Jon M. Chu, recognizing his leadership with compassion, openness, brilliance, and kindness. She confessed that words are insufficient to fully capture her emotions and concluded her Instagram post with an expression of love for Chu, reciprocating the sentiment from his own farewell post on the platform.
Ariana Grande’s emotional farewell post marks the end of her filming journey with “Wicked,” symbolizing the profound connections and gratitude she feels for the shared experiences. As she bids adieu to this chapter, the impact of her time with the cast and crew is evident in her heartfelt words of appreciation and love.
