Ariana Grande looked completely unrecognisable in an unearthed video that showed her at age 14 belting out a Wicked song.
Ariana, 31, has been in the public eye for decades after first appearing on screen in Nickelodeon shows such as Victorious and Sam and Cat in her teenage years.
After becoming a successful pop singer the star now famously plays Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Wicked.
Weeks on from the release of the film that’s receiving a huge amount of Oscar buzz, an unearthed video has shown fans that Ariana has always been a Wicked fan.
A post from the Instagram page Voices of Gold has shown a split-screen video of Ariana singing The Wizard and I at 14 years old, and also singing in the film opposite Cynthia Erivo.
The caption read: ‘At 14 years old, @arianagrande was already dreaming of Oz, singing “The Wizard and I” like she was meant to be there. Fast forward 17 years—now 31—she’s officially Glinda in the Wicked movie, soaring through ‘Defying Gravity’ with @cynthiaerivo. Talk about a glow-up worthy of the Emerald City! 💚✨’
The caption continued: ‘This reel is your reminder that dreams don’t just come true—they defy gravity. Watch Ariana’s journey from teenage dreamer to actual star of Wicked. How’s that for a full-circle moment? 🌈
‘Also, who else is suddenly emotional about life goals? 😭💭
Ariana replied to this post with two emojis, one of a face with tears in its eyes and a heart shape, which was liked by other 10,000 fans.
Fans were moved by the video, as it highlighted the singer realising her lifelong dream.
‘Such a full circle moment for her,’ commented Malrett on Instagram.
‘Idc what anyone says: Glinda was written in the stars for Ari! I’m beyond proud of her!’ said broadwaydiva101.
‘Beautiful voice then and now!❤️,’ said lyndielou12.
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‘HER BABY FACE OMG THE CUTEST,’ commented zehraaaaa177.
In a festive act of generosity, the singer recently donated gifts to a Manchester children’s charity seven years after the terror attack that took place at her concert.
‘Thank you Ariana Grande! ✨✨✨,’ said Manchester Foundation Trust Charity on social media.
‘We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas. The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across @RMCHosp, @TraffordHosp @WythenshaweHosp and @NorthMcrGH_NHS.’
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