Fans who ship them as a couple have nicknamed the pairing as "Gelphie." Not only has this been one of the biggest lesbian ships on Broadway, but the new Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda) is making this even more popular (pun intended)!

The emotional press tour for Wicked continues on to awards season as the film hits its digital release. And listen, at this point complaining about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s displays of sisterhood is tired from anyone who hasn’t shot two films back to back and sung the musical’s iconic songs live.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stepped out at the 2025 Golden Globes in looks that were a departure from their usual method-dressing

Ariana Grande, who is Golden Globe-nominated for her role in Wicked, explained that some of the voice alterations she made for the film are likely to stay.

Ariana Grande is joking that she's "still looking" for her eyebrows after filming 'Wicked,' which featured the singer-actress to opt for blonde brows for her character of Glinda.

Seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in action is a remarkable study in contrasts. Even after months of their omnipresence on social media and TV screens — as fans have consumed every morsel of the ongoing press tour for their film “Wicked,

Sure to be the most “Popular” parade newcomer, the high-flying effort fittingly entitled “Defying Gravity” depicts Glinda (Ariana Grande) and her bubbles, a mid-flight Elphaba (a better likeness of Cynthia Erivo), a shimmering Emerald City, the Yellow Brick Road and fields of tulips, both real and sculpted.