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Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth Agree Glinda Is 'A Little in the Closet'

'Wicked' star Ariana Grande speculated that her character, Glinda, could be a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and Kristin Chenowith agreed

While Elphaba is initially ostracized for her green skin by her fellow Shiz University students, Glinda included, the two eventually overcome their rivalry to form a strong friendship. Over the years, LGBTQ+ fans have connected with Wicked ’s themes of embracing one’s true identity and learning to accept people’s differences, something Grande told Gay Times traces back to the original The Wizard of Oz book series. Ethan Slater ’s Boq, meanwhile, possesses an unrequited love for Glinda despite being in a complicated relationship with Elphaba’s younger sister, Nessarose ( Marissa Bode).

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