A heartwarming surprise took center stage on The Drew Barrymore Show when Drew Barrymore stunned Wicked star Ariana Grande with the original Glinda wand from the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz.
In the upcoming episode airing Thursday, Drew presents Ariana—who plays Glinda in the new Wicked films—with the iconic prop, leaving her visibly emotional and nearly in tears. Drew revealed that securing the wand was no easy feat, as it had been sold to a private collector after previously being displayed at The Smithsonian. The wand was recently purchased at auction for over $100,000, highlighting its historical and cultural value.
Ariana, now part of the legacy of Glinda through her role in the Wicked adaptation, was deeply touched by the gesture, which connected her to the character’s storied history. Fans of both Wicked and The Wizard of Oz are sure to enjoy the sweet moment, bridging the past and present of the beloved fantasy world.
Be sure to catch the full episode to see Ariana’s emotional reaction to holding such a treasured piece of movie history!
