Plus-size dancer Tegan Browne-Winter aims to inspire others in new Wicked film

Tegan Browne-Winter, a plus-size dancer in the new Wicked film, aims to inspire others after facing discouragement in her dance career due to her appearance. She was told to lose weight but persevered to follow her passion. Spotted at a dance workshop in 2022, Browne-Winter landed a role in Wicked, dancing alongside Ariana Grande. A clip of their performance has gone viral, encouraging fans to recreate the dance. Browne-Winter expressed excitement about the film's diverse cast, including other plus-size dancers. She hopes to be a role model for young people, showing that talent and hard work can lead to success in the arts.