Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Shed Tears During Emotional WICKED Interview

[@JakesTakesTV]

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[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

that's how you do an interview in such a short allowed time.

[@stevenciccone8963]

It was a beautiful interview. You're very good at the deep dive sir

[@ryanlax404]

Well done sir!!!

[@breatheandsoar]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for a wonderful interview.

[@KPSTEINBERG]

I just stumbled upon this, not knowing who you are. You are one of the best, most thoughtful, intelligent and respectful interviewers ever. You could see how surprised and impressed they were. Congratulations

[@kieferclarkf1674]

Literally asks better questions than any other interviewer at these junkets I’ve ever seen. The actors are so used to the same old questions, and you Jake truly put time, research and effort into asking them unique and thoughtful questions I guarantee nobody else is asking them.

[@royeux]

Him being so handsome makes it even better

[@gianninoce1925]

Amazing job

[@rubyblue444]

Yesss!! He was phenomenal.!!

[@DEV3N87]

you people are hopeless. this was among the fakest and most contrived performative interview ive ever seen. this is why its a meme

[@MountainsAreCool]

@@DEV3N87Women can tell if you've eaten a fcking egg a week ago, but the most scripted interview ever goes right under their radar.

[@nathandiaz4847]

I wish they had a whole hour with him. Really unique, interesting and thought provoking questions, I wish more journalists would take this approach!!

[@playedbyayo]

We'd have seen much more..I wished too.. But they were great...worth the experience ❤

[@giggles7179]

You could tell they appreciated this too. Press junkets are notoriously @$$-numbing experiences for the stars that have to sit through the same questions sun-up to sun-down and these two in particular have been put through the ringer for this film. Like the Australian journalist's session that's gone viral, they'll remember this fondly. Unlike the acknowledgement that Menzel and Chenowith weren't particularly close during their run as the witches, you can tell the bond between these two women is deeply genuine and you wonder if they would have even met if not for this project. That they never even _tested_ together prior to the casting announcements is enough evidence that perhaps there really was magic at play here.

[@VerdaleStinsonBOWTIE]

I've never seen a friendship develop this genuinely and this emotionally from two ppl who never met and thru the connection of passion deeply care for one another. It's truly the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

[@megaqueen4688]

ngl they probably are soul mates and have possibly been this close in a past life. if you believe in that sort of thing

[@Talk2MeNice]

@@megaqueen4688 I definitely do!

[@cm-yu6gu]

It's weird on the one hand I totally believe they're soul mates and soul sisters and on the other hand their relationship seems weirdly shallow and not real and as if they don't really know eachother that deeply and I don't know why or how it feels like both at the same time lol

[@naysgaming]

@@cm-yu6gui feel this way too

[@BebeDaull]

Ariana is very clearly mirroring Cynthia's mannerisms.

[@lovexlightsx3]

HOW is this not longer my goodness

[@mariama2610]

RIGHT! I was thinking the same thing!

[@floatingjellyfish_]

That's what I just thought while crying because of their last response 😭😅

[@normann_]

Each wicked interview is about 5 mins so we’re lucky we got this one! Also different amazing questions

[@ScottSullivanTV]

Press junkets. They have to talk to a ton of people. They only get a short amount of time with each interviewer.

[@sharif9513]

this should have been so much longer! Just fantastic questions!

[@hanabanana9319]

i love that they asked him to stay for one more question which gave him the chance to finish it with the perfect question.

[@avangel13]

My thoughts exactly!!!!💛

[@chrissteffen3718]

He’s the goat of interviewers. I have no interest in seeing this movie, but maybe I will now.

[@nadimh3848]

It couldn’t have been more perfect. All of it 👏🏽

[@Sammyyrow]

Every time they cry, I cry. The genuine nature of their relationship is truly moving.

[@sydneyreid7401]

Yesss

[@liamshort2868]

Same here 🥹

[@tianingobeni9202]

literally everytime! i can’t hold my tears in

[@lilachodan4941]

I cry to but I need to pause and close the page because it is too much for my weak mentality and soul, I am shuttered after seeing them cry

[@GullibleTarget]

​@lilachodan4941 I have to actually lay down and rest every 30 seconds. I am not only weak but also an introvert. Life is so hard but i do my best.

