Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Get Matching 'Wicked' Tattoos Ahead of Film's 2024 Premiere
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo recently surprised fans by getting matching Wicked tattoos together. The tattoos commemorate their friendship and time filming the upcoming Wicked movie musical.
Wicked Co-Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Got Matching Tattoos
Grande and Erivo got the words “For Good” tattooed on their palms. This is a reference to the famous duet sung by their Wicked characters Glinda and Elphaba. They also both got a poppy tattooed on their hands, a symbol from the original Wizard of Oz story.
The matching tattoos show the close bond the co-stars formed while working together on the highly anticipated big-screen adaption of the Broadway hit.
The costars decided to get the title of the song “For Good” tattooed on their palms in the same typewriter font. The song has become one of the most beloved from the show, and perfectly encapsulates the characters’ friendship.
By getting it tattooed on their hands, Grande and Erivo are commemorating their own real-life bond and connection. Grande gave fans a first look at the matching tattoos on her Instagram story.
In another nod to the Wizard of Oz story, Grande and Erivo got matching poppy flower tattoos on their hands. Poppies play an important role in the original story. They held importance when the Wicked Witch used them to put Dorothy and Toto to sleep.
The poppy tattoo adds another fun and symbolic piece to their matching Wicked ink. It shows their dedication to paying homage to the classic story while putting their own twist on it.
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Share a Close Friendship Behind The Scenes
Even though fans were surprised by the tattoos, Grande and Erivo have developed a close friendship while filming the movie adaptation of the musical.
In an interview, Erivo talked about how emotional it was filming the song “For Good” over the course of a week. She said the experience was significant for both her and Grande.
Erivo also gushed about the instant chemistry she had with her co-star, saying that harmonizing together was like “finding a family member you didn’t know you had.” It’s clear these co-stars have a sincere friendship on and off set.
The matching tattoos are just the latest example of the tight bond Grande and Erivo now share after working together to bring the beloved story of “For Good” to life on the big screen. Their ink is sure to thrill fans who can’t wait to see them share the stage when the movie debuts.
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