She was attacked at the 'Wicked' premiere - Ariana Grande attacked at ‘Wicked: Part Two’ premiere by intrusive fan
Ariana Grande's world premiere of 'Wicked: Part Two' in Singapore was marred by a distressing incident. An overzealous fan, later identified as Johnson Wen, assaulted the singer. Actress Cynthia Erivo swiftly intervened, protecting Grande from further harm.
Wen, known online as 'Pyjama Man', has a history of crashing celebrity events. Security personnel eventually removed him from the scene. Grande was visibly shaken after the incident, a distressing reminder of her past trauma at a concert event.
Erivo's quick action was praised by fans. However, some critics felt the security team should have acted faster to prevent the assault.
The assailant, Johnson Wen, is known for his history of intruding on celebrity events. Ariana Grande, who has previously experienced trauma at a concert, was visibly shaken. The incident is a reminder of the importance of robust security measures at public events.