Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened up about Glinda and Elphaba's sexualities in Wicked and their characters' relationship. In an interview with U.K. publication Gay Times, the actresses were asked for their thoughts about fans romantically rooting for their characters.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were made aware of theories surrounding their characters being queer and they were quick to add validity to those perspectives.

When it comes to Glinda’s relationship with Elphaba in Wicked, Ariana Grande thinks her character’s feelings could be deeper than they appear. “Glinda might be a little in the closet — you never know.