Ariana Grande responds to criticism over changing her voice in the film “Wicked”

Ariana Grandesinger and actress, has been on the small screen for a long time. The actress was successful in the Nickelodeon series “Brilhante Victória” and “Sam & Cat”. Furthermore, her career took off after the series as a singer, owner of the hits “God is a Woman” and “Problem”, the singer stands out for her vocal ability to reach more difficult notes.

Recently, the singer participated in the new film Wicked which will debut here in Brazil on November 21st.

Wicked

The film is based on the Broadway musical. It comes from the history of Wizard of Ozwhich doesn’t place as much emphasis on the story of the characters Good Witch and Wicked Witch of the West. In the play, that is exactly what happens. Her character Glinda, alongside the actress Cynthia Erivowho plays Elphaba, shows the friendship and differences in a future Oz.

In an interview with Vanity Fairthe singer spoke about the criticism she received due to her voice appearing in a softer and lighter tone, being proposed to her character during the filming of the film.

Change in tone

She counters that many people cannot understand the need to transform their voice, to get into character, and complains about the industry. “When it’s a male actor who does this, it’s praised… ‘Oh, he was so immersed in the role.’ And that’s part of the job. Old story: being a woman in this industry. You’re treated differently and put under a magnifying glass that some people aren’t.”

Even with so much criticism, she celebrates and is proud of her performance in the film. “Part of the reason I wanted to respond [no TikTok] It’s because I’m really proud of my effort and giving 100% of myself, including my physique, to this role. I’m proud of it and I wanted to protect it.”

Furthermore, he concludes how he deals with this for a long time and does not let it affect him during these years of his career.

“Honestly, I’ve had to work really hard to be able to last this long and heal certain parts of my relationship with fame and what I do because of these tabloids that have been trying to destroy me since I was 19. But you know what? I’m 31 years old and I’m not a perfect person, but I’m definitely profoundly good, and I’m proud of who I’m becoming. I will never let dishonest and evil tabloids ruin my life or my perception of what is real and good.”