Daniel D’Addario, the journalist who interviewed Grande, Erivo, and Chu noted that even now, her speaking voice is striking in its reminiscence to “the swaggering crispness of a 1940s movie idol.” When asked directly about it, Grande replied that it’s simply a lingering result of intensive vocal work.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s “Wicked” friendship continues to defy gravity! Cynthia joins Access Hollywood’s Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover at the 2025 Golden Globes and reveals she called her fellow A-list co-star first upon learning of her nomination,

While interviewing Ariana Grande on the Golden Globes red carpet with E!, comedian Heather McMahan dared to bring up the viral interview where Grande and Cynthia Erivo shared an emotional, if confusing,