Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has expressed her dislike for fans attempting to recreate a viral moment from the film's press tour, where she and co-star Ariana Grande had a confusing exchange about holding fingers. In an interview with British GQ, Erivo said, 'I hate it. I don't want anyone holding my finger.'
The moment in question occurred during a press interview for the first Wicked film, when Grande said she was 'trying to keep the space as warm as possible' for Erivo's character Elphaba. Erivo described it as 'an innocent moment of confusion and human reaction,' adding that the confusion was shared by all involved.
Erivo also opened up about her strained relationship with her father, revealing that he told her he never wanted to see her again after an argument over a ticket when she was a child. She has not seen him since and does not have his contact details. When asked if she wanted to see him again, she replied, 'I don't think it serves me... I've found the closure I want, my own way.'
Erivo will be honoured at the GQ Men of the Year event on November 18 in London. The full interview appears in the magazine's Men Of The Year issue.
