Actress Cynthia Erivo Comes to Ariana Grande's Defense at Wicked Premiere in Singapore
Cynthia Erivo demonstrated her loyalty to Ariana Grande during the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore by swiftly coming to Grande's defense when a fan breached security barriers and approached the pop star. In a viral video, a man jumped over the barricade, grabbed Grande, and started jumping up and down before Erivo intervened, pulling the fan away. Despite the incident, both stars continued down the yellow carpet with reassurance from security.
The fan, known as “Pyjama Man,” later confirmed on Instagram that he had been arrested and released following the incident. Grande and Erivo have previously spoken about their strong bond while filming Wicked, emphasizing their mutual support on and off set. Their connection was evident during the premiere, highlighting Erivo's role as not only Grande's co-star but also her protector and friend in real life.