After her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo branded a fan-made poster for the magical new movie 'offensive', actress and singer Ariana Grande has issued a statement. The chart-topper and silver screen star spoke to Variety about the controversial incident, chiming in on the discussion as to whether fan-generated AI posters have gone 'too far'.

Ariana Grande has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a Wicked poster featuring her and Cynthia Erivo ahead of the film’s November 22 release. Earlier this month, fans were divided over the new poster for Jon M.

Ariana Grande responded to the AI-generated Wicked content fans have created ahead of the movie’s release, including one slammed by costar Cynthia Erivo for covering the Elphaba actress’ face.

These comments come after Erivo's objection to A.I. fan art.

In case you missed it: Last week, Cynthia Erivo was outraged over a fan-edited version of her and Ariana Grande’s Wicked poster, which attempted to re-create the original Broadway art by covering Erivo’s eyes with a shadow. At the time, she reacted by writing on social media:

Ariana Grande looked like she stepped out of the fantasy world of “Wicked” at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. On October 19, the pop singer graced the red carpet of the star-studded event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in an alluring Balmain polka-dot ballgown in white and black.

Ariana Grande has “complicated” feelings about a fan-modified version of the Wicked poster that her co-star in the movie, Cynthia Erivo, slammed this week as “the wildest, most offensive thing.” Asked to weigh in on the controversy by Variety on Saturday at the Academy Museum Gala,

Ariana Grande says she "absolutely" sees her and "Wicked" co-star Cynthia Erivo making original music together.

Sure, Grande’s white and black polka-dotted Balmain gown wasn’t exactly Glinda pink—but the frothy, princess-like silhouette was just the kind of thing that her forthcoming screen character would wear to a big Hollywood bash. The sweet bow and full skirt felt retro, yet still current.