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Graceey · 2025-11-22T12:01:01+00:00

Obviously this is just light hearted gossip. They’re doing no harm. But I absolutely fascinated by Ariana’s and Cynthia’s odd behaviour during the press tour for Wicked. They seem extremely close with one another. But I hate to say it comes across very contrived. Ariana looks and acts like a fragile doll these days. In stark contrast to her previous pop star persona. And Cynthia has seemingly decided to play the role of her protector. It’s all very strange. They have both lost a lot of weight. But what on Earth has happened to these two during filming? [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?pp=ygUSY3ludGhpYSBhbmQgYXJpYW5h&v=nyfz2Uz9oI0 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nyfz2Uz9oI0&pp=ygUSY3ludGhpYSBhbmQgYXJpYW5h]] This thread won’t be for everyone. But some of like to discuss the psychological aspects of behaviour. It’s obviously pure speculation

RachelFanshawe · 22/11/2025 19:35

Pmsl at the idea that these two stick insects are just too busy to eat 🤣

They are waited on hand and foot! 🤣

BatshitOutofHell · 22/11/2025 19:18

TidyCyan · 22/11/2025 19:03

None of this has anything to do with a heavy filming schedule. They wrapped both films nearly 2 years ago. Filming concluded January 2024.

How do you know? Filming may have wrapped, but as you can see they are still heavily involved with the film - endless interviews, publicity campaigns; oscar campaigning etc

Ariane Grande both ended and started a relationship during filming - the fallout from that may be ongoing, the relationship may be stumbling. Who knows?

TidyCyan · 22/11/2025 19:03

None of this has anything to do with a heavy filming schedule. They wrapped both films nearly 2 years ago. Filming concluded January 2024.

BatshitOutofHell · 22/11/2025 18:59

Fellontheground · 22/11/2025 17:35

That Cynthia one is just weird. She gives me the absolute creeps. No idea what her actual talent is. The seems to have come from nowhere. Ariana Grande not a whole lot better but seems ill and vulnerable.

You don't know what Erivo's talent is? Have you heard her sing? Ariana Grande is also a great singer and a good performer. They might be getting on my nerves, but I have to acknowledge that they're both very good at what they do. It's just a shame it's going to their lollipop heads.

Cucy · 22/11/2025 18:48

ThatCyanCat · 22/11/2025 18:31

surely if it was PTSD she couldn’t be on stage either loud noises and bright lights right now.

Not necessarily. Stage lights and sounds are controlled, they might not be a trigger, but other things could be.

But the audience isn’t.
And things like red carpet events etc.

They can be controlled to a certain extend but I would have thought the shouts and camera flashes would be too overwhelming for someone with PTSD.

Obviously everyone handles things differently but I feel like if she was that bad then they wouldn’t keep forcing her to do interviews and carpet events etc and increase her security.

ThatCyanCat · 22/11/2025 18:31

surely if it was PTSD she couldn’t be on stage either loud noises and bright lights right now.

Not necessarily. Stage lights and sounds are controlled, they might not be a trigger, but other things could be.

Cucy · 22/11/2025 18:16

popcornandpotatoes · 22/11/2025 17:27

I saw this argument on another thread and while I agree it must have been an awful experience for her, her fame and notoritaty has only grown in the last 8 years. She has become one of the most successful people stars in the world. Why now is she suddenly so frail and traumatised she can barely walk?

I suspect we will find out what's going on eventually. Part of me wonders if it's not all some mad publicity stunt

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I completely agree.

I mean it may have something to do with her PTSD coming out now but she hasn’t been like this before or after the terrorist and surely if it was PTSD she couldn’t be on stage either loud noises and bright lights right now.

I can’t help feel it’s done sort of PR stunt but would someone really lose so much weight just for media attention.
Its not like she’s a nobody.

popcornandpotatoes · 22/11/2025 18:11

333FionaG · 22/11/2025 18:01

She looks fine in the Swarovski ad she does. Thin, sure, but not frail.

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That ad was filmed ages ago, it's been on for a few years

Shanghai101 · 22/11/2025 18:09

TheaBrandt1 · 22/11/2025 17:42

When dd2 looked like that both a psychiatrist and CAHMs were extremely concerned and she was close to being hospitalised. Thank god she came to her senses and we are through it now. Seeing them I find quite triggering.

I was just about to say the same. Sadly, once you have seen/experienced anorexia first hand you can spot it easily thereafter.
I hope they get effective help. Due to the denying nature of the illness, being an adult with consent makes that harder.

333FionaG · 22/11/2025 18:01

popcornandpotatoes · 22/11/2025 17:27

I saw this argument on another thread and while I agree it must have been an awful experience for her, her fame and notoritaty has only grown in the last 8 years. She has become one of the most successful people stars in the world. Why now is she suddenly so frail and traumatised she can barely walk?

I suspect we will find out what's going on eventually. Part of me wonders if it's not all some mad publicity stunt

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She looks fine in the Swarovski ad she does. Thin, sure, but not frail.

