We may earn a commission from links on this page. Photo: Amy Sussman (Getty Images) In the lead up to “Wicked: Part One’s” release, the film’s stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, have traveled the world promoting the movie. The close bond they developed during the film’s production has been evident in the overabundance of affection they’ve shown each other during the “Wicked” press tour .Suggested Reading Someone else wants people to just let these two women live, posting , “Why are people so mad at Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for showing HUMAN EMOTIONS?! they’re excited and grateful to be a part of something they’ve BOTH dreamed about for so long and there’s nothing wrong with them being all sensitive about it, y’all are so weird.” Wicked | The Wizard And I Just a quick reminder, no matter how tired you are of the stars’ over the top lovefest, we’ll all be back here in about a year when “Wicked: Part Two” finishes the story on Nov. 21, 2025. Advertisement If you’re curious how their friendship plays out on screen, “Wicked: Part One” is now playing in theaters.