[@karlarodriguez2593]

Ariana didn’t have to fully answer that last question but her emotions said it all!! It takes great skill and tact to get this sort of openness from people, Jake. Incredible work!❤

[@ryansweeney1661]

😂

[@Niojoki]

How dare they give this man only 8 minutes of an interview! Give this mqn his platform he deserves already🎉

[@camera0bsessedx]

he asked the best questions, they were so thoughtful, i wish this was longer!!!! great job

[@denimchicken5824]

They’re the worst human beings.

[@Houssamoon]

You deserve AT LEAST a 40 mins interview ♡

[@wiksa.444]

Now this is a real journalism. This guy right here is perfect for this job. The best questions ive ever heard

[@indigocosmic44]

exactly wow like im proud of him like im his mom

[@LunarVision1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NickHenry-t1e]

Journalism?? It's a fucking interview about a fairy tale lmao. Grow up

[@jamesdevlin7446]

Real journalism. Asking two dicks inane questions about a shit film. Yeah, really journalism. Forget those journalists whose lives are online the line reporting the genocide in Gaza. This ain't journalism hun, it's a puff piece.

[@ed93435]

didn't think I would be tearing up this afternoon. The questions were so beautifully structured, great job!

[@lukebaxter3252]

No joke, towards the end, my eyes were welling up. And this interview just helped me become even more excited to see Wicked, as I've never seen the musical on stage, and only knew of the basic premise before I saw all the marketing for this film. Along with Ali Plumb, you're one of the best interviewers out there, Jake.

[@BuenoSister]

SAMMMEEEEE!

[@obsessedwithmybfs4life]

me too!!

[@szewei85]

Jake & Ali best movie journo ever👏👏

[@ryansweeney1661]

😂

[@staciaallen3330]

Honesty, I can literally look at Cynthia & Ariana & tell how much they really love each other, care about each other & support each other no matter what ! their friendship / sister bond duo is absolutely everything & unmatched ! I really love them so very much ! 🥹😭🩷💚

[@jeremylittle7568]

The fact that they begged for one more question and the last question made them cry 🥺🙏🏾 what a interview, feel like we all needed to see this

[@billjohnson113]

Yes because it'd be on most interviews be asked the most uninteresting and boring questions to go longer but in this one, this guy asked ariana and Cynthia very thoughtful great questions to go shorter

[@ohwellwhateverr]

They cry in every single interview. It’s like they’re contractually obliged to. This whole press tour is fake af

[@Sh4rp_st4r_f4n]

Their friendship is so beautiful. You can tell they genuinely love each other.

[@danielaaguirre7429]

BEST interview ever!!!! How is this not longer??? Please give him a longer format with every good movie to come

[@lukejack9551]

Instagram parodies brought me here 😂😂😂😂

[@msammythenurse]

Me too😂

[@mjanae1985]

Same lol

[@Christaina]

Same lollllll

[@MiaAvery-z1b]

The " I love you" from Ariana to Cynthia was so sweet 7:17

[@juanitataylor2663]

Their friendship is so beautiful

[@ezrafaello]

they cry - I cry... this is so beautiful

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😅

[@Jancsia]

Now THIS is an interview. Thankyou for acknowledging Ariana AND Cynthia 💚🩷

[@TrollAlert-xv6qg]

Garbage

[@Samuel_Loegan]

​@@TrollAlert-xv6qg I can't blame you there. You know what people will say to me if I acted the same way they do, I'll be criticized for being too overreacting

[@reeofsunshine92]

You can tell Ari needed her strength. This was so beautiful. ❤

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Trash

[@WkndGrl]

They literally look so appreciative of you asking actual thoughtful questions lol good job sir

[@jayjay1k]

These two have just been crying so much during so many interviews 😆 love them so much! Such emotional ladies ❤

[@NickHenry-t1e]

It's weird. Mental illness maybe It's almost like this is a parody. It's so over the top it's ridiculous. Are you guys ok? How old is everyone in the comments?

