Despite what an open book she is, there's lots people may not know about Ariana Grande.
From 'Jaws' Themed Birthdays to Ghost Hunting: 10 Things You Don't Know About 'Wicked' Star Ariana Grande
Ponytailed pop princess Ariana Grande, 31, makes her bid for movie magic as Glinda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz prequel Wicked, the big-screen version of the Broadway musical of the same name.
The role has earned her Oscar buzz — and led to a romance with costar Ethan Slater. Kristin Chenoweth, who originated Glinda on the Great White Way, said her petite pal was “born to play this role,” adding, “When somebody I’ve known since she was ten gets to do my part, it’s exciting and bittersweet at times and beautiful.”
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Ariana Grande is receiving Oscar buzz for playing Glinda in 'Wicked.'
1. Grande's parents chose her first name after being inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat.
2. The singer's third birthday party was themed around the shark thriller Jaws.
3. At age eight, she sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Florida Panthers home game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Ariana Grande had a 'Jaws' themed party for her third birthday.
4. She’s followed a plant-based vegan diet since 2013 and says, “I love animals more than I love most people — not kidding.”
5. Grande has adopted multiple rescue dogs, including a pit bull mix named Myron and a beagle-Chihuahua cross called Toulouse.
6. As redheaded Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s Victorious, she had to dye her tresses every other week, which left her hair severely damaged.
Ariana Grande has followed a plant-based vegan diet since 2013.
7. Grande's menagerie does not include felines because she’s allergic to cats.
8. The ghost hunter claimed to have snapped a photo of three demon faces at Kansas City’s notorious Stull Cemetery, which has been called one of the seven U.S. gateways to h---.
9. The ink lover has over 40 tattoos, including the word Lumos — the spell used in the Harry Potter fantasy books to produce light.
Ariana Grande has snapped a photo of three demon faces at Kansas City’s notorious Stull Cemetery.
10. Grande has a light coloratura soprano vocal range that spans four octaves.
