Cynthia Erivo Slams ‘Weird’ Reaction to Friendship With Ariana Grande
Erivo said the attention around the pair’s bond became bizarre after millions of memes and a red-carpet ambush in which she shielded Grande.
- On Tuesday, actress Cynthia Erivo criticized the 'weird' fascination surrounding her close friendship with Wicked co-star Ariana Grande, expressing bafflement at the 'annoyance' some viewers felt about two women being genuinely close friends.
- Viral moments from the 2024 Wicked press tour, including frequent hand-holding, sparked extensive online commentary; Erivo noted that people acted like 'psychologists from their couches' while analyzing their emotional displays.
- During the Singapore premiere, Australian prankster Wen rushed the red carpet and grabbed Grande, prompting Erivo to throw herself between them while shouting, 'Get this man away from us now.'
- While some praised her swift actions, the internet labeled Erivo as Grande's 'bodyguard,' a characterization that made the actress uncomfortable as she questioned why her protective response was viewed as anything other than normal.
- Erivo linked the backlash to misogyny and misogynoir, describing the scrutiny as a 'double-edged sword' while preparing for Prima Facie, opening November 13, 2026, a courtroom drama emphasizing that platonic female friendship remains poorly understood.
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The two women have maintained a close friendship since the release of the "Wicked" films, and in November they got identical tattoos.
Cynthia Erivo Addresses ‘Annoyance’ Over Friendship With ‘Wicked’ Costar Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo is opening up about the widespread conversation surrounding her friendship with Wicked costar Ariana Grande. “It was interesting that there were many people who had become psychologists from their couches,” Erivo, 39, said in a recent interview with The Guardian while reflecting on the whirlwind press tours for the two-part movie. “There was […]
Cynthia Erivo Slams ‘Weird’ Reaction to Friendship With Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s friendship had become a major talking point during the press tours for the “Wicked” film franchise. However, Erivo has now criticised the unusual scrutiny surrounding her close bond with her co-star. In a recent interview, the Broadway star shared her views on how the internet dissected their actions throughout their […]
Cynthia Erivo addresses scrutiny over Ariana Grande friendship
In a new interview, the Wicked star also revisited the moment she stepped in after a man grabbed Grande on a red carpet in Singapore. The post Cynthia Erivo calls out Ariana Grande friendship scrutiny: ‘Why are they friends?’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
Cynthia Erivo Says Her Close Bond With Ariana Grande Was a 'Double-Edged Sword'
Cynthia Erivo is finally addressing all the negative gossip over her off-screen relationship with Ariana Grande ... calling their friendship a "double-edged sword." The actress sat down for an interview with The Guardian and, at one point, she…
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