[@Carolina-ql1kn]

It's bizzarre how young fans watch this and think this is normal behavior, no wonder young kids are so mentally screwed these days, they choose the worst role models and spend too much time online

[@TheHollywoodmomo]

This was so nice to watch! I loved the questions, I love the care & respect you gave & I love the connection they instantly had with you! Fave interview in a while.

[@SteveMallia]

That last question even brought me to tears 🥹

[@denimchicken5824]

They made a movie, they didn’t survive a war ffs

[@HausOfAlexx]

This is how an interview should be done, true journalism!!! Thank you for this

[@TaraHitchcock1]

Outstanding Jake! one of my favs you've done!!!!

[@echakamonjok]

Yeah this is my favorite interview so far. Thank you 🥹❤️

[@melsyoutube]

i wish the media would let REAL great interviewers like you take over. red carpets are often so bad

[@faitthy]

i love how engaged these two have been during press. i would think they would tire talk about the film at such length but they really dont! i can see how much passion and love they have for this project ❤

[@ExiledExia]

This has to be one the best interviews I have ever seen. The emotion, the questions, the connection you all shared. Wauw.

[@alisalaska1786]

These women are divine. Their makeup is divine. The fashion is divine. I just can’t get enough and am so excited to see the movie!

[@ChrisGarcia-mr5sy]

great job dude...excellent questions

[@rachelbrien5197]

okay seriously, one of the best celebrity interviews I've ever seen. Such thoughtful questions AND responses, and I love how you don't just leave their answers but you dig deeper and ask why. Incredible job!

[@nadimh3848]

1000% yes!

[@billysnickers]

Uh. No. This shit is so OVER dramatized and ridiculously cringe.

[@sphmoran28]

Oh, Jake, you're truly amazing. You're well-prepared for an interview and way above your peers. I was also teary-eyed when I heard your last question to Ariana and Cynthia. You never disappoint your viewers, and I'm one of them.

[@mahyar1972]

Ariana has always had a very big heart and immense kindness. I hope that Cynthia gives her confidence in her appearance so that she no longer thinks that she has to change her incredibly beautiful face and no longer gets affected by mean comments of ignorant, projecting haters but instead starts to appreciate and love herself for her incredibly illuminating shining soul.

[@alyssaapoc]

THIS OMG. THIS. THIS THIS THIS. THIS RIGHT HERE.

[@stormyv7302]

This is one of the interviews I wish was a bit longer. His questions were so thoughtful and I’ve been keeping up with all the press interviews and I think this is the best one I’ve watched. Wonderfully moving 😢❤

[@beccac6812]

You can feel their friendship through the screen when they talk , it’s so beautiful ❤

[@LodisVlogs]

You never see celebrities beg to be asked more questions… that right there says everything about how well this man is at what he does. ❤

[@ansleebowman2686]

I love how Cynthia talks so sweetly and softly about each other

[@anonanon17]

Well off course she has too after herself attention seeking narcissistic rant over a fans edit of wicked. She doesn’t want to be seen as an angry black woman tweeting how offended she is over a fans artwork. 😂

[@ansleebowman2686]

@ literally gtfo. That has nothing to do with anything related to my comment or this video. Waste it on someone else. Also, of* and to*… learn how to text properly.

[@solrubyx]

@@anonanon17 hey buddy, you're unhinged

[@lostheartslostminds]

This interviewer is brilliant in all ways. So well rounded and many kudos to him! Wish there more out there like him! ❤🎉

[@Amanda-ud3ic]

Omg the photo at the end, it’s so good!!! Well deserved!! 📸🩷💚

[@eddymonsterrr]

now THIS is an interview!!!and i know they felt really good to finally have an interviewer that focused on both of them and asked them really thoughtful and special questions, i loved every second of this 🩷💚

[@gigimonst5865]

this friendship is everything

[@Scoutbq1l]

i think it's more than friendship

[@Petplayzz]

@@Scoutbq1lit isn’t, you’re just weird :/

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

​@@Scoutbq1lWhat do you mean by that....?

