Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have taken their friendship — and their connection to Wicked — to the next level. The two stars revealed matching “For Good” tattoos to celebrate their roles in the upcoming Wicked: For Good, set to release in theaters on November 21, 2025. Grande, 32, shared a photo on Instagram showing the duo’s palms inked with the phrase, symbolizing their shared journey portraying Galinda and Elphaba in the musical’s big-screen sequel.
The matching tattoos were unveiled on Saturday, November 1, when Ariana Grande posted behind-the-scenes images from Wicked: For Good on Instagram. The 7 Rings singer captioned, “Happy wicked month @wickedmovie ♡ 20 days,” alongside a photo featuring both her and Cynthia Erivo on set.
Both actors, who formed a strong bond during the filming of Wicked (2024), wanted a permanent reminder of their time together. The tattoos read “For Good” — a nod to one of the most emotional duets from the Broadway classic.
Director and Cast Celebrate Bond
Wicked director Jon M. Chu praised the stars’ growing friendship in a recent interview with PEOPLE. “These two are the biggest voices in the world,” Chu said. “They could have clashed, but they always put Wicked above themselves. Their friendship was beautiful to watch.”
Erivo, 38, shared in a previous interview that singing with Grande was “exhilarating — a little bit addictive.” She described their synergy as “a moment of pure connection,” emphasizing that both artists deeply listen to each other when performing.
Grande echoed the sentiment, calling her collaboration with Erivo “destined.” Speaking on the Podcrushed podcast in 2024, she said, “We learned so much from each other. It was the most symbiotic, beautiful experience.”
Strengthening the Wicked Legacy
The friendship between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo mirrors the powerful bond between their on-screen counterparts, Galinda and Elphaba. Their chemistry has become a focal point of the Wicked films’ cultural impact, with fans eagerly anticipating their performance in Wicked: For Good.
According to Chu, their connection “made my job easier and made the story feel larger than life.” The authenticity they bring is expected to elevate audience anticipation ahead of the film’s release.
Countdown to Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good will premiere in theaters on November 21, 2025, marking the continuation of the hit musical adaptation that first debuted in 2024. Fans can currently stream the first installment, Wicked (2024), ahead of the sequel’s debut.
As anticipation builds, the shared tattoos serve as a personal symbol of the enduring friendship and artistic bond between the two leading stars.
Sources
PEOPLE Magazine – Original Article
Universal Pictures Press Release
Ariana Grande Instagram Post, November 1, 2025
