Wicked Elphaba Actresses

Ariana Grande reaffirms that Glinda is queer in Wicked

A brief history of the Glinda & Elphaba couple ship in 'Wicked'

Fans who ship them as a couple have nicknamed the pairing as "Gelphie." Not only has this been one of the biggest lesbian ships on Broadway, but the new Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda) is making this even more popular (pun intended)!

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Know What Glinda and Elphaba Mean to Wicked Fans

These women became Elphaba and Glinda for the fans and it shows. In an interview with Variety, the stars discussed their transformations—particularly Grande. As one of the most recognized global pop superstars,

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Ariana Grande hints second Wicked movie will reveal Glinda's sexuality after 'queerbaiting' claims

Grande reflected on Glinda’s sexuality in a new interview with Variety with her co-star Cynthia Erivo, 37, who plays the Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba. She said she believes Glinda and Elphaba are “in love with each other” but that it's “platonic.

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'One of the First Things I Asked About was Her Hair': Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Transformation In 'Wicked' Pays Homage to Black Women’s Beauty After Years of E…

British actress Cynthia Erivo was incredibly intentional when she transformed the look of Elphaba, the character she plays in ...

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Cynthia Erivo's Plunging Gown Took on the Peplum Trend at the 2025 Golden Globes

Cynthia Erivo attended the 2025 Golden Globes in a plunging black-and-silver peplum gown. See Erivo's 2025 Golden Globes ...

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Did Cynthia Erivo Wear Makeup in Wicked? Did They Use CGI to Turn Her Green?

Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s musical fantasy film ‘Wicked.’ The lead character ...

Wicked: Meet the London braider behind Elphaba's wig

Adapted from the stage musical, it tells the origin story of Elphaba, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West from The ...

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Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande say Elphaba and Glinda are queer

Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have said that they think Elphaba and Glinda are queer ... original Glinda actress Kristen Chenoweth wrote: "I thought so too way back when." ...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tell All on ‘Wicked’ Oscar Buzz, Queer Glinda, That Viral Press Tour and What to Expect From Part 2

"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are ready to shine at the Golden Globes.

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo break silence on ‘Wicked’ pay gap rumours

Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have recently broken silence on movie’s contract and payment issue.The actresses ...

Cynthia Erivo Cowrote New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Song That ‘Speaks to the Heart of Who Elphaba Is’

Wicked: For Good, the second part of the popular movie musical, will include brand-new music that deviates from the original ...

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This ‘Wicked' deleted scene will teach you how to be popular

A new deleted scene from “Wicked” features Ariana Grande’s Glinda giving Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba a few extra lessons on how ...

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Why Wicked’s “Defying Gravity” and More Songs Weren’t Nominated at the 2025 Golden Globes

Wicked is “pop-you-lar” at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Filmmaker Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the Broadway musical is nominated in four categories, including Cinematic Box Office Achievement and ...

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