Ariana Grande leaves fans gushing over video of her singing 'Wicked' song as a teen: 'Full circle moment'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ariana Grande gave fans a nostalgic treat on Sunday by reposting a video of her 14-year-old self passionately singing 'The Wizard and I', a signature song from the Broadway musical 'Wicked'.

The clip, shared by the Instagram account Voices of Gold, highlights Grande’s undeniable talent even as a young performer, as reported by The Daily Mail.

Ariana Grande singing 'Wicked' hit 'The Wizard and I' as a teen goes viral

The Voices of Gold clip showcased a young Ariana passionately singing "The Wizard and I", a song performed by the character Elphaba in the acclaimed musical.

The popstar, 31, appeared strikingly different in the vintage footage from 2008, when she was just 14 years old. Ariana sported long brunette hair and wore a short-sleeved black blouse. The video was captured during her days as a student at the Broadway Artists Alliance, an organization dedicated to providing top-tier training for talented young musical theater performers in New York City.

“Dreams don’t just come true—they defy gravity,” the post’s caption read.

"At 14 years old, @arianagrande was already dreaming of Oz, singing ‘The Wizard and I’ like she was meant to be there. Fast forward 17 years—now 31—she’s officially Glinda in the 'Wicked' movie, soaring through ‘Defying Gravity’ with @cynthiaerivo. Talk about a glow-up worthy of the Emerald City!"

Grande commented on the post with a teary-eyed emoji.

The singer, who is widely expected to earn an Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda Upland in the 'Wicked' movie, revealed her passion for the character more than a decade ago on Twitter. "Loved seeing Wicked again, amazing production. It reminded me just how much I dream of playing Glinda someday," she shared at the time.

Fans celebrate Ariana Grande’s 'full-circle moment'

Supporters flooded the comments section with praise for the singer, and her journey. “This role was her dream, I am so happy for her,” wrote one fan, while another remarked, “Her baby face omg the cutest.”

Another wrote, "Such a full circle moment for her," while another noted, "Honestly so glad she was cast as Glinda instead."

The video resonated deeply with fans, many of whom lauded Grande for her perseverance and talent. “Beautiful voice then and now,” one fan shared, while another added, “Ari was destined for greatness.”

"I was sooo impressed she really surprised me she fought to play the actual play Glinda not some pop version ..she was wonderful," a user said.

The other user commented, "They must sing at the Oscars."

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