Ariana Grande posted a note on her Stories reflecting on 2023, calling it “one of the most transformative, challenging, yet happiest and most special years of my life” – and calling herself “deeply misunderstood.” .
The artist also revealed that she got matching tattoos with “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo.
The stars got the phrase “For Good” tattooed on the palms of both hands – an evil nod.
The 30-year-old pop star revealed the matching tattoos on her Instagram Stories on Friday.
Ariana, who has over 60 tattoos, had the date they were inked in the stories – April 24, 2023.
She also posted a note in her stories reflecting on 2023, calling it “one of the most transformative, challenging, yet happiest and most special years of my life.”
Ariana Grande revealed she got matching tattoos with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo
Ariana shared her note, which appeared to contain drawings for a Glinda tattoo as well as a unique bubble
Ariana, who has over 60 tattoos, had the date they were inked in the stories – April 24, 2023; pictured with Cynthia
Ariana shared her note, which appeared to contain drawings for a Glinda tattoo as well as a unique bubble.
Ariana plays Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-directed Wicked films.
The film “Wicked” is based on the hit Broadway play, which was based on the 1995 book “Wicked: Life & Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire.
Cynthia Erivo is set to play Elphaba and Michelle Yeoh is set to play Madame Morrible.
“Wicked” will be divided into two parts, released one year apart.
Wicked Part 1 was originally scheduled for release on Christmas Day 2024, but was pushed back to November 27, 2024, with the second episode set to release on December 25, 2025.
The note she shared reflected on her 2023, the year she worked on the Wicked films and was working on a new album, which she announced she would release in 2024.
Adding bubbles to her note on her stories, Ariana wrote, “One of the most transformative, challenging, yet happiest and most special years of my life.” There were so many beautiful yet polarized feelings.
“I have never felt so exposed and accepted by what life wanted to teach me.” I have never felt so fulfilled and present in my work and able to appreciate every moment.
The note she shared reflected on her 2023, the year she worked on the Wicked films and was working on a new album, which she announced she would release in 2024
I have given everything I could have given with all my heart and of myself to the projects I've been lucky enough to be a part of, and I've learned so much from every brilliant, beautiful soul I've had the privilege of working with 'To create art and whose paths crossed.'
In addition to opening up about her role as Glinda, Ariana also appeared to address the criticism she's faced about her personal life this year.
Ariana and husband Dalton Gomez separated after two years of marriage in July 2023 – the date of separation was listed as February 20, 2023, according to divorce papers.
Soon after, it was revealed that she was dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
Soon after, it was revealed that she was dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater
Days after revealing their relationship, Ethan filed for divorce from his wife Lilly Jay, who was born in 2022.
“I have never felt so much pride, joy or love and at the same time felt so deeply misunderstood by people who don’t know me, who are piecing together whispers and making whatever they want out of me and their assumptions about my life.”
Add: I learned how much more important one of these things is than the other.
“I have never felt so tightly hugged and deeply protected by those who love and understand me (friends, family and fans alike). I feel safe, even in the midst of so many things that I would normally be afraid of. I listen to myself and trust myself even when fear or trauma tells me not to.
“I respond to things that deserve my energy and remove and protect myself from things that don’t.”
Ariana continued, “I'm so incredibly grateful for all the feelings I've been able to feel so deeply this year.” Mine and Galinda's alike. The incredibly hard ones and the inexplicably lucky ones. I feel more human than ever. I feel deeper than ever before. I feel softer and stronger at the same time.
Ariana concluded her note: “I wrap you all in a cocoon of love and wish you a happy and healthy New Year.” If you've ever felt misunderstood or alone, remember that it will pass and it's not you. Take a deep breath and know that you are so incredibly loved. I can't wait for next year. :)'
Ariana in the studio in October working on her upcoming album
Ariana imagined June 25th in another memory
Ariana posted pictures from Wicked
Another showed her and her friends the shoes just weeks earlier
Ariana has posted several insights into her music making
Ariana teased fans about her music and revealed that she had been working on it for most of the year
Another snap showed a candle as well as a makeover of something
The eye-catcher with a rainbow in the background on the set of Wicked
Ariana and her cute puppy sit on a doormat that says “The Witch is Here”
Ariana is pictured in a January clip that she also shared