Ariana Grande suggests that ‘Wicked’ character Glinda may be “a little in the closet”

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Ariana Grande has suggested that her Wicked character Glinda may be “a little in the closet”.Grande stars as Glinda, the future Good Witch of the North, in the new film – the first of a two-part adaptation of the hit stage musical.The Jon M Chu-directed movie, which also stars Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage and Jeff Goldblum, hit cinemas on Friday (November 22) and is predicted by experts to be the biggest film of the year.Since its release, fans have been speculating about a romantic relationship between Glinda and Elphaba – the future Wicked Witch of the West.

Now, in a new interview with Gay Times, Grande and Erivo have responded.“I think Elphie, she goes wherever the wind goes,” Erivo said. “I think she loves Glinda.

I think she loves love. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with celebrating the deep connection that both of them have.

They do have a real relationship. It is true love, which is probably why people are shipping it, you know? Because what they build with each other is an unbreakable bond and love.”Grande agreed, saying that the pair have “trust and truth.” She went on to say they hold “Just such a safe space for one another, which is what all relationships should be, whether it’s romantic or platonic.“Glinda might be a little in the closet.