Ariana Grande as Glinda vs. Other Portrayals! 🫧

[@_carolinaa]

The first one is so iconic 🩷🪄 Rip Billie Burke

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

YES MY GOD YES😁😁😁❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ariana_4ever]

Nahhh

[@Ariana_4ever]

It’s the worst

[@_carolinaa]

@@Ariana_4ever yk Ariana Grande herself wouldn’t like to hear that a person in her fandom is hating on the original Glinda right ?

[@Ariana_4ever]

@@_carolinaa idc

[@fantasyprincessgirl]

“A dream is only as strong as the dreamer who believes in it.” - Glinda the Good Witch

[@wesamqataweneh]

🥹🤍

[@thepinkelephant2520]

Good quote!

[@Haylee-fy3fv]

I love that they put once upon a time in there because I am obsessed with that show

[@zoesuckss]

Me too!

[@PATRICK-LEGER]

Same it's my favorite Once you finish the show, you've forgot enough to watch it all over again. Like every season is something different. The casting is better than most disney live actions😂😂

[@SageTheSwift13]

Same I love it literally show much (hook 😍)

[@Bubbleseatfish]

FR

[@rahbeeuh]

I enjoyed that show so much. It had 6 fun seasons ​@@PATRICK-LEGER

[@CuteHimbo]

I just love Michelle Williams as Glinda! That sober yet splendid dress! The long hair looked great on her too! And it's Michelle Williams so she was very charismatic and well-acted too! Favorite Glinda.

[@moniqueboucher8011]

Jen Lindley ❤

[@lovelyn741]

Once upon a time undoubtedly has THE BEST CASTING in any tv show ever

[@GoodShockwave]

Agreed

[@josephinemadolobergquist7325]

Ugh I fell in love with that show so quickly and was lost for like 2 weeks after I finished it because I was like *“Now what?”* Didn’t help that it was right in the beginning of quarantine in 2020 lmao

[@DCYuls_Karma]

Omg yes I’m a huge fan Rebecca Mader slayed Zelena

[@loveqoco6677]

YESSSSSSS❤

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

I never watched while it was on tv😢 but i honestly think that show is genius now

[@rahbeeuh]

Not enough people give Michelle Williams the props she deserves for her role in Oz the Great and Powerful. She brought such a warmth to the role.

[@vicentehizon6202]

She is great as Glinda, but the decision to have her, Theodora/Mila Kunis and Evanora/Rachel Weiss being resorted to being love interests for the Wizard/James Franco hurts the movie and goes against what Oz is always about: feminism. Notice that the major power-players in the Oz books and adaptations, both good and wicked are primarily women. The only men that are in power, say the Wizard and the Nome King, they are small in the bigger game of Oz.

[@rahbeeuh]

@@vicentehizon6202 I wasn't defending the film btw I was just noting Michelle Williams did a phenomenal job.

[@lilachodan4941]

Yes. Love it. That was literally the only one I saw

[@polarbearstudio90]

@@vicentehizon6202well they to make it for everybody not just woman now.

[@pink-a-palouza7888]

She was the only good thing about that movie

[@anchineliu7355]

Kristin Chenoweth was pretty awesome

[@ann5935]

Uzo Aduba is just simply STUNNING in that dress 😍😍 i love how they made her shine like magic with those lights

[@embeetoast2211]

Billy Burke is the only one I knew. Except for Michelle Williams. That movie is so underrated.

[@whoevr]

michelle williams?

[@thtswutshesaid]

​@@whoevryeah the 2013 Glinda.

[@andreeailie9053]

True 💯

[@nealdominicduenasibanez5998]

@@whoevrthe one who portrayed Glinda from Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful

[@post3097]

also i really like how they styled michelle’s glinda i think the fitting is so cute n flows

[@CuteHimbo]

Yeah, there's something truly mesmerizing about her! Sometimes less is more. I usually love Glinda, but ngl the huge frilly dresses are exactly how I'd design an evil fairy pretending to be good lol.

[@magicwandstudio3141]

@@CuteHimbothat Glinda is actually the most faithful to the book compare to the otherd (minus the red hair). She is described as wearing white clothing.

[@ChaiLatte64]

Uzo's dress is my favorite. She looks like sunlight and gold are bursting around her. Very dreamy ❤

[@xoSiNgInGiNtHeRaInox]

So gorgeous, agreed!!!

[@gabrielleaugustin1019]

It’s so magical

[@vicentehizon6202]

Fun fact: the designer for Glinda's costume and all the others in _The Wiz Live_ is Paul Tazewell. He's now responsible for the amazing costume design of the _Wicked_ movies!!!

[@ChaiLatte64]

​@@vicentehizon6202Wow, I had no idea. He has fantastic taste. An absolute LEGEND.

[@Lily-ro1dj]

Her dress is gorgeous! Not crazy about how they lowered her down.

