like evil The film is at the top of the box office, with Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth reminding viewers who the original “Friend Dorothy” was.
While discussing her portrayal of Glinda in the film adaptation of the Jon M. Chu-led Broadway musical, Grande responded to fans who think the Good Witch is a coded, as well as those who “ship” her and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). .
“Whether it's romantic or platonic, Glenda might be in the closet a little bit,” Grande said. Gay times. “You never know. Give it a little time. I mean it's just true love, and I think it goes beyond sexuality. It's just a kind of deep security within each other. That's probably why they ship it.”
Chenoweth, who originated the role in the 2003 Tony Award-winning musical, shared her successor's perspective on Glinda. “I also thought that way back when…” she captioned an Instagram post featuring Grande's quote.
Erivo also commented on the “true love” her character shares with Glinda. “I think Elvie is…she goes wherever the wind goes,” she explained. Gay times. “I think she loves Glinda, I think she loves love. And I don't think there's anything wrong with celebrating the deep connection between them. They have a real connection. It's true love.”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in evil.
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While Erivo is openly bisexual, and Grande has long been an outspoken ally of the LGBTQ community, the latter has received some criticism online accusing her of sexual harassment.
After being shown for the first time in theaters on Friday. evil It is expected to have a global opening of $165 million, with the second installment following on November 21, 2025. Chu is set to direct the global musical adaptation in 2021.
evil It follows Elphaba and Glinda as they meet for the first time at Shiz University and share a life-changing encounter with the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum).