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@@Scoutbq1lkeyboard lovers

[@NaraGonçalves-s8l]

this is AMAZING. best movie interview i’ve watched

[@jammytrts]

Beautiful and thoughtful interview. Thank you for sharing.

[@pixie_realm]

this is genuinely one of the best interviews i’ve watched, i loved it sm! well done :D

[@Swaggy_Maddie01]

I’m so extremely beyond proud of Ari getting her dream childhood role that I started crying each time I saw the Wicked trailer in theaters. I’ve been an Arianator since episode one of Victorious and her KZbin covers 💚💖💚💖

[@mollyb2414]

I have been waiting for this interview. Always helps bring something so fanciful back to reality. Kills it every time.

[@playedbyayo]

Woww...Jake❤ .You MOVED them..Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness...and their responses..Ari and Cynthia are fulfilling destiny imo I wish this was longer...I have respect for you man

[@bobthebuilder3312]

They are their own echo chamber

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They are

[@ccsweeney0965]

Treating people who are famous as foremost human beings with love and respect and slso knowing your subject inside out is the most effective way to interview!! ❤

[@NJ-kl9ce]

Their friendship is so endearing

[@robovidz6660]

wow what a beautiful interview ❤ your questions are amazing and the emotions in this were just so pure and moving :)

[@katiiii420]

you are a great interviewer!! these two women are so beautiful- inside and out. i think their energies bring out or help bring out a sense of comfort (or what appears to be comfort) to the ones interviewing them:) beautiful to see. ❤

[@Bye-boo]

The love and respect they have for each other is so touching 🫶🏼❤️

[@RaganSmash]

You’ve been a great interviewer for a long time. I loved this! I would love to see you do a long interview with all your amazing questions.

[@lav_calla2004]

this was so wholesome ♥︎ I'm glad to see interviewers like him and great answers

[@ebonie_._]

Beautiful interview ❤

[@johnroberts6018]

That was a BEAUTIFUL interview! Jake your questions were perfect and so thought provoking. I wish this was an hour!

[@mariabarretto1245]

Your questions and their answers made me cry! 😭 So well thought out, deep and meaningful. You can really feel the sincerity of it all.

[@danjon8799]

I have to say this is probably one of the best interviews I've ever seen. It's so good to see how much you care about the film and you're not afraid to ask questions that are providing a thought provoking responses.

[@nataliascalvenzi5553]

Oh, wow! This moved me so much! Thank you, you three! Thank you 🩷💚❤️

[@esthero]

Phenomenally, skillful empathetic interview

[@spacemami7305]

I’m so happy they’ve found such love and sisterhood in one another. This was beautiful.

[@ffiontill5924]

More more more of interviews like these please?? Interviewers with great questions and really gets the stars to enjoy the interview and have a genuine conversation!! ❤❤❤

[@egg_bun_]

Omg. I love how they beg for you to not go! We ALL wanted the interview to be longer. So lovely! 🤌💗

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Out of all the interviews that ive been watching from the junkets this is by far the most thoughtful, unique interview Ive seen. Subscribed and want to hear more of you!

[@SethInNYC]

WOW this was a stellar interview! I’m crying!

[@robk5488]

these women are genuinely unsettling. I feel like I'm watching an Ari Aster movie

[@picellifilho8380]

Those are by far the cleverest questions I’ve seen on this wicked press tour! I’d watch a whole hour segment with you! We can see how excited the duo were even before the end of the first question! Bravo!

[@NickHenry-t1e]

Are we in a different reality??? Is someone paying you guys??

[@RoniThomas1921]

Omg!! You truly asked beautiful questions. I was crying. You can see the sisterhood they have together. That is beautiful. I have now subscribed. You sir are great.

