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Wicked Co-Stars Erivo and Grande Brave Red Carpet Despite Illness
17 Nov
Summary
- Cynthia Erivo loses voice before Wicked: For Good NYC premiere
- Ariana Grande supports Erivo, pair to walk red carpet together
- Wicked co-stars still expected to attend, including Bailey, Chu, Slater
On November 17th, 2025, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the stars of the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, were set to attend the New York City premiere of the movie. However, just hours before the event, Erivo lost her voice, forcing the pair to cancel their planned interviews.
Despite the unexpected challenge, Grande and Erivo have decided to still walk the red carpet together, showcasing their strong friendship and support for one another. The on-screen duo, who play the iconic roles of Elphaba and Glinda, are known for their close bond, which has only grown stronger during the filming of the Wicked sequel.
While Erivo and Grande will not be doing press, several of their Wicked co-stars are still expected to attend the premiere, including Jonathan Bailey, director Jon M. Chu, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. The event will mark a significant milestone for the highly anticipated film, which continues the story of the witches of Oz.