[@claire51313]

I played Glinda in my play. she is so mystical and magical!

[@arianacareymariahgrande3582]

wow and they didn’t put u in the video… shame

[@amzi3]

i played the wicked witch :D

[@claire51313]

@@amzi3 how fun! my best friend played the wicked witch

[@claire51313]

@@arianacareymariahgrande3582 real

[@NaomiNambo-h3v]

It’s crazy Arianna was casted on there bc they had a victorious episode on this as well lol

[@MariaStar64]

And Glinda was Ariana's dream role and now she finally got it 🥲

[@overdramaticgoddess9696]

Yea. That version doesn’t exist to me

[@ZxyrielmaureeRoe]

No sweetheart that's not the reason, stay mad😘🤗

[@The_Cloth_Surgeon]

@@MariaStar64yeesh didn’t know the rest of us had to be careful for what she wished for

[@murasakira_]

​@MariaStar64 she was cute as dorothy for her character 😂❤

[@furlycee]

Ok but Chenowith’s soundtrack was on repeat throughout my teen years she’s my mvp Glinda ❤

[@kaveenasingsandcosplays3441]

I forgot there was even a Glinda in Once Upon A Time. Michelle and Ariana are such majestic Glindas!💖

[@danieldaniels5315]

Ariana gives more "mean girls" vibe...

[@susjf8644]

Wicked is different from the Wizard of Oz.

[@raisedfromash]

Glinda (GAH-linda lol) IS a mean girl in Wicked

[@lol-ot4pn]

Glinda was a mean girl.😂

[@pbee.njayay444]

First time?

[@ansri24]

well she was a mean girl in the beginning

[@lilyjxxo]

oz the great and powerful was terrifying

[@marshmeIIow1]

FR

[@nononoyup8494]

Is terrifying something good or something bad?

[@lilyjxxo]

@@nononoyup8494 it was just scary to watch as a kid

[@CuteHimbo]

The scene of Theodora finding out the truth about her sister right as she also realises that she took a very bad decision impulsively leading to her transformation is living rent-free in my head lol.

[@susjf8644]

And he was a fake.

[@alannashea6344]

Billie Burke the OG ❤

[@luminousstarchild]

Lol the way liz gillies got a mentioned for her victorious parody of wicked witch but Victoria glinda is no where to be seen shady 🤭

[@NVM14.]

Lena Horn the entire Wiz cast is my favorite BAR NONE ❤❤

[@whitestar7641]

Billie Burke and Kristin are my 2 true Glindas. Billie was the first to bring Glinda to life with perfection. Kristin revitilized Glinda in a new era with near the greatness that Billie did so many years before. Michelle Williams did Glinda's legacy proud, even if she may not have achieved the same level that I feel towards Billie and Kristin, she did amazing. I hope Billie is proud wherever she is, because she darn sure deserves to be with how many of us her grand legacy has touched. We'll always love you and the legacy you left to our grandparents, our parents, us, and undoubtely our children and beyond, Billie. All because of you, we have had so many great people that followed in your steps to give us more of your beloved character, even if they are portrayed in different ways!

[@cici35official19]

Billie, Lena, and Ubo are in my heart.

[@riasinterlude]

yes yes yes!

[@УлыбкаБильбо]

I loved this character as a little girl, now I grew up and became an actress and I'm playing her🩷

[@Bearfanatic124]

You sure

[@KaterinaDubois]

@@Bearfanatic124 They probably mean in a play.

[@Bearfanatic124]

@@KaterinaDubois oh yeah

[@TrulyJuju123]

Good luck on your performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 full circle moments are the best

[@dani.1170]

THE FIRST ONE IS SO ICONIC I remember watching that scene as a little girl and feeling so safe. Which is strange because its usually the opposite with certain scenes I remember fuzzily

[@amariannebattle]

I LOVED Uzo Aduba in The Wiz Live!!! ✨

[@Kazuma_kiryu311]

Yass

[@tierabrianne]

She looked STUNNING in that gold 😍😍

[@crimsonkitty1443]

If I'm being honest I'm not looking forward to seeing Ariana as Glinda. The Glinda I love is Kristin Chenoweth after her none could compare for me

[@hoziersexual]

Same.

[@anantayonzon854]

I respect your opinion but I say you haven't even seen the film, and then you can compare.

[@iamthesenate8825]

@@anantayonzon854there is a play named “wicked,” and you can probably already tell how Ariana will act.

[@ansri24]

well ariana has kristen’s blessing, and ariana’s glinda is so heavily inspired by kristen, you’ll be fine

[@hollywebb7511]

Kristin Chenoweth is the goddess of it! Don’t care what anyone says! Nobody will beat her ❤ All you little 12 year old grande fans can come for me if you want but she is the best

[@susjf8644]

Ariana herself would tell you that Kristine is the best.

