General Hospital’s Scarlett Spears, who plays Donna Corinthos, sits down with Maurice Benard for this Sunday’s State of Mind, and Soap Hub has your first look at two exclusive clips. In the candid conversation, Spears opens up about her sweet connection with Ariana Grande and the surprising casting twist that led her to play Young Galinda in Wicked: For Good.
Key Takeaways
- Spears reveals Ariana Grande still texts her mom long after filming wrapped.
- She booked Wicked: For Good without realizing she was auditioning for it.
- Improvisation helped her land the role and ended up in the final movie.
Ariana Grande’s Sweet Bond With Spears
In the first exclusive clip, Spears (Donna) recalls how meeting Ariana Grande on set wasn’t just a quick introduction. Benard asks how nervous she was on day one, expecting a typical first-day moment. Spears explains that her actual first day involved wardrobe, but day two changed everything — that’s when she met Ariana.
Benard guesses that Ariana simply said hello. Scarlett laughs and says the moment was much more personal. She reveals, “She still texts my mom. She texted her today, this morning.” Scarlett explains that she plays the younger version of Ariana’s Galinda in flashbacks. Their instant connection surprised her, and she describes Ariana as “so sweet,” a sentiment Benard echoes immediately.
The Casting Twist That Took Spears by Surprise
In the second clip, Benard asks Spears to walk him through the beginning of her Wicked: For Good experience. Spears admits she didn’t even know she was auditioning for the film. “I just went straight to a director session,” she says. There was no taped audition and no indication that she was stepping into a major movie project.
She explains that the director gave her several notes to test how she handled different directions. Spears passed each one, and then came the emotional moment she’ll never forget — her manager called with the news that she booked the role. “I was so happy. I cried,” she tells Benard.
Benard also asks if improvisation was part of the process. Spears confirms it was, sharing that she improvised a scene she can’t talk about yet because it appears in the movie. She keeps the details under wraps so fans can experience it fresh.
A Charming, Candid SOM Episode Ahead
Spears’ warmth, honesty, and excitement shine through both clips. From her growing friendship with Ariana Grande to her unexpected leap into one of the biggest movie musicals of the decade, this State of Mind episode is full of surprises and heartfelt moments fans will love.
