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Ariana Grande: Therapy's Role in Her Stardom Journey

• Ariana Grande began therapy at eight, prompted by her parents' divorce, emphasizing its importance from a young age.
• Grande advocates for universal mental health services, describing her therapy sessions as "life-saving.".
• Grande's role in 'Wicked' has been an emotional journey, forming a close bond with co-star Cynthia Erivo.
• Grande's personal and professional journey underscores the importance of mental health services and her advocacy for universal access.

Ariana Grande, the acclaimed singer and star of the Broadway musical adaptation Wicked, has recently opened up about her personal journey with therapy, tracing it back to her childhood. The 31-year-old artist revealed that she first sought the help of a therapist when she was just eight years old, a decision prompted by her parents' divorce. In a candid conversation with The Sun on Sunday's Bizarre column, Grande shared, I first saw a therapist when I was eight after my parents' divorce - but I don't think I was really mature enough to process things. But as I have gotten older, my therapist has been everything to me. This statement underscores the importance of mental health support from a young age, even if the full benefits may not be immediately apparent.

Grande's Advocacy for Universal Mental Health Services

Grande, known for her hit song 'We can't be friends,' has been vocal about the transformative impact of therapy on her life. She has previously described her therapy sessions as life-saving, emphasizing the crucial role they have played in her mental well-being. Her advocacy for mental health services extends beyond her personal experiences. She passionately believes in making therapy and mental health services universally accessible, stating, Therapy has saved my life. That is why I am so passionate about making therapy and mental health services available for all. It shouldn't just be for those that can afford it. This sentiment resonates with a broader societal conversation about the need for affordable mental health services. Grande's advocacy adds a powerful voice to this ongoing dialogue, highlighting the disparity between those who can afford such services and those who cannot.

Grande's Emotional Journey in 'Wicked' and Bond with Co-star

In addition to her music career, Grande is currently making waves in the film industry with her role as Glinda in the adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked.' This film serves as an unofficial prequel to the Judy Garland classic 'The Wizard of Oz.' Grande's journey in the film industry has been an emotional one, as she shared, We have become such criers - especially in the last few weeks. As we have been able to see the final product of what we have done, as we have been able to see people's reactions to the movie - it's just been so emotional. Her co-star in the film, Cynthia Erivo, who plays the misunderstood green girl Elphba, has formed a close bond with Grande. The singer described their relationship as akin to sisterhood, stating, Cynthia and myself just randomly burst out crying - but don't worry, they are good tears! Honestly, she has become my sister. The first time we met we had what we thought would be a short conversation about what we wanted to achieve creatively - and it ended up with us talking for hours, bonding over so many things.