[@susjf8644]

No need trying to insult AG fans. Ariana admires Kristine and she admires Ariana. They're such good friends.

[@hollywebb7511]

@@susjf8644 I mean she isn’t anyone to look up to sweetie. She ruined a family and many other relationships 😂

[@Palehotdog]

I grew up on Lena’s version. I used to tear up when she sung to Dorothy cus Lena really made you feel like she was singing to you too ✨

[@kingraquu3164]

Billie Burks and Sheryl Lee are magical looking 💕

[@serenitysfirefly]

Their costumes are all pretty, but Uzo's hair was absolutely stunning and regal! I've never seen The Wiz Live but I might now!♡

[@iCodeSwitch]

Amber Riley alone is worth the price of admission!! I listened to her solo number on repeat for literally months

[@tiflockhart5112]

Omg Sheryl Lee is gorgeous

[@2cool4u61]

They all did fabulous!

[@bionic_bat]

I have a signed picture of Billie Burke from when my grandma was young. I treasure it. She is the one and only Glinda.

[@CTheoryHunter]

No one can top Chenoweth’s Glinda!! Or Idena Menzel’s Elphaba!! They should’ve made the movie with them.

[@theesotericvoice3864]

They are both in their 50s, so obviously too old now. (Even Cynthia Erivo is pushing it, soon to turn 38, tbh.)

[@slayingsani]

Don’t forget Victoria Justice’s portrayal of her in victorious ❤

[@chryskiddrocks]

I love seeing older women in beautiful gowns. Wrinkles and lines go well with jewels and sparkles. Queens who have earned their crowns!

[@SageTheSwift13]

ONCE UPON A TIME YESSSS

[@myownfreemind6627]

I haven’t heard this version since it came out 😭 I just had such a hard whiplash WTAF

[@MizhiTimeJL]

loved the Wiz Live with Ubo Aduba, can’t wait for 2024’s rendition!! ❤

[@Elizabarbie12]

Billie Burke has it all 🎀💞

[@broadwaywes]

My favorite part is how this is formatted in the way that I can’t read anything

[@Acsissy1234]

Oh my god popular song i used to listen it i was still a cute teenager 😭😭😭it’s bringing back so many memories !

[@lorihenrytaylor4438]

I guarantee I was the only little white girl in the Jonesboro, Louisiana movie theater watching THE WIZ when it came out and I am so glad I was!!! Lena, Diana, Michael, and the rest of the amazing cast made that show sparkle! Bigotry punishes the bigot too! and bigots deserve it.

[@lovestosing1979]

Kristen Chenoweth hands down!!

[@arimoonbby]

Popular song >>>

[@ronica_sawyerrr]

I know she’s not on here but ✨Kara Lindsay✨ i love her

[@saram3449]

Never knew uzo played her! What an awesome choice

[@tiffsjourney877]

The first one will always be my favorite and have my heart bc it was such a big part of my childhood. 💯💕💞💓

[@malcameron]

They are all Iconic

[@TeaganProductions]

The once upon a time one is nostalgic

[@mrs.manrique7411]

I had only just learned a couple years ago that Billy Burke was a fashion icon of her day. She rocked every outfit she ever strutted in.

[@user-yw1fm1ck8h]

Ariana Grande

[@kebert2thumbsup]

Excellent song choice! 😁

[@Sharpe1502]

I love Uzo Aduba’s dress!

[@kitmika1983]

THE SONG CHOICE HERE MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@yayamariez]

You should put this on spotify!

[@mayaakisses]

uzo looks so beautiful

[@JaviontaviousIII]

all are so iconic

[@midnightmak3up]

billie will always be so incredibly iconic 🪄🫧

[@veronicatiffany777]

Can't believe Uzo did that right after breaking out as a star of OITNB!! From Crazy Eyes to Beautiful Fairy, she can play it all!!

[@RoyalFantasyofficial]

I LOVE GLINDA IN THE WIZARD OF OZ🥰

[@RuthFernando-co1nt]

Can you remember in victorious she was on the wizard of Oz play ❤

[@melsfavcrybaby14]

seeing kristen chenoweth on here made me so happy ❤️

[@frostythealien7480]

How can we see the names if they're blocked by the huge ass caption!!!! 😂

[@cvyyjg]

That's what I'm saying

[@logan9021]

add the video to a playlist and watch it from there

[@Jeremiah13tears]

@@logan9021thank you. Never knew it would disappear with that trick!

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

I love Lena Hornes lol it almost sounds like a southern accent and she’s just breathtaking. But after that Billie Burke has the best costume!! I can’t believe this character has become so popular 13 years ago I was Glenda the good Witch for Halloween and the dress was SPLENDID for coming from a costume shop. I even revamped it and put a big blue antique medallion on the collar and a hot pink/fishies sash on it later and was princess peach after.

