Ariana Grande stars in the film adaptation of Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch. When audiences see the movie in theaters, they will notice that the “We Can’t Be Friends” singer uses her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera,

It seems Ariana Grande wanted to pay homage to Ariana pequeña. During a recent interview, the “Thank U, Next” singer explained to Australian radio station Hit 104.7 Canberra why she decided to use her full legal name — Ariana Grande-Butera — in the credits for her upcoming film,

Though known professionally as Ariana Grande, the singer surprised audiences at early screenings of “Wicked” by using her full name in the credits. In a recent interview with Australian reporter Justin Hill, Grande explained that using her “little girl name” felt like a way to honor her deep connection to the musical.

Grande punctuated the look with a butterfly choker, a nod to Glinda's outfit in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.

Ariana Grande channeled her Wicked character at the Australian premiere of the movie musical, rocking a pink Vivienne Westwood ballgown similar to the on worn by Billie Burke in The Wizard of Oz.

Ariana Grande makes her relationship with 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater Instagram-official with a photo from the film's Australian premiere.

In an interview on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" on November 4, Broadway actor Ethan Slater couldn’t contain his admiration for girlfriend Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked".

Ethan Slater had nothing but praise for his girlfriend, Ariana Grande, while discussing her turn as Galinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. “She’s a comedy genius,” Slater, 32, said of Grande,

Ethan Slater had nothing but praise for his girlfriend, Ariana Grande, while discussing her turn as Galinda in the upcoming film adaptation of 'Wicked'