Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Comment on Wicked Press Tour Tears

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If you’ve been following the “Wicked” press tour, you’ll know that it’s been pretty emotional for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

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Grande and Erivo play Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming musical film, which opens in US theaters on November 22.

After being pushed back due to COVID-19-related production delays, Evil began shooting in December 2022. However, it then had to be shelved due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023, meaning its impending release has been a long time coming, to say the least.

Both Grande and Erivo have appeared visibly emotional several times during Evil press tour — so much so that it has become quite a thing running joke online.

Well, Grande and Erivo have now spoken up themselves.

In an interview clip shared by E! News over the weekend, Grande and Erivo can be seen holding each other on the verge of tears before stopping themselves from crying.

“We can’t,” Grande says. “We’ve cried 500 times today. And honestly, this is a PSA. So sorry, guys.”

Erivo saw adds“It is what it is … I mean, there’s nothing we can do about it.”

“And you know what? If you’re just going to comment and say how annoying it is, I’ll say it first,” Grande says, before adding, “I’m annoyed, I’m tired. My tear ducts (are tired).”

Grande then reveals that she and Erivo had only just had a “private cry” together outside.

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“We just had our own private cry in the parking lot,” she says, as Erivo continues to explain why the pair have been so emotional.

“We’ve been through a massive, massive thing and we’ve really stuck together,” she says.

“Yes, the things you don’t see are the most special things,” adds Grande.

Ironically, the pair then begin to tear up, prompting Grande to jokingly declare, “That’s enough!”

Separately to “Entertainment Tonight,” Grande further explained why she and Erivo have shed so many tears while promoting “Wicked.”

“You have to understand, it’s been three years, guys!” Ari said.

“Then why does emotional availability scare you?” she asked jokingly before repeating with Cynthia that their tears are a result of “happiness” and “joy”.

Well, there you go! Evil hits theaters later this month, November 22.

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