The SAD Truth Behind Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Roles in Wicked

[@meggalaxy]

Even if Cynthia (somehow) does not complete her EGOT with Wicked, she is destined to do it either way. The scene in the Ozdust Ball says it all… all the small complexities of her face in that moment… and the tears of being brave through shear embarrassment, betrayal and pain… her choices were absolutely perfect. It is a feeling so realistically thought through and relatable. She is an INCREDIBLE actress.

[@WETHINKPINKSHOW]

I didnt know much about Cynthia, but since the rumors of Wicked began, I've genuinely been rooting for her! I knew she'd be amazing, something about her beautiful face, told me everything I needed to know. And I must say she didnt disappoint. So many of us Black theater kids feel SEEN.

[@who-mo8qk]

this is why the public are always the problem, when you watch wicked knowing all these stories within the actors and actresses, you'll notice how great and relateable the story of wicked is, its not about who's wicked or who's good, it's the tale that unfolds is what you all should be focusing on, public pressure, racism, being called different which applies to every color of people and lgbtqia+ people, wicked is an incredible story wrapped around a fantasy themed candy wrapper, we all should take the time, and appreciate the work that everyone put into the movie and actually learn something from the story

[@MarycarmenF.R.]

Wow you really resume so well all the complexity and emotions that Wicked and the actress passed ❤

[@harmIess666]

can’t believe ppl are being mean towards them just for crying and being vulnerable and honest w/ their feels…

[@Molly-b9o]

and they say nurses have it tough

[@harmIess666]

@ the fact that other ppl struggle in different ways doesn’t invalidate them to be sentient human beings 👍

[@amberjulia123]

I can believe. It’s ridiculous and honestly quite worrisome.

[@TheVivaciousNerd]

13:03 Clearly Cynthia has always been vulnerable and emotional in interviews. Its not gimmick

[@usernameheath]

The college essay-ness of this video is so cute lol: 21:28 “…they've both used their personal histories to shape their portrayals of Glinda and Elphaba, which led them to experience something known as catharsis. Catharsis refers to the emotional release and healing that comes from expressing or confronting deeply personal pain trauma or grief.”

[@puppycatsbee]

omg... they're literally glinda & elphaba irl, in the psychological & emotional way 🥺 no wonder glinda was arianas dream role 😭

[@xViceBeach]

Just saw wicked for the 3rd time. Amazing film 💚

[@suealvin1274]

This video has been recommended for me by youtube since I've been doing my own research on Cynthia Erivo and the Wicked movie. I hesitated to watch this every time this video pops up on my screen. I thought it was gonna be same as other videos mocking and calling them fake. The internet have turned the whole wicked experience into a meme. Thank you for making this video. This is a deep analysis of their trauma bonding and the connection Ariana and Cynthia have with the characters.

[@rares_lukacs_]

all my deepest respect. i'm so happy people who do this exist. we need them. and we all need to learn from them. a huge inspiration this whole production was.

[@ticketyblue3080]

I cried so mmuch in this movie. The acting was so lovely. I didn;t expect to feel anything to be honest. I have seen the stage production and It has been decades.

[@Lilbrokebich]

Great now I’m crying 😭

[@veevee9923]

Me too 😢

[@Hanmagross]

Couldn’t stop crying when I left the movie it was so good to me and Listeing to the music after just hit me in so many ways

[@NinjaMaxHaven13]

Dang. So Wicked was therapeutic for both of them

[@aungavarttien4716]

Why the ai? I haven’t watched any of these videos since the switch, I miss the original narrator.

[@AfroAngola]

Thanx!!! I said the same thing multiple times. Where is the original narrator?! He is the main reason why I subscribed to this channel

[@rosesforeverysin1780]

​@@AfroAngola maybe he didn't have time :/

[@sampants5286]

omg is the entire narration AI??? I'm just starting the video and can't tell 😭 we are so doomed

[@Toxica_Jade666]

Yet you are here 😂

[@aungavarttien4716]

@@Toxica_Jade666I really enjoyed the content posted on here, can’t believe it’s been a year, but perhaps they are busy in school, I was just curious, perhaps they don’t have time to narrate themselves and are experimenting with AI. The original narration’s content was excellent analysis, I just can’t listen to ai it feels cold to me.

[@Sg92-m4h]

24:12, stop I can't handle. This makes me so sad for her. I'm so happy she healed through Elphaba. Same for Ari with Glinda

[@lindaquach5736]

This is a good history into their backgrounds. Thank you!

[@happysmiley1999]

This was an incredibl insightful commentary on the whole movie and the two actresses. 🥰 I liked how well resesearched and positive it was🥰

[@maniicKITTYY]

1:50 Sometimes I still cannot believe this is the same Ariana Grande. Not in a bad way! I also remember my mom & I seeing her sing on Victorious -- we later looked her up on yt, finding her cover of Vienna. We thought wow...this girl is going to go places, she's going to be huge. Then The Way happened. I immediately accepted her as a serious musician because she to me so obviously already was. And I guess that's maybe where she really broke away from the Cat Valentine character for me. Perhaps that's why I see her younger red headed Nickelodeon self & see her now as this incredibly talented woman who's been through so much without being able to connect the two. I don't know if anyone else understands me when I say I cannot comprehend it's the same person but I hope someone out there maybe gets me.

[@WETHINKPINKSHOW]

I get you 100%. I've been an Ariana Grande fan since then as well. I immediately took her serious as a musician, that voice alone, was very telling to who she was becoming. 🥹🫶🏽

[@francescaw6176]

as a true fan of both artists, an "arianator" as some may say...I so appreciate this video. The time taken to educate people on both women's life experiences and how they intertwined with their roles...I hope this makes their press tour more understandable but if not the video is still much appreciated (:

[@jennerally_correct]

I don't think Ariana ever had a real friend! Until Cynthia

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

I’ll be her friend

[@ItzYourBoyEmi]

Liz Gillies?

[@laylascott6096]

She’s close with a lot of her friends from childhood. I think Cynthia really sees her though as far as someone in the industry. I think they are similar in a lot of ways

[@ellasoriginalchannel9713]

Yeah she has a ton of close friends. Six from childhood. Most people dont have one real close.

[@flazada]

I have t seen it yet and I get emotional watching this stuff

[@dianet1659]

Thanks for the objective review.

[@fxsaltwater]

thanks for being the first positive video about the wicked press tour and a big shout out to the bravery of being publicly emotional! I'm seriously getting sick about all the ugly comments and theories of what have might gone wrong behind the scene for them to be so emotional. screw that! it's just very emotional roles these actresses connect with... so why not show these emotions?

[@lari___]

i think everyone who's complaining about all the crying, saying is fake just for the hype and etc, should watch this video. it's completely understandable why they get so emotional in every interview

[@thomasmclean1361]

Thank you humans

[@justjosie8963]

But why does she and her costar in Wicked look emaciated now?

[@MICHAEL-s9w2d]

listen to the ****ing video !!!!!

[@RandomBailey2011]

Gorgeous

[@hannahbradley2592]

Bro used a paraphrase tool

[@pkmasterjt4899]

Excuse you. It's GA-linda "Guh". Gosh

[@mollymartin3059]

Youre so sad and it shows

[@lucasegea1385]

As Ariana said to those who hate them for crying on interviews: "what's your problem with emotional availability"? 🩷

[@Hanmagross]

Couldn’t stop crying when I left the movie it was so good to me and Listeing to the music after just hit me in so many ways