Fans who ship them as a couple have nicknamed the pairing as "Gelphie." Not only has this been one of the biggest lesbian ships on Broadway, but the new Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda) is making this even more popular (pun intended)!

Social media has been taken over by all things Wicked since the 2024 premiere of the Jon M. Chu-directed movie. Whenever you scroll through your social pages, you’re bound to find videos of individuals dressing themselves in Wicked-themed apparel from head to toe or influencers flaunting the numerous Wicked-inspired merch they’ve received.

The emotional press tour for Wicked continues on to awards season as the film hits its digital release. And listen, at this point complaining about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s displays of sisterhood is tired from anyone who hasn’t shot two films back to back and sung the musical’s iconic songs live.

Ariana Grande, who is Golden Globe-nominated for her role in Wicked, explained that some of the voice alterations she made for the film are likely to stay.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stepped out at the 2025 Golden Globes in looks that were a departure from their usual method-dressing

Ariana Grande did so much vocal work for 'Wicked,' her voice has noticeably changed. And she's totally OK with it being a permanent thing.

Sure to be the most “Popular” parade newcomer, the high-flying effort fittingly entitled “Defying Gravity” depicts Glinda (Ariana Grande) and her bubbles, a mid-flight Elphaba (a better likeness of Cynthia Erivo), a shimmering Emerald City, the Yellow Brick Road and fields of tulips, both real and sculpted.

Ariana Grande is once again hinting at what we already know to be true: that Wicked's Glinda and Elphaba have some sapphic love for each other! People have been shipping the pair since the original Broadway play became a sensation,