Cynthia Erivo’s rescued close friend and co-star Ariana Grande from an over excited fan on Thursday.
The actresses are currently engaged in a world tour on behalf of their new film Wicked: For Good, the second of three planned prequels to The Wizard Of Oz.
But Thursday’s premiere in Singapore went awry after Grande was ambushed by an over-exuberant fan while walking the red carpet outside Universal Studios.
Fortunately, co-star Erivo, 38, was on hand to pull her from the ensuing melee. Her lightning-quick reactions have earned her a flood of memes as many fans comparing her actions to those of Kevin Costner in Hollywood blockbuster The Bodyguard.
Fans commended the British actress for risking her own safety while assisting her co-star. One commented on Instagram: ‘Now THAT’S friendship. WOW. Pretty’s scary stuff but having a friend like that leap into action? I’m sensing a Bodyguard reboot!
Another added: ‘That’s a true friend. She didn’t even think for herself she sprung to protect.’
‘Cynthia was Amazing! If she ever needs a job outside of Acting Security is her gig,’ another commenter said. ‘Girl, if there something you don’t do is, to mes with a Capricorn’s friend in front of them. Mama Bear Mode in nano seconds…’ [sic]
