Ariana Grande recently found herself on the receiving end of an extraordinary surprise. During her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, which is set to air on Thursday, December 5th, this talented 31-year-old actress was presented with a truly special item - the wand of her character Glinda from the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. This moment was nothing short of magical.

Ariana Grande's Emotional Connection with a Hollywood Icon

The Drew Barrymore Show and the Surprise Gift

During the interview, host Drew Barrymore, 49 years old, announced with excitement, "I have something that's extremely exciting and special." It was then revealed that the wand, which was once owned by the Smithsonian and is now in private hands, was loaned specifically for this sit-down. As Grande saw the star-topped wand that Billie Burke used as Glinda the Good Witch in the film, she was immediately moved to tears. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much. Are you serious right now?" And then playfully walked off with the prop, quipping, "Thank you, guys, it's been fun. Bye!" Barrymore added, "You look so perfect with it."This encounter between Ariana Grande and the Glinda wand was a significant moment in her career. Grande plays Galinda Upland, the future Glinda the Good Witch, in the Jon M. Chu-directed Wicked, the stage-to-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Billie Burke, who passed away in 1970 at the age of 85, brought the beloved witch to life in the Judy Garland-starring film based on L. Frank Baum's Oz books.

The Significance of the Wand and Other Props

Glinda's magic wand isn't the only valuable prop from the classic film. Garland's iconic ruby slippers were put up for auction last month, nearly two decades after they were stolen from Minnesota's Judy Garland Museum in 2005. Additionally, the pointy hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West is also up for auction. These props hold a special place in Hollywood history and continue to capture the attention of fans and collectors alike.In the Wicked adaptation, Part One stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Oz's future wicked witch and enemy-turned-friend of Glinda. It also features Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, and more. Part Two is set to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025. People can go behind the scenes of Wicked with PEOPLE's new special issue available here.The full Drew Barrymore Show segment with Grande will air on Thursday, December 5th, and the show airs weekdays on CBS. This event is sure to be a highlight for fans of both Ariana Grande and The Wizard of Oz.