Cynthia Erivo calls 'Wicked' screening with Kardashians 'lovely and emotional' amid venue criticism

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Cynthia Erivo is finally speaking out about the exclusive screening of her highly anticipated film, 'Wicked', which took place at Kim Kardashian's mansion alongside Ariana Grande.

The event gained even more attention after Kris Jenner shared photos from the whimsical 'Wicked'-themed party, featuring herself with Grande, Khloe, Kourtney, Kylie, and their children.

With vibrant floral arrangements, a striking movie poster, and a lush green carpet setting the scene, this gathering has certainly made waves! Earlier this month, Erivo faced backlash after a fan-edited the 'Wicked' movie poster to obscure her eyes, reminiscent of the original stage show's design.

Cynthia Erivo addresses private screening of 'Wicked' at Kim Kardashian's mansion

When asked about the event at Kim Kardashian’s mansion, Cynthia Erivo described it as “a lot of fun, very emotional, with lots of tears, and it was really, really sweet.”

She added during the interview with Entertainment Tonight, “It was the first time that Ari and I got to watch it together. It was really lovely.”

This follows the backlash on social media regarding the Kardashians’ 'Wicked'-themed party, with some users questioning the remarkable privilege surrounding the entire event, “Why didn’t they set up a private screening of 'Wicked' in a musical theatre school for kids in a low income neighborhood or something. like why the kardashians? that cannot have been the best PR move like truly i don’t get it."

At the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, Cynthia Erivo discussed her response to online comments about her 'Wicked' movie poster and the exclusive screening at Kim Kardashian's mansion with Ariana Grande.

Erivo, who plays Elphaba in 'Wicked' alongside Grande’s Glinda, clarified her remarks about the online controversy, stating, "It wasn’t necessarily a clapback. I think I’m really protective of the role. I am passionate about it and I know that the fans are passionate about it, and I think for me it was just a human moment of wanting to protect little Elphaba."

While she acknowledged that her comments stirred some debate, she stood by her perspective, saying, "I probably should have called my friends, but it’s fine."

Cynthia Erivo's private screening with Kardashians sparks debate online

Cynthia Erivo's recent comments about the private screening with the Kardashians have sparked a flurry of discussion online about the event and Kim's family, per BuzzFeed.

One shared, "This is comically bad PR to grant a first-viewing experience to the richest, most self-serving family in the industry. Lol at the final “@skims” 💀."

A second user wrote, "I had almost zero desire to see this movie before, and Wicked is one of my favorite plays/books. This just sealed it. They could have done this a million different ways...but they took the most absolute worst route." 

One commented, "I’ve never been so sick of a movie that hasn’t been released yet." 

A fourth user marked, "It’s cross promotion with Skims. Just so happens the Kardashians post such an event."

 One person claimed, "I’m so over the Kardashians, they need to come back down to earth, like the rest of us….. they also need to shut their lips when taking a picture, looks like their A."

An individual user claimed, "This is gross."

A user shared, "It’s rare that a movie gives you so much to dislike before it has even hit the theaters."

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