Amanda Seyfried sang the popular song from Wicked, which became an internet sensation after the musical film adaptation was released in 2024. The viral video created buzz that it was the actress’ original audition for the role of Glinda, which ultimately went to Ariana Grande.
However, in a recent interview with People magazine, the Mean Girls actress shot down the rumors. “I think it was during COVID. I was doing a Lancôme shoot in Long Island City. Elizabeth Stewart was my stylist,” she said of her video.
The actress admitted that she was just “fuddling” because the dress she wore was something out of Glinda’s wardrobe, so her stylist inspired her to sing. Later, Seyfried felt that Stewart should not have posted the video online. She added, “It was a really fun (behind-the-scenes) moment from my Lancôme shoot.”
Not Wicked, but Seyfried is no stranger to musicals – having done movies like Mamma Mia! And Les Misérables – and the sound of it is incredible! Although the viral video was not her audition tape, she still turned out for the role of Glinda in the film, but unfortunately, she did not get it.
“I definitely worked hard for it. And it was a very long process,’ said the Gone actress. He added, “And everything happens as it should.”
He even complimented Grande on her exceptional portrayal of the titular character, while revealing that her children have been playing the soundtrack “non-stop”. Speaking backstage in July 2022, the actress revealed that auditioning for Glinda became her priority because she hated her voice in her last musical, Les Misérables.
“Ever since ‘Les Mis’, I was like, I need to be better. I need to do better,” she said. The Seven Wheels actress recalled that her audition for Wicked made her realize how far she had come as a singer, something she needed to prove. “So whatever comes next music-wise, I’m finally ready,” he said.
Grande stars alongside Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage, Bowen Yang and others in the latest film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. This film is now available in theatres.
