Ariana Grande, currently awaiting her first Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked, reflects on the healing power of her 2019 album Thank U, Next. Released after a challenging period of grief and trauma, including the loss of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, a breakup with Pete Davidson, and PTSD from the Manchester bombing, the album became a lifeline for Grande. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she described the album as a "means of survival" and a therapeutic process that helped her cope. Despite the quick turnaround from her previous album, Sweetener, Thank U, Next was a huge success, topping the Billboard 200 for two weeks. While focusing on acting now, Grande has received multiple acting offers, including a wedding comedy and a Spaceballs sequel. However, she’s not rushing into any decisions and values creative projects that truly excite her.