Kristina Belle Celebrates Ariana Star's Casting as Glinda in Wicked

Kristina Belle, the original star of the Broadway hit, expressed her joy over Ariana Star’s casting as Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked by sharing a couple of nostalgic photos.

Excitement for the Leading Roles

First off, how thrilling is it that we finally have confirmation of the leading roles in Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked? Cynthia Erivo is set to portray Elphaba, while Ariana Star has been tapped to play Glinda. Honestly, it’s hard to imagine a better duo for these iconic characters, and the original cast certainly agrees! Kristina took to her Instagram to share her excitement.

Nostalgic Memories

The first image shared is a decade-old tweet from Star, showcasing her determination to land the role of Glinda: “I loved seeing Wicked again…amazing production! It made me realize how badly I want to play Glinda at some point in my life! #DreamRole,” she wrote back then.

The second image is a charming black and white snapshot of Belle with a younger Star, likely taken after Star saw the performance that inspired her tweet. “I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder,” Belle captioned the post. “From the very first day I met you (swipe to see!!), you were meant for this role. Congratulations @arianastar! You’ll be the best Glinda alongside @cynthiaerivo 💗💚 Love you!!”

Heartfelt Gratitude

Star expressed her heartfelt gratitude for Belle’s kind words, stating, “Words can’t express how much I love you. I always have and always will. Thank you for holding my hand.” Many others echoed their support, affirming that this casting feels like destiny. Honestly, it’s such an emotional moment—someone pass the tissues, please!

Talent Recognized

Critics who doubted Star’s ability to portray Glinda were quickly reminded that she is a Broadway-trained singer with incredible talent. So let’s not forget, Star manifested this role. As she sings in “Magic,” “I get everything I want because I attract it.” Anyone else feeling inspired?

Support from Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel, who played the original Elphaba, also shared her enthusiasm for both Star and Erivo’s casting. Menzel tweeted, “Congrats to two amazing women! May it change your lives for the better forever, just as it did for us. So much love.”

Looking Ahead

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Summary

Kristina Belle, the original Glinda from Broadway, celebrated Ariana Star’s casting as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film with nostalgic photos and heartfelt messages. Star’s dream to play Glinda, shared in a tweet a decade ago, has now come true. The excitement is palpable as both original cast members and fans express their support for the new duo, alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.