Cynthia Erivo on Wicked Premiere Incident: 'I Just Reacted to Protect Ariana'
Update: 2025-11-20
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Cynthia Erivo, co-star of Wicked: For Good, recounts her instinctive reaction to protect Ariana Grande during a Singapore premiere incident where a man rushed Grande. Erivo, along with Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum, was walking the carpet when the man, Johnson Wen, pushed past photographers to reach Grande. Wen was later arrested and charged for being a public nuisance, sparking outrage online. Erivo emphasizes the importance of safety and support within the cast amidst such unsettling experiences.
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