Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande: ‘Oz is full of queerness – and so is Earth’ (Exclusive)

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked (Image: Universal Pictures)

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have praised the representation of queerness and other “beautiful differences” in their new blockbuster movie.

Speaking in an interview with Attitude this week, Ariana said: “Oz is so full of queerness and celebration and beautiful differences – and so is Earth.”

Preach!

Wicked, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz tells the story of Elphaba, who’s rejected by her father for being ‘other’, and also bullied by her peers.

Asked for messages of support for LGBTQ youth rejected by family members, Cynthia said: “You can find family, even if they aren’t blood family. People who will love you for who you are, the way you’re meant to be loved.”

Added Ariana: “You’ll find your chosen family, your real family.

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