NotThatWay · 22/11/2025 17:59

Ohhhthedrama · 22/11/2025 17:52

I don't know if it aired in UK but a couple of weeks ago on NBC was Wicked One Wonderful night. They both seemed totally ' normal ' during the backstage stuff and cast interviews. Maybe they just do it at press events.

I saw that. I loved it!!

Slothisavirtue · 22/11/2025 17:55

Fellontheground · 22/11/2025 17:35

That Cynthia one is just weird. She gives me the absolute creeps. No idea what her actual talent is. The seems to have come from nowhere. Ariana Grande not a whole lot better but seems ill and vulnerable.

She didn't come from nowhere. Why not at least do a quick Google before making stupid comments

Ohhhthedrama · 22/11/2025 17:52

I don't know if it aired in UK but a couple of weeks ago on NBC was Wicked One Wonderful night. They both seemed totally ' normal ' during the backstage stuff and cast interviews. Maybe they just do it at press events.

ThatCyanCat · 22/11/2025 17:52

Fellontheground · 22/11/2025 17:35

That Cynthia one is just weird. She gives me the absolute creeps. No idea what her actual talent is. The seems to have come from nowhere. Ariana Grande not a whole lot better but seems ill and vulnerable.

You can't work out what her talent is?

I'll tell you. She juggles fire clubs while on a unicycle.

She also definitely didn't come out of nowhere, I assure you.

NotThatWay · 22/11/2025 17:50

GingerBeverage · 22/11/2025 16:52

It’s scripted and has gained the film a tremendous amount of coverage, while steering public opinion away from AG breaking a on-set colleague’s young family.

Absolute genius and both women will snap back to normal behaviour as soon as it’s over.

He broke up his own family. HTH.

Slothisavirtue · 22/11/2025 17:48

TheaBrandt1 · 22/11/2025 17:42

When dd2 looked like that both a psychiatrist and CAHMs were extremely concerned and she was close to being hospitalised. Thank god she came to her senses and we are through it now. Seeing them I find quite triggering.

Yes, I looked like Ariana at my worst and my heart breaks for her. And I do worry.about Cynthia too

TheaBrandt1 · 22/11/2025 17:42

When dd2 looked like that both a psychiatrist and CAHMs were extremely concerned and she was close to being hospitalised. Thank god she came to her senses and we are through it now. Seeing them I find quite triggering.

RedCarded · 22/11/2025 17:39

It does make you wonder if all is well with both of them, they seem to become very upset a lot during interviews. It is bizarre how emotional they both seem to be, I haven't ever seen any other actor/actress cry so much during interviews as they both seem to.

SingingOcean · 22/11/2025 17:38

BatshitOutofHell · 22/11/2025 16:34

I reckon the actors really feel this way. They work together in a very intense way which is very different to other workplaces because it's usually for a very short amount of time. In order to be able to do what they do they usually have to tap into their own memories/deep emotions and will often share those with each other. They therefore have an emotional bond that arises from the rehearsal and film making process, which we the audience are not privy to. It's important for the film because it's one of the reasons that they can convey emotions and, perhaps more importantly, make us feel them too.

I think there is also a bit of a wanky thing that happens when their power to create lasting memories, joy and emotions for people from around the world makes them arrogant in a way that is different to other forms of arrogance - iyswim.

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I think along these lines. A combination of a shared emotional experience and an industry that encourages self-indulgence and eccentricity.

Fellontheground · 22/11/2025 17:35

That Cynthia one is just weird. She gives me the absolute creeps. No idea what her actual talent is. The seems to have come from nowhere. Ariana Grande not a whole lot better but seems ill and vulnerable.

popcornandpotatoes · 22/11/2025 17:27

HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 22/11/2025 13:30

Ariana has had an awful experience with the Manchester bombing and declined since. I think anyone criticising her is sick and should put themselves in her shoes. I'm not even a fan but it's dreadful the way she is gossped bout.

I saw this argument on another thread and while I agree it must have been an awful experience for her, her fame and notoritaty has only grown in the last 8 years. She has become one of the most successful people stars in the world. Why now is she suddenly so frail and traumatised she can barely walk?

I suspect we will find out what's going on eventually. Part of me wonders if it's not all some mad publicity stunt

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Graceey · 22/11/2025 17:22

333FionaG · 22/11/2025 17:17

What did Ariana do to an on set colleague's family?

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cheated with a married man whose wife had very very recently given birth. Even bet them I believe.

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333FionaG · 22/11/2025 17:17

GingerBeverage · 22/11/2025 16:52

It’s scripted and has gained the film a tremendous amount of coverage, while steering public opinion away from AG breaking a on-set colleague’s young family.

Absolute genius and both women will snap back to normal behaviour as soon as it’s over.

What did Ariana do to an on set colleague's family?

Didimum · 22/11/2025 17:13

Most famous people are crackers. Just leave them to it.

Cucy · 22/11/2025 17:12

Ohhhthedrama · 22/11/2025 16:59

I think it's done what ît was intended to do. Get everyone talking about them.

Yes I think so too.

People were loving them at first but now it’s going the other way - but they’re still getting a lot of attention for it and so they’re going to keep doing it.