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Ariana Grande Shaken by Red Carpet Crasher at Singapore Premiere
14 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ariana Grande accosted by man at Wicked premiere in Singapore
- Cynthia Erivo intervened to protect Grande from the intruder
- Accused man charged with public nuisance, expected to plead guilty
On November 13, 2025, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda in the highly anticipated Wicked sequel, was walking the yellow brick road carpet at the Universal Studios Singapore premiere when a man in a white shirt and shorts sprinted towards her and grabbed her. Cynthia Erivo, who portrays Elphaba in the film, quickly moved to place herself between Grande and the intruder, and security personnel intervened to remove the man from the scene.
The 26-year-old man, identified as Johnson Wen, was charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court on November 14, 2025. Wen, who is known online as "Pyjama Man" for crashing celebrity events, is expected to plead guilty to the charges on November 17.
Despite the unsettling incident, Grande took to Instagram on November 14 to express her love for Singapore, sharing several images from the movie's press tour, including a dazzling pink Balenciaga gown and a glittering Thom Browne dress she wore for the premiere.
The "7 Rings" singer has previously spoken about her struggles with PTSD and anxiety, particularly in the wake of the 2017 bombing of her Manchester concert, which left 22 people dead. The recent incident in Singapore is sure to have been a distressing experience for Grande, but her resilience and gratitude towards her fans and the country are evident in her social media post.
