Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo discuss crying, their favourite Easter Eggs, & tease Wicked Part 2

[@_JeffThurm_]

Speaking to Ariana and Cynthia about Wicked was a dream come true. As a massive fan of the original production, this was an ultimate fanboy experience for me. They are both so sweet, so kind, and so proud of their work. It was an honour to do this interview. I hope you enjoy!

[@audreylynn2128]

This interview was insanely well-done!

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

Certainly did!

[@Mark_R_Tho]

You’re phine tho 🫠

[@didiermoustique2726]

That was a really wonderful interview. Thank you for your good energy and also I have to say that I really like how you allow your personality shine through. Really great interview ✨️ 👏🏻

[@marieloumandl]

OMG JEFF!!!!!! Rocked this interview 🎉🎉🎉

[@jackie41083]

The way people are villainizing them for crying 😂 as if they should be emotionless and ungrateful about landing their dream roles

[@sonicool4227]

Girl tbh it gets to a point 😂😂

[@moonlightbaby4653]

And I bet if they were te opposite, people would end up dragging them too. Some ppl are just so bitter

[@meperdonas3020]

@@moonlightbaby4653 This- the people shaming them for crying would be shaming them for literally any other reaction they had. Some people are filled with so much hatred and the internet fuels it even more- its so toxic.

[@readingbythemoon]

@@sonicool4227it actually doesn’t. i wish we had more people normalising this level of emotion and vulnerability. the world would be a better place

[@elizaslife2276]

if I landed my dream role as either Glinda or Elphie I would be sobbing as well in the best way possible 🥲😭

[@saku.544]

"we have therapists, we're fine ! we're just happy ! " haha tell theeem

[@Haddydaniels]

I love that they’ve let people know that! It’s more than okay to show emotions!!! I sobbed.

[@pjmbyul]

I feel like many people just haven't experienced a true friendship that's gone through a life-changing experience together (i.e., Wicked) done with love and passion - these two women are secure in their emotions and are constantly sitting in them during this press tour. They're incredibly happy and fulfilled - of course they're crying all the time! They're expressing themselves in a very freeing and healthy way, in my opinion. They're all happy tears. It's actually been admirable to watch.

[@danielgamboa6670]

I'm totally convinced that the energy they all have in set might be shared with us and I feel something changing inside me

[@swirlingchi]

Transmission of love

[@ananyaverma1878]

Are you saying you're changed for good? 🤭

[@swtlikecndy4119]

Something has changed within you? 🤗

[@madis4913]

I totally get the crying. Especially for people who grew up with this piece it’s very emotional for a lot of people who needed it at a particular time in their lives. I haven’t listened to the album in full in years and I feel like with this press tour I’m having a moment with my twelve year old self again in the best way.

[@kiaraknight5380]

I love the way they lift each other up

[@kiaraknight5380]

Also two real singers discussing the intricacies of riffing and stuff is so cool and interesting

[@AquarianValkari]

THIS!!! God it's so hard to find 😫

[@manonspb]

There’s something about Ariana that, even with her soft styling and light hair and makeup, gives off an almost intimidating, boss-like energy. She commands a room without even saying anything, and even when she speaks in her soft voice, there is a certain authority to her.

[@JunkratJoules]

Her tattoos are horrible! I bet she will do like her ex(Pete) and have them removed some day.

[@jasmine5643]

the soft voice is fake. she only began speaking like this for the movie.

[@youbutterbelieve]

playing and embodying a character changes you. i think ariana is more secure and confident now as a person from playing glinda.

[@maellirosa4072]

@@jasmine5643 singers do that to preserve their voice, an Elphaba from broadway even talked about it

[@jasmine5643]

@@maellirosa4072 i already knew that. my point is that it’s not her natural voice.

[@anziocc]

can people just shut up and let them cry in peace

[@_JeffThurm_]

haha I hope you watched the part where I told them how much I cried and how I totally get it :)

[@anziocc]

@_JeffThurm_ I'm not talking about, I'm talking about some people on the internet talking shit about them,you did amazing on this interview

[@saku.544]

people are so miserable they're making think pieces about them in the comment sections of "gossip" videos (i clicked, looked at the comments and didnt watch the video). i don't think they realize just how unhinged they are and how terrible it actually is for their own soul to be dedicating so much energy to hating on someone.

