Ariana Grande Reveals She "Might Have Ended Up in an Insane Asylum" Without Her 'Wicked' Role

While for long Ariana Grande has never been secretive about her various mental health issues, when the star recently went public about how the landing of her role in "Wicked" came at a crucial juncture in her life, many of her fans have left reeling on reflection of how much the star has crossed.

Speaking emotionally in an interview, Ariana revealed that bagging the role of Glinda in the film adaptation of the hit musical "Wicked", which based on the Broadway production, was a really trying moment for her in life. For the pop star, had this chance to step into the shoes of the good witch not come, she may have slid into an even darker hole.

"I was going through so much at the time. I felt like I was in this constant emotional turmoil," Ariana admitted. "I was dealing with anxiety, stress, being lost, you know? If I hadn't gotten this role, I might have ended up in an insane asylum. Honestly, I don't know what would have happened to me."

This candid moment defines not only the vulnerability of Ariana but her strength as well because she says she finds herself grounded by her passions: acting and singing. The star, who, as quoted earlier, has been through public scrutiny and personal heartbreaks, which included being an after-affects victim of the 2017 Manchester bombing and a highly-publicized breakup with comedian Pete Davidson, said that she was overwhelmed by the pressures of fame.

She describes becoming part of the team in "Wicked" as "a miracle." It not only was a more challenging character to play in the world-famous "Wicked" musical but rather became a sense of purpose, like something she needed. The magic of "Wicked", in terms of it being written on the themes of friendship, identity, and resilience, was indeed an overwhelming feeling for Ariana, and whatever picture she portrays with Glinda has already set a wave of excitement among fans and critics alike.

The part of "Wicked" also gave Ariana the opportunity to focus on something that is extremely meaningful: acting in a big movie, rather than just pop music. She went to the theater space where she could be good as part of a team of artists, and by working with her fellow actors and director, found a welcome balance in life by being in such a huge production.

Throughout "Wicked'," Ariana relearned to reconnect with her self and with her joy. "I'm grinning from ear to ear, I'm laughing, and I'm actually having fun for the first time probably in years," she said. "I didn't realize how much I needed this until I was in it; the music, the character, the energy-it all brought me back to a place where I felt like I could breathe again."

It has further reminded Ariana how important it is for her to care for her mental health and not to allow the outside pressure to consummate her. As such, she has become a mental health awareness advocate, encouraging her fans to seek help whenever they may need it, just as she did when she was in those dark moments.

Ariana has actually come full circle as she prepares to bring Glinda to life on the big screen. What started as a way for her to escape the overwhelming demands of fame and life's hardships has really become an evolution into becoming resilient and discovering one's self. Ariana Grande's story is a testament to the healing power of art and how sometimes, just the right role at the right time can make all the difference in the world.