Ariana Grande Attacked at Wicked Premiere by Fan Who Planned Assault on Social Media

Ariana Grande was attacked by a fan during the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore as she walked the red carpet. The assailant jumped over a security barrier and grabbed the actress, wrapping his arm around her before being stopped.

Co-star Cynthia Erivo immediately rushed to Grande’s defense – shoving the man away before security personnel could intervene. The incident, captured on video, quickly spread across social media platforms showing Erivo’s protective reaction.

The swift intervention highlighted the close bond between the two actresses.

Social media footage revealed the alarming moment when the fan breached security measures and made physical contact with Grande.

Cynthia Erivo protects Ariana Grande from a ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere attendee. pic.twitter.com/XQBeQJWZsI

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The attack appears to have been premeditated, with the individual posting about his intentions on social media both before and after the incident. His online posts suggest a disturbing pattern of planned confrontations with celebrities.

this is so creepy… pic.twitter.com/rR5OoGVXDQ

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Identified as Wayne Johnson, an Australian of Chinese-Filipino descent, the man’s Instagram account contains multiple videos of him rushing public events. Johnson claims to be the same person who invaded the Cricket World Cup Final in November 2023 between India and Australia while wearing a Palestinian flag face mask and protest t-shirt.

History of Celebrity Confrontations

Johnson’s social media accounts document a series of similar disruptions at major entertainment events. His profile features videos of him rushing stages at concerts for several high-profile performers including Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and The Chainsmokers – establishing a concerning pattern of behavior targeting celebrities.

“Wicked: For Good,” the sequel to last year’s Best Picture-nominated “Wicked,” arrives in U.S. theaters on Friday, November 21. The film reunites Oscar-nominated stars Erivo and Grande (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees for the original film) alongside an ensemble cast featuring Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.

Check out the official trailer for Wicked: For Good below.