Cynthia Erivo Swiftly Rescues Ariana Grande from Overzealous Fan

On November 9th, 2025, Cynthia Erivo's quick thinking and bravery earned her a legion of new fans after she swiftly rescued her close friend and co-star Ariana Grande from an overzealous fan during the premiere of their new film Wicked: For Good in Singapore.

The two actresses are currently engaged in a world tour to promote the second installment of the planned Wizard of Oz prequel trilogy. However, Thursday's red carpet event took an unexpected turn when Grande was ambushed by an over-exuberant fan while walking outside Universal Studios.

Fortunately, Erivo was on hand to immediately pull her co-star from the ensuing melee, with many fans taking to social media to heap praise on the British actress for risking her own safety to assist Grande. Several drew comparisons between Erivo's actions and those of Kevin Costner's character in the Hollywood blockbuster The Bodyguard.

The incident has only served to further endear Erivo to her growing fanbase, who have lauded her for her heroic and selfless response in the face of a potentially dangerous situation. As the Wicked: For Good world tour continues, the two actresses can take comfort in knowing that Erivo's lightning-quick reactions have earned her a new legion of admirers.