Wicked's Ariana Grande says appearing in hit film has taught her 'people pleaser' life lesson

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Ariana Grande is absolutely enchanting us with her magical turn as Glinda in the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked, and it seems the role has cast a spell on her too.The pop sensation opened up about how stepping into the iconic witch's shoes has been a transformative experience, teaching her to shed her "people pleaser" tendencies.

Ariana shared her personal revelations with the Mirror, saying: "Coming into the role, I think I would doubt myself – and maybe even have been a bit of a people pleaser." She continued, "Glinda, in a good way, is so sure of herself – she's taught me that it's okay to have boundaries and stop trying to please people.

When I think of all that she's taught me, it actually makes me a little emotional." Despite being known for chart-topping bangers like Love Me Harder, Thank U Next, and Don't Call Me Angel, Ariana's roots are firmly planted in theatre, having debuted on Broadway in the musical 13 at the tender age of 15.

She then skyrocketed to fame as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's Victorious while still in her teens. Ariana expressed her joy at returning to acting, explaining: "What I've really missed about acting is the opportunity to be somebody else." She added, "When I'm writing music, it's an extension of me.