Ariana Grande revisits her experience as a child actor on 'Victorious'.
A popular singer who began her career as a child actor on the Nickelodeon show shared her memories from the set of "Victorious" during a conversation for Penn Badgley's podcast, "Podcrushed."
When she was just 14 years old, the artist traveled to audition with Liz Gillies (who portrayed Jade West) for the show. Upon hearing that they were cast, Grande and Gillies were ecstatic. They both cherished the opportunity to perform and were eager to make acting their lifelong career.
Grande starred in the series "Victorious" from 2010 to 2013.
Looking back on their time on the show, Grande shared fond memories, expressing gratitude for the chance to create such memorable roles. "We feel so privileged to have been a part of something so special for many young kids," she said. "I think we're rethinking our connection to it right now if that makes sense."
During the podcast, Badgley, who features in Grande's new music video "The Boy Is Mine," discussed her experiences working in the spotlight during her teenage years. "I think the environment needs to be made safer if kids are going to be acting," she responded. She expressed a need for therapists on set and recommended that parents be allowed to be there for their children.
Therapy should be mandatory for young performers, according to Grande, be it acting or singing. She also found it heartbreaking to hear about negative experiences faced by some of her fellow child performers.
Determined to make the environment safer, Grande stressed, "I'm still working through my relationship with it."
In November, Grande will rejoin the screen with "Wicked: Part 1."
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Grande mentioned that she and Liz Gillies cherished the opportunity to perform on "Victorious" and saw acting as a potential lifelong career, which was a significant part of their entertainment journey. Later, she emphasized the need for therapy and safer environments for young performers, arguing that it's crucial for their well-being, implying a focus on mental health within the entertainment industry.
