Cynthia Erivo Swoops In To Protect Ariana Grande From Fan Charging At Her At ‘Wicked’ Premiere

Cynthia Erivo just proved she’s a solid friend “For Good”! The actress swooped in to protect her pal and “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande when a fan charged at her on the red carpet. A man was seen rushing toward Ari and putting his arm around her in a sudden and scary incident at the “Wicked: For Good” Singapore premiere on Nov. 13. Cynthia didn’t hesitate to intervene as castmate Michelle Yeoh was also on hand to assist. The moment went instantly viral, with relieved fans praising Cynthia for taking quick action and setting another example of her and Ari’s unbreakable bond! Ari recovered like a pro and continued down the press line with her “Wicked” fam, making sure to keep the celebration going. She and Cynthia were all smiles with Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans shortly afterward, and the pair reacted to their recent Grammy nomination for “Defying Gravity” and even teased that their sisterhood will live on beyond “Wicked” when Ariana’s Eternal Sunshine tour kicks off in 2026. “Wicked: For Good” hits theaters starting Nov. 21.