'Wicked' auditionee Amanda Seyfried reveals what she really thinks of Ariana Grande's performance

Amanda Seyfried Says Viral 'Wicked' Singing Video Was Not Her Audition

Yes, Amanda Seyfried auditioned for Wicked — but that viral video isn’t her audition tape. The Oscar nominee, 39, dispelled social media chatter that a video of her performing “Popular” from the hit musical was her attempt to bag the role of Glinda in director Jon M. Chu’s recent movie adaptation. Instead, she was simply having fun behind the scenes at a photo shoot. “I think it was during COVID. I was doing a Lancôme shoot in Long Island City. …

Amanda Seyfried Says Ariana Grande Was ‘Meant to Be’ Glinda in ‘Wicked’

Ariana Grande has brought the magic to Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch — and even snagged a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. One person who is particularly happy for her is Amanda Seyfried, who also auditioned for the coveted role. The actress told People in a new interview that she thought the film was “fantastic,” adding, “It’s an extravaganza, which is what [Grande] does really well. And [my kids] have been playing the soundtrac…

Amanda Seyfried Says Ariana Grande Was “Meant To” Play Glinda In 'Wicked'

Amanda Seyfried praised Ariana Grande's performance as Glinda in 'Wicked' after campaigning for the role.

'Wicked' auditionee Amanda Seyfried reveals what she really thinks of Ariana Grande's performance

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are receiving all kinds of love and support over social media and interviews about their performances as Glinda and Elphaba in the box office hit Wicked. Throughout their press tour over the past couple of months, clips and videos have come out showing the now iconic duo auditioning for their respective roles. It’s been made very clear by director John Chu and the stars of the film that the audition process was lo…

Amanda Seyfried Clarifies That Viral Video of Her Singing 'Popular' Was Not Her 'Wicked' Audition

Amanda Seyfried clarified that the viral video of her singing “Wicked’s” hit song “Popular” wasn’t her audition to play Glinda for the film. The actress cleared the air during a conversation with People magazine on Tuesday, saying she recorded the now-resurfaced video during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was not auditioning for ‘Wicked’ yet, but I knew it was, like, coming up,” she said, adding that she was just f—g around really.” View th…

Amanda Seyfried Comments on Viral ‘Popular’ Video, Clarifies Misconception About the ‘Wicked’-Related Clip | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Amanda Seyfried is commenting on that viral video of her singing “Popular” from Wicked, clearing up a big misconception about it. The 39-year-old actress shared that the clip is NOT from her audition as Glinda. Keep reading to find out more… Amanda told Variety, “I think it was during COVID. I was doing a Lancôme shoot in Long Island City. Elizabeth Stewart [was] my stylist. I was not auditioning for ‘Wicked’ yet, but I knew it was like coming u…