Ariana Grande Embraces Glinda's Mature Side for Wicked Press Tour

As Ariana Grande prepares for the release of Wicked: Part 1, the actress is embracing a more mature and emotional side of her character, Glinda. In the lead-up to the film's premiere, Grande has undergone a dramatic transformation, shocking fans with a brunette hairstyle - the first time in three years she has rocked a darker color.

Grande explained that this change in appearance is a deliberate choice to differentiate her press tour looks from the first Wicked film. "With the first [Wicked] press tour, I wanted to celebrate Glinda in a more on-the-nose way," she said. "Now I can show up as the actress who played her and play into the darker tones of the movie."

The singer-actress also paid tribute to the film's costume designer, Gilbert Adrian, by wearing a vintage black one-shoulder ballgown for the London premiere. The gown was originally worn in the 1952 musical film Lovely to Look At and was sourced from a vintage collection. Grande remarked on the emotional significance of wearing a piece designed by the legendary costume designer behind The Wizard of Oz.

As Grande continues her Wicked press tour, fans can expect to see a more mature and nuanced portrayal of the beloved character Glinda, reflected in both her fashion choices and her overall approach to the role.