Ariana Grande Breaks Silence On Cynthia Erivo Memes – Fans Rally In Support - BABEOfficial 2025

A Distasteful Incident at 'Wicked: For Good' Premiere

It all went down at the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere in Singapore last month, where Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were the stars of the event. Things took a dramatic turn when a fan unexpectedly breached security, grabbing Ariana. In a flash, Cynthia rushed to Ariana's side, pushing the fan away while shouting, “Let go of her!” The incident left Ariana visibly shaken, but Cynthia's quick action was both protective and commendable.

Backlash and Misogynoir: Cynthia Erivo Under Fire

Unfortunately, the internet had a field day with the incident, creating numerous memes that portrayed Cynthia in a negative light. The memes, largely originating from male users, painted Cynthia as overly masculine and villainous. "I honestly do not find what’s funny with all of these different memes and videos villainizing and making fun of Cynthia Erivo," said one critic, highlighting the underlying racism and misogyny in these portrayals.

“I don’t like it at all. I feel like there’s a lot of underlying tones of racism, misogyny… Why is it always men? Why are you making her very masculine?” a concerned user questioned.

Fans quickly rallied behind Cynthia, pointing out the absurdity of the situation. "She protects her friends just like anyone should," one user remarked, while others noted that Cynthia's glamorous persona contradicts the masculine image being forced upon her.

Ariana Grande's Subtle Support

Ariana Grande herself has subtly weighed in on the controversy. Fans noticed that she liked a video that criticized the memes targeting Cynthia, a move that spoke volumes. “Ariana Grande liking this really says something,” one fan commented, while another added, “GLAD SHE LIKED IT, I hope people realize this isn't funny.”

The fact that Ariana acknowledged the video suggests she's aware of the hurtful content circulating online, and fans expressed empathy for the stars. “Celebrities are still people, this is sad,” one user wrote, echoing the sentiments of many who feel for Ariana and Cynthia in this situation.

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