[@bluewintersnow1802]

​@@saku.544 I saw those kinda videos on my feed too and clicked on them but I never watched. I'd just read the comments and yeah those people really are miserable lol

[@dts1813]

No

[@RobertSmartJr]

They look at each other with so much love. You can tell the entire cast had a beautiful bonding experience.

[@leinlad]

i genuinely feel like these press tours allowed people to nitpick every move she makes. and im starting to think that no matter what she does - whether she’s being bubbly and playful or reserved and professional, people will always find a way to twist it into something negative.

[@thatgirl9532]

Like yourself

[@eriree1270]

yes people hate ari just bc they want someone to hate without consequences. it’s sad

[@thatgirl9532]

@@leinlad home wrecker

[@thatgirl9532]

@@leinlad you are so gross

[@thatgirl9532]

@@leinlad I remember what you said and it’s honestly disgusting you seriously need help I mean you’d be ok breaking up a family Yuck. You are literally talking about yourself in this comment. Do something positive with your life instead of enjoying destroying people. Unbelievable

[@myong2206]

not ari talking about getting completely scalped during cynthia’s defying gravity riff 😭 😂😂 “that’s where my brows went, in case you’re wondering” JSJDBDJSHDHDHSJ

[@mileymbclimb17]

I've cried just as much if not twice as more the last few years because of how proud I am. I see it tonight but you can tell this movie is going to be one of the best

[@arianaswh0r330]

i cried five times watching the movie i get why they cry all the time

[@ahmadtawbi]

That they have to apologize for showing human emotions, shows in what society we live in and that the movie comes to a right time. 😤😑

[@sebascevallos1100]

one of the best interviews🩷

[@benistown4836]

Can I just say I really dislike how most interviews for wicked are like 5 mins long? Would really love at least a 15 min sit down.

[@_JeffThurm_]

Oh belive me I WISH mine could have been longer. I had millions more questions ready to ask. Sadly they only gave me 8 min for our full chat, so out of my control. But I know others who only had 4-5 min with them so grateful to even have that long! But believe me, agreed 🙏🏼

[@Xander-gj6su]

@@_JeffThurm_you are so hot

[@derekjamesjack92]

Check out The Sentimental Men podcast. They have an HOUR long spoiler free interview with both Ariana and Cynthia.

[@blakecavallaro5558]

5:18 the basket and picking of the road was miraculous

[@Princessdiana30x]

I cry all the time nothing wrong with it. I love evey interview. I love them both. ❤

[@brennanbourne]

This movie has never been more current with what is happening in the world today. I laughed, I cried. Probably the best movie I've ever seen.

[@spookyhouses]

Saw it tonight, was also bawling during Defying Gravity. That last note..ahhhh!!!!

[@foxtatertot]

I love Cynthia's riffs. They're just gorgeous. In the stage show, all of the Elphabas sing their songs differently. The only rule with Defying Gravity's final riff is that it ends on a C#5. Other than that, the Elphabas can do whatever the hell they want with the final riff. Also, when watching the movie, and hearing Erivo's version of The Wizard and I, and I just LOVE that she does the opt up during the ending belt. This same opt up has been done by Elphabas since after 2004, when the opt up was made popular by former Broadway Elphaba, Eden Espinosa.

[@missthechris]

I can't wait to see No Good Deed in Part 2! 😌

[@priscillacyannimorris]

I cried during the entire film. Entirely. Start to finish.

[@myong2206]

i’m not ready for for good 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔

[@cam4894]

I'm not a cryer, but I cried twice at this movie and never had at the play, but I think it's because on stage you can't really make out the emotions on their faces, but Ariana and Cynthia killed it with their emotions! I know I'm going to ugly cry during part 2! I'm taking tissues...

