Cynthia Erivo is earning widespread praise after a shocking red-carpet incident revealed just how fiercely she shows up for the people she loves, that person being ‘Wicked’ co-star Ariana Grande.

Full story below…

In a scene straight out of a blockbuster (horror), Grande and Erivo found themselves at the center of real-life drama when a man suddenly leapt the barricade and lunged towards Grande, but Erivo’s swift protective response stole the spotlight.

Speaking to TODAY, Erivo downplayed the moment, saying:

“I wasn’t really thinking. I just wanted to make sure my friend was safe. I wanted to make sure that she was OK, that was my first instinct, yeah.”

The assailant, 26-year-old Johnson Wen, was arrested and later sentenced to 9 days in jail for public nuisance as part of a pattern following past on-stage altercations.

The frightening moment unfolded at the final stop of the ‘Wicked: For Good’ global press tour, just ahead of the film’s highly anticipated release.

Your thoughts?

The post Cynthia Erivo Says She Acted on ‘Instinct’ After Man Attacked Ariana Grande on ‘Wicked’ Red Carpet appeared first on ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?.