Ariana Grande Says ‘Glinda Can Be A Little In The Closet’

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened up about Glinda and Elphaba’s sexuality in Evil and their characters’ relationships.

In an interview with the British publication Gay Timesthe actresses were asked about their thoughts on fans romantically rooting for their characters.

“I think, Elphie, she goes wherever the wind goes,” said Erivo. “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 they both have. They have a real relationship. That’s true love , which is probably why people ship it, you know? Because what they build with each other is an unbreakable bond and love.”

Grande echoed her co-star’s sentiment, adding that they have “trust and truth.”

She continued: “Just kind of a safe space for each other, which is what all relationships should be, whether it’s romantic or platonic. Glinda might be a little in the closet. You never know. Give it a little more time. I mean, it’s just a genuine love, and I think that transcends sexuality. It’s just a deep sense of security in each other. And that’s why (fans) probably ship it.”

The Eternal sunshine the singer isn’t the only one who thinks so. Kristin Chenoweth, who portrayed the good witch in Evil on Broadway opposite Idina Menzel’s Elphaba, agreed. “I thought so way back too,” she commented on one E! News Instagram post by Grande said she felt Glinda was “a bit in the closet.”

Elsewhere in Gay Times interview, the Grammy winner and Oscar nominee also reflected on the oddity Evil and the Land of Oz in general.

“Every day in Emerald City is a Pride parade, right?” Grande said. “Even the chickens… those chickens are gay.”

She also noted that Peter Dinklage’s Dr. Dillamond, a goat history professor at Shiz University, is a “gay icon” with his Bode cardigan and custom tea set.

Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle and Ethan Slater as Boq round out the rest of director Jon M. Chu’s ensemble cast.

Evil part one is in theaters now.