While discussing her portrayal of Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-helmed feature adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grande responded to fans who think the Good Witch is queer-coded, as well as those who “ship” her and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). “Whether it ...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened up about Glinda and Elphaba's sexualities in Wicked and their characters' relationship. In an interview with U.K. publication Gay Times, the actresses were asked for their thoughts about fans romantically rooting for their characters.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were made aware of theories surrounding their characters being queer and they were quick to add validity to those perspectives.