Ariana Grande Says “Glinda Might Be a Little in the Closet”
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy Pina
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open up about the queer subtext in Wicked, hinting at Glinda's possible closeted sexuality and the inherent gayness of the Emerald City.
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- Cynthia Erivo believes Elphaba loves Glinda, and their 'true love' is why fans are 'shipping' the characters, while Ariana Grande suggests Glinda might be 'a little in the closet'.
- Grande also notes that the Emerald City is like a 'Pride parade' and that Peter Dinklage's character, Dr. Dillamond, is a 'gay icon' with his Bode cardigan and custom tea device.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Peter Dinklage, Wicked, Gay Times, Wicked