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Cynthia Erivo Addresses Singapore Red-Carpet Breach as ‘Wicked: For Good’ Promotion Continues

The actor reflected on a difficult week, praising the ensemble’s closeness during a Los Angeles Q&A.

Overview

  • A man jumped a barricade at the Singapore premiere on Nov. 13, grabbed Ariana Grande, and was pushed away by Cynthia Erivo before security removed him, according to widely shared videos.
  • Singapore authorities identified the intruder as 26-year-old Australian Johnson Wen and charged him on Nov. 14 with public nuisance.
  • Entertainment Weekly and other outlets report Wen is a content creator known as “Pyjama Man,” with a history of stunts targeting celebrities.
  • At a SAG screening on Nov. 16 in Los Angeles, Erivo alluded to the scare, described the week as challenging, and emphasized the cast’s tight bond as Grande grew visibly emotional.
  • Reports say Grande has not issued a public comment on the incident, and the film’s global tour is proceeding toward its U.S. release on Nov. 21.