Ariana and Cynthia play Glinda and Elphaba in the forthcoming musical movie, which will be released in theaters in the US on Nov. 22. 

After being pushed back due to COVID-19-related production delays, Wicked began shooting in December 2022. However, it then had to be halted due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, meaning that its imminent release has been a long time coming, to say the least.

Both Ariana and Cynthia have appeared visibly emotional numerous times during the Wicked press tour — so much so that it’s become somewhat of a running joke online.

Well, Ari and Cynthia have now addressed the talk themselves.