[@kyleg1464]

Wow. One of your best interviews ever! I'm 38, been subscribed now since I was 18, 19, 20, somewhere in there. And I never miss a video. So that's a lot. I've seen you do this many, many times, and that interview was just top notch questions, top notch presentation (I really like how you're dressed; great shoes! hair looking on point!), and top notch interviewees, as well! (Ariana, I love you!) This one belongs in the Jake's Takes Hall of Fame! (And kudos to the ladies for getting Jake another question!)

[@alwaysinspire]

Probably the most beautiful, thoughtful and unique interview I’ve ever seen! Each question just hit my heart and especially the last question gave me goosebumps- in the best way! So beautiful 🤍

[@billysnickers]

No

[@AboundingInSong]

My most favorite Wicked/Ariana/Cynthia interview, and thoughtful questions, of any I’ve seen thus far! Wish there was a longer version of this interview. Master interviewer! Thank you. 💚🩷🖤

[@afrilifewealth8743]

Wow! What a beautiful and heartfelt interview. With the perfect interviewer and the perfect interviewees. The emotions were infectious, I could totally feel the genuineness from all involved, even those behind the camera for allowing one more question. I will surely come back to this video💜

[@tanishastidwell6316]

It’s okay to cry tears of joy. But so many celebs are fake now just to “seem” like able. A genuinely gud person does not have to scam u into liking them.

[@lordbyronkeith9488]

Wow. I could feel that last question. Great interview!❤❤❤

[@ellekaye]

What a great interview! GIVE US A ONE-HOUR INTERVIEW WITH THESE WOMEN. They’d love it; you’d love it; we would ALL love it.

[@henrisett1863]

This was truly an incredible interview. Great job doing what you love, you didn’t even need 10 min to get them and us in tears 🫶🏽

[@jklubnik]

Your questions were so much better than most interviews I've seen... wow.

[@kimberlynida8319]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER!! When the questions themselves can move the celebrity to tears and BEG for more time and questions from an interviewer, you KNOW you are doing it right!!!!

[@circoantto]

This is my favorite interview so far. ♥Thank you

[@ShelleBaby]

That last question had me bawling like Ari was because you can feel how profound the connection is between them.

[@TamFam-o3n]

I am welling up at the openness. Thank you!

[@Amed_Yaber]

Congrats Jake! Great great questions. The “For Good” one an instant emotional one for both of them 😊

[@DanielJLacey]

I think this may well be my favourite interview Ariana & Cynthia have done together. This host is wonderful, really thoughtful and genuinely interesting questions!

[@SOI-wl2lo]

This was SOO so good, and so well done! ❤

[@ruthiek1371]

Wow! What amazing questions and what a lovely couple of ladies! I wish this could have been longer because those questions were way beyond the usual 'boring' ones and really reached inside their thoughts and emotions. I'm definitely going to watch more of your interviews.

[@tnyjt4051]

that's amazing jake, thank you for asking thoughtful questions to them 🥹

[@kay12]

this earned a subscribe from me. excellent interviewing. thank you for bringing in joy and laughter to kick it off from the beginning, but then you let them talk. you are EXTREMELY good at your job.

[@DanTony68]

You did fabulous, congratulations! I'm French and was following the subtitles all the way long. I was as touched as the two artists by the way you found out very pertinent questions in such a short time. You made me cry. And I cried as I know nothing about this movie. Absolutely nothing. I wish I could watch Wicked right now in France. So thank you very much for your sensitiveness. Men with tears in their eyes are simply the most human thing that could save our silly world. Lots of love to you

[@jessfcster]

this is such a phenomenal interview. deep, personal questions that really showcase both his and their knowledge of the project and of the characters. wonderful.

[@mrtraveller2020]

wow amazing interview. and omg we all feel for you Ariana. we are all glad you have found a friend in Cynthia

[@jacquieharris2971]

What incredibly thoughtful questions. This was a beautiful interview.

[@joanneweiss3864]

Even I got emotional, you are so deeply intuitive & wonderful ❤

[@thomasscottwilliams6672]

Jake u r always so thoughtful and receptive to your guests, u can tell how invested you are in the industry in a good way

[@theyearofgreatness]

This was so sweet. 🥹