Ariana Grande changed her name back to her full birth name in the credits of her new movie Wicked, after reconnecting with her father.
It will now read ‘Ariana Grande-Butera’ when the film’s credits roll at the beginning and end of the epic musical fantasy film, according to MY! News.
The Thank U, Next star’s full name is a mix of her mother’s last name, Joan Grande, and her father’s first name, Ed Butera.
The name change comes after the singer and her estranged father mended their relationship, after losing contact in 2013.
Grande’s graphic designer father split from her mother, Joan, when the star was eight years old.
Ariana Grande, 31, decided to change her name to her birth name ‘Ariana Grande-Butera’ for the credits of the movie Wicked, after reconnecting with her father; seen in 2024
The name change comes after the singer and her estranged father mended their relationship, after losing contact in 2013.
Lucky moviegoers in Sydney, Australia, were among the first fans to see Wicked, starring Grande-Butera as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, when it made its world premiere at the State Theater on November 3.
‘Wow, that movie was crazy,’ one fan could be heard sharing in the theater as the credits rolled and the ending music played loudly in the background.
“It was so good,” a young woman said on camera, wiping tears from her face. “It was so good I cried five times.”
Ariana previously discussed her relationship with her father in the 2018 song Thank U, Next, where she sang: “One day I’ll walk down the aisle/Holding my mom’s hand/I’ll thank my dad ’cause she grew up.” of the drama.”
She described their fight as “one of the hardest things” she had to deal with.
“It’s private… It took me a long time to accept it,” he said. Seventeen magazine in 2014.
“A lot of me comes from my father and for a long time I didn’t like that about myself. I had to accept that it’s okay to not get along with someone and still love them.”
She would give fans a brief glimpse into her relationship with her father when it was on the rise in a social media post of a photo of her father in 2017, writing, “I love you.”
It will now read ‘Ariana Grande-Butera’ when the film’s credits roll at the beginning and end of the epic musical fantasy film, according to E! News; she is seen in a still image from the film
Ariana previously described their fight as “one of the hardest things” she’s ever had to deal with; seen with his father and mother Joan in 2020
Grande was born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, but shortened her last name to just Grande at the beginning of her career around 2010.
The singer, songwriter and actress was born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida.
His family moved from New York to the Sunshine State before his birth, but then his parents separated.
As a result of her family dynamic, she chose to use her mother’s last name, Grande, professionally, although some people suspect that her close bond with her maternal grandmother, Marjorie Grande, may have also played a role in the name change.
While there is no specific date on record when she formally changed her professional name, she simply began using ‘Ariana Grande’ primarily for her music and acting career in the late 2000s or early 2010s.
Eventually, the We Can’t Be Friends singer and her father lost contact and became estranged in 2013.
But in more recent years, father and daughter have reconnected and appear to be on a much more positive path in their lives.
She also posted a black and white photo of her FaceTiming him over Christmas 2018, and another of them posing together backstage at one of his concerts on her Instagram Story, with the caption: ‘Foreva.’
Fast forward to the world premiere in Sydney and Grande teased fans in the United States by writing “20 days” in an Instagram post, in reference to the long-awaited US debut, alongside a photo in black and white of her and her co-star Cynthia Erivo.
The singer, who plays Glinda, the Good Witch of the North on Wicked, recently shared a black and white photo of herself and co-star Cynthia Erivo.
He also posted a photo of the two stars hugging alongside Wicked director Jon M. Chu, along with the first reaction from moviegoers who saw the premiere in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday.
“Wow, that movie was crazy,” one fan could be heard sharing in the theater as the credits rolled and the ending music played loudly in the background.
“It was so good,” a young woman said on camera, wiping tears from her face. ‘It was so good I cried five times’
He also shared a birthday tribute to the film’s director John M. Chu, who turned 45 on Sunday: “Happy birthday to the truly greatest director and also human in the world,” he wrote. “Thank you for being the most caring, empathetic and brilliant leader, but also the fiercest and most incredible friend.”
The Florida native concluded: ‘We appreciate you and love you endlessly!!!!!!!!!!! @jonmchu.’
He then teased Sunday’s big world premiere in Sydney by writing: “See you tonight in Oz.”
The superstar performer, who plays Glinda The Good Witch, arrived at Sydney’s State Theatre. alongside her current boyfriend Ethan Slater and her co-star. Cynthia Erivo.
Wicked is the origin story of “a green-skinned woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.”
Serving as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, it explores the narrative before Dorothy’s arrival and delves into the ancient friendship between the characters Elphaba and Glinda.
Wicked serves as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, exploring the narrative before Dorothy’s arrival and delving into the ancient friendship between the characters Elphaba and Glinda.
Wicked: Part One hits US theaters on November 22, followed next year by Wicked Part Two, which opens in theaters on November 21, 2025.
Along with Eviro and Grande, the cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, Peter Dinklage, Aaron Teoh, Grecia de la Paz, Colin Michael. Carmichael, Adam James and Andy Nyman.
The film is about an unlikely friendship that develops between Elphaba and Glinda, two warring witches in the magical land of Oz.
Elphaba is wrongly portrayed as an evil witch as she seeks to expose the fraudulent and corrupt wizard who rules the land.
Wicked: Part One hits US theaters on November 22, and the sequel, Wicked Part Two, will follow next year, opening in theaters on November 21, 2025.
