Cynthia Erivo addresses Ariana Grande getting grabbed on 'Wicked: For Good' red carpet

In a recent interview, Cynthia Erivo shared her experience of a red carpet moment where she intervened to shield Ariana Grande from an overly enthusiastic admirer. While Erivo viewed her actions as simply protecting a colleague, she couldn't help but notice that the online backlash seemed steeped in racial bias, focusing unfairly on her looks.

Cynthia Erivo addresses Ariana Grande getting grabbed on 'Wicked: For Good' red carpet
In a recent interview, Cynthia Erivo shared her experience of a red carpet moment where she intervened to shield Ariana Grande from an overly enthusiastic admirer. While Erivo viewed her actions as simply protecting a colleague, she couldn't help but notice that the online backlash seemed steeped in racial bias, focusing unfairly on her looks.