Ariana Grande has returned as Glinda in Wicked: For Good, and just like the first film, she’s credited under her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera. The actress previously revealed that the credit reflects a personal connection to the role and to her father, Edward Butera, who supported her at the sequel’s Paris premiere earlier this month.

With awards season in full swing, Erivo and Grande hit another ceremony together: the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards. Inside the event, the actors share a warm embrace and are seated near each other. Grande wears a Dior Haute Couture bird cage-inspired dress, while Erivo dons a plunging Armani Privé gown.

The One Last Time singer admitted that her pop career has "taken over" her life and that she is preparing to prioritise other passions.