Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande tell LGBTQ youth rejected by parents: ‘You deserve love’

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande speaking to Attitude this week (Image: Attitude)

Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have shared beautiful messages of love and support for LGBTQ people facing prejudice in an exclusive interview with Attitude.

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

Asked what they hope LGBTQ youth facing such hardship take away from Wicked, Cynthia replied: “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.”

“Don’t be afraid to outgrow those people” – Ariana Grande

Ariana, who plays Glinda the Good Witch, a devoted ally to Elphaba, added: “Yes ma’am.

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