Ariana Grande Attacked by Fan at Singapore ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere: Cynthia Erivo Steps in to Protect Her
A shocking moment unfolded at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good on Thursday, November 13, when pop superstar Ariana Grande was unexpectedly charged by a fan on the red carpet. The incident occurred at Universal Studios Singapore as Grande, who stars as Glinda in the highly anticipated musical film, walked the iconic yellow brick road carpet alongside her talented co-stars Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.

The Red Carpet Incident

Multiple videos shared online show a man in a white shirt and shorts sprinting toward Grande, abruptly grabbing her around the shoulders. The attacker, described as having long black hair streaked with blue, pulled Grande close as she struggled to break free. Witnesses captured the frightening moment from several angles, highlighting the intensity and unexpected nature of the encounter.

In a heroic act, Cynthia Erivo, who portrays Elphaba in the film, quickly intervened. She lunged toward the man, placing herself between him and Grande, shouting at him while security personnel moved in to restrain the attacker. Michelle Yeoh also assisted, comforting Grande, who appeared visibly shaken and tried to regain her composure amid the chaos.

Identifying the Attacker

Fans quickly identified the man as Johnson Wen, widely known online as “Pyjama Man.” Wen has a history of crashing celebrity events, and he documented the Singapore incident on Instagram, captioning his video: “Dear Ariana Grande, thank you for letting me jump on the yellow carpet with you ❤️.”

Wen’s notoriety extends beyond this latest incident. Earlier in 2025, he gained attention for rushing the stage during Katy Perry’s concert and The Weeknd’s performance, raising concerns about celebrity event security.

Ariana Grande’s Past Struggles and Trauma

The unsettling red carpet encounter comes as Grande has publicly shared her ongoing struggles with anxiety and PTSD, rooted in the tragic 2017 bombing at her Manchester concert, which claimed 22 lives. Speaking to British Vogue in 2018, Grande opened up about the lingering impact:

“Yeah, it’s a real thing. I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of it as well. It’s hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss … I feel like I shouldn’t even be talking about my own experience – like I shouldn’t even say anything. I don’t think I’ll ever know how to talk about it and not cry.”