[@allisonmoon2536]

UZO ADUBA IS FANTASTIC! I love her as Bismuth in Steven Universe

[@venusgxcha]

the first one is sooo iconic

[@J.P.Robles]

For those who don’t know the scene in the movie where Glinda, or Galinda, gives Elphaba the hat would take place during the Dancing through Life song/sequence The song includes scenes in which Fiyero is introduced, Fiyero meets Elphaba and Galinda, Galinda and Fiyero go to the dance at the Ozdust Ballroom, Galinda tricks Boq into asking Nessarose, Elphaba’s sister, to the dance, and Galinda gives Elphaba her iconic hat The Dancing through Life song doubles as a sequence because of how long it is It is in fact one of the two longest songs in Wicked the other one being No One Mourns the Wicked

[@jkspaintbrush1672]

Michelle williams 100% without a doubt.

[@CamilaPadillaOrtiz]

They are all so gooooodddddd

[@PetalsNPrayer]

Am i the only person who thinks ariana looks sickly with her blonde aesthetic?

[@Gregor_11Samsa]

Yep

[@goodnessattah5138]

Yes baby, you are the only one.

[@anitanoterajes]

Lmao the stans in the comments. You are not. Most agree

[@Gregor_11Samsa]

@@anitanoterajes not a stan but at least i'm not a hater lmao

[@iCodeSwitch]

It's not just you. It's like, rather than washing her out, it like.....yellows her out. She looks like a very beautiful princess with jaundice

[@DayaLucky-bg8lq]

Oz The Great and Powerful is my favorite version :)

[@JesiahThePinkGirl]

Billie Burke and Ariana Grande>>>>

[@GeraldAmamoo]

Loved Michelle Williams, Kristin Chenoweth and Ariaannaaaa❤❤

[@bratz_fan0840]

I grew up with Billie and Lena being my Glindas🩷💙

[@lissaz.6548]

Lena Horne ❤ The Wiz is just better in every way.

[@tylahjohnson9631]

Uso is my absolute favorite

[@aleathacoleman6413]

I wish they would reboot Emerald City. It was so good.

[@Jeremiah13tears]

Aww Sheryl Lee was absolutely adorable and sweet. What a great casting. As far as I’m concerned everyone was magical. Lena Horne made me laugh with that accent though.

[@kell_checks_in]

Nice survey, but hardly "every." There have been over 50 Glindas on Broadway alone.

[@that_thing_I_do]

My personal fave was Kendra Kassebaum.She even signed my Wicked themed guitar at the stage door.

[@roselover411]

I honestly don't think i can see anyone other than kristen chenowith as glinda in Wicked. All the other glindas did well and are essentially interchangeable to me in the role, but Wicked's glinda is a very different sort of character and Kristen was just iconic.

[@jesscharles1512]

Billy, Kristen, and Michelle are my favorite Glindas. I can't wait to see the new Wicked though. ❤

[@Iolliieee]

Ariana is the perfect casting for this role I love her🩷

[@Maeve_ME]

you forgot one. in the muppets version of the wizard of oz ms piggy plays both glinda and the wicked witch🩷

[@jeff.fliehman]

i forgot about “Oz The Great & Powerful” i was so excited to watch that as a kid but it was not that good but michelle williams portrayal of glinda was AMAZING still.

[@bella.g.sandoval]

Idk if you’ll count this or not because it’s animated but Bernadette Peters voiced Glinda in Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2013) :)

[@chi6454]

love Michelle William she mesmerized me

[@Sumaiya127X1]

Pentatonix Kirsten did it in their musical rendition of Wizard of Oz called Wizard of Ahhh’s

[@theresaweigelt]

Michelle Williams slays❤

[@zippyzippad]

Ugh i love Kristin Chenoweth so much!!!

[@preppyslayswiftie-13]

Wow, Sheryl Lee is so pretty!

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

First one and Lena Horne are iconic

[@Wilhelm-ko3ni]

Im so incredible hyped for this movie

[@ThiagoRDRG]

And the best one Fabi Bang, from Wicked Brasil 🇧🇷

[@chinita2463]

"Are you a good witch or a sandwich?" - Tori Vega/Víctoria Justice

[@MariaStar64]

My mom literally made that joke when we were talking about how proud we are for Ari 😂

[@catoniner]

I DIDNT KNOW UZO ADUBA WAS IN THE WIZ LIVE I NEVER SAW IT I LOVE HER SM!!!

[@vampvrisms]

I love Michelle as Glinda

[@victrola2007]

Oh Lena H. 💔🙊🤩 Uzo Duba's dress is breathtaking halo! She was too but had to give a nod to the gown.

[@Yonsake]

The fact I love Catwoman makes me love this MV❤

[@clatterslam]

I cannot get over how similar Ari looks to Jeffree Star with the light hair and brows