Kristin Chenoweth Responds To Ariana Grande Saying Wicked’s Glinda ‘Might Be A Little In The Closet’; Check Out

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for pop culture and a soft spot for LGBTQIA+ representation, I find Ariana Grande‘s take on Glinda’s potential closeted sexuality in the beloved musical Wicked to be a refreshing step forward. Having grown up with the original Broadway cast recording, I can vividly remember the profound impact the story had on me as a young queer individual, and seeing this iconic character being given more depth in terms of her sexuality is both exciting and validating.


Ariana Grande hinted that her character Glinda from “Wicked” might be hiding her sexuality. This suggestion came from fans pairing Glinda with Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba as a potential romantic couple. In an interview with Gay Times, Grande expressed interest in this fan theory, further fueling speculation about the good witch’s orientation.

She remarked, “Perhaps Glinda has hidden aspects of her identity!” This was in reference to her character. “In the future, one never knows, so let’s wait and see!” added Grande. Chenoweth, who initially played the character in the 2003 Broadway musical, responded to Grande’s interpretation.

“I thought so too way back when….” the Tony Winner on a news outlet’s Instagram post. 

In a subsequent conversation with the media outlet, the pop star expressed a strong bond between her character and Erivo’s, leading fans to naturally assume they are a romantic pairing. “It’s simply a deep-rooted love,” she continued, “and I believe this affection goes beyond sexuality. It feels like a profound sense of security and trust in each other.

2022 saw actress Cynthia Erivo publicly identify as bisexual, and she’s now expressing her thoughts on the subject in relation to her character, Elphaba. Erivo suggested that Elphaba might be gender fluid, saying, “She follows wherever the wind takes her.

In a more playful tone, the actress believes that Elphaba harbors a profound affection for Glinda, and it’s perfectly fine for fans to rejoice in this special bond between them.

For several decades, the narrative and themes within Wicked have resonated strongly with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Many interpret the song “Defying Gravity” and Elphaba’s journey of standing against adversity as well as her message of challenging societal norms as symbols that can easily be related to the queer community.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to share an intriguing perspective from both Grande and Erivo. In their interview with Gay Times, they described the Land of Oz as a “vibrant, unique space.” They further expressed that in Oz, everyone is exceptionally beautiful, and it seems as though this beauty isn’t a deliberate choice or conversation; instead, it’s an inherent quality. Using their words, one could say that everyone in Oz embodies a stunning, natural form of ‘queerness.’

Right now, the movie version of the popular Broadway show Wicked, directed by John M. Chu, can be seen at your local cinema.

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2024-11-22 23:07