A security scare unfolded at a glamorous film premiere in Singapore when a man breached barricades and charged towards pop star and actress Ariana Grande.
Red Carpet Rush and Swift Intervention
The incident occurred on Thursday night at the premiere of Wicked: For Good held at Universal Studios Singapore. Video footage captured the moment Johnson Wen jumped over a red carpet barricade and rushed directly at Ariana Grande. The singer and actress, who is starring in the highly anticipated film, was reportedly startled by the sudden intrusion.
In a display of quick thinking and solidarity, Grande's co-star, Cynthia Erivo, immediately intervened to help protect her. Security personnel on site acted swiftly, moving Wen away from the star and securing the area to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Legal Consequences for the Intruder
The individual responsible for the disruption, Johnson Wen, has since faced legal repercussions. A court in Singapore has formally charged him with being a public nuisance for his actions at the premiere. This charge highlights the serious view taken by authorities concerning breaches of security and public order at major events.
The premiere for Wicked: For Good, a moment intended to celebrate the film's release, was unfortunately marred by this unsettling event, though it concluded without physical injury to the stars involved.