[@MinaGreen8845]

31 years old Ariana Grande and 37 years old Cynthia Erivo

[@xmashymoox]

The people judging their crying don’t understand! I saw the movie yesterday and sobbed tbh 😂😭❤

[@gigiverhoef1101]

He is so cute

[@titozdiaz]

SCALPED AND BALD LMAOOO I fkn love them sm 😭🤣🤣🩷💚✨

[@kelownatechkid]

People are being too cruel IMO. I would never want to be in the public eye like this lol

[@notlelola]

2:08 the whispered "me too"

[@tatianabaeckstrom303]

The one that made me cry was the ball the dance at ball & elphaba was dancing & ariana copying her & every1laughing ,that made me cry cuz I feel for her

[@dianahinojosah2489]

Wicked make me cry for how it so good

[@kathrynnnaipao8017]

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@Qtmars666]

I can’t believe they have to explain themselves..:(

[@xViceBeach]

Just saw this on Wednesday for my birthday AMAZING FILM 💚🫧🩷

[@Paula2128]

4:20 legit thought they were about to kiss, lol

[@mailyak442]

3:23 I’m going to BAWL in For Good, guaranteed 😭

[@blink-tt2zp]

ari queeeeen

[@TheCraftofPetra]

the crying is real!

[@madisonhalliday1915]

LOVEEEE

[@blakecavallaro5558]

IM NIT THAT GIRL MENTIONED

[@fadispositions]

oh who is he ?🙂‍↕️

[@Gfdcnjjyfx]

the interviewers dirty ass jacket tho

[@_JeffThurm_]

😭😭😭 it was raining and i had no idea it left a mark im mortified honestly

[@madelinekouassi9884]

​@@_JeffThurm_ Don't be ! It's completely fine

[@MinaGreen8845]

Cynthia Erivo = the blue Fairy pinochio

[@arachnidlupus7625]

Jesus Christ. I will never understand the bizarre obsession America has with "Wicked". It is just a PLAY. A MOVIE. You guys are acting as if this is some...reality altering scientific breakthrough? It is WEIRD. Crying over art is absolutely valid, but at these extremes it is just dumb and WEIRD.

[@thatgirl9532]

Love Ariana as an artist/actress but don’t love what’s happened in her love life. Sorry, I just would never date a boy who had a baby with his wife let alone being long term sweethearts, I think it’s short term thing b/w her and Ethan… Also fantastic interview Jeff! ❤

[@firewind3509]

That’s how I feel. She’s no doubt a talented individual and seems kind. But it’s difficult to overlook the scandal regardless of how they try to spin it, it’s smeared the film slightly. Her fans would really come for you for stating things like this but everyone is allowed their opinions

[@thatgirl9532]

@@firewind3509 oh trust me I’ve received loads of disrespectful comments from her fans (I’m a fan too of her music/acting) but not her character and people have lost their minds and literally agree it’s ok to break a family up which I found hilarious 🤣 but also very upsetting 😢 . It’s gross honestly. Ethan is 1000% in the wrong too, he’s a terrible person/father as well. Thing is with Ari, this isn’t the first time she’s behaved like this. Naya Rivera is an example with her ex …. If people like that kind of stuff and think it’s ok to do that it really says a lot about them, I have respect for myself and others and wouldn’t ruin a marriage/family I mean wtf are they seriously thinking… it’s insane and yuck

[@susanaweeber]

She just radiates bubble head energy with the faces she makes. Why does she act dumb on purpose? It’s so obnoxious!

[@Russellsplant]

It was terrible. An hour too long, weirdly paced, vapid.

[@MinaGreen8845]

Ariana Grande & Dalton Gómez Marriage 2021-2024 Ethan Slater & Lilly Jay Marriage 2018-2024

[@JunkratJoules]

Oh, this presenter is actually talking to that black girl, seen so many interviews where they ignored her. She kinda deserve it though.

[@ashtonb7931]

“that black girl”. her name is in the title. cynthia erivo.

[@melqniexo]

wow.

[@firewind3509]

Plenty of interviewers acknowledge Cynthia, she’s the main character in the film. Way to attempt to diminish her shine. She deserves better than comments like yours.

[@thatgirl9532]

@@JunkratJoules so disrespectful she has a name use it What’s up with gross people on here first admitting breaking up a family is fine next calling someone “that black girl” People need to sort out there issues

[@crohniequeenab]

Loved this movie it was so good. I can’t wait to go again and go to the singalong for Christmas. The soundtrack is just amazing. 💚🩷🖤🫧