“Softest flex ever”- Netizens react as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo get matching tattoos

In a gesture that quickly captured social media’s attention, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have revealed matching tattoos that celebrate their deep bond formed while filming the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked.

The identical tattoos on their palms, which read “For Good,” referencing a duet from the musical, serve as a symbol of the bond the two stars developed on and off the set. Fans on X have been showing their appreciation for the tribute, flooding the platform with responses.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both appear in Wicked, with Grande playing the role of Glinda the Good Witch and Erivo playing the role of Elphaba. Their duet, For Good, is one of the most memorable moments in the story, which revolves around the themes of gratitude and lifelong friendship, and it is likely the inspiration behind their shared tattoo.

As images of their tattoos surfaced online, one fan summarized the collective sentiment:

“This is the softest flex ever. I’d cry if someone wanted to match tattoos with me and meant it.”

Other users added:

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been longtime fans of each other, as they share a mutual respect for musical theater. Many viewers described the tattoos as a meaningful way to mark their collaboration. As the discussion continued, others shared similar reactions online.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s bond through Wicked

The friendship between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo drew attention during the production of Wicked, the two-part cinematic adaptation of the Broadway classic.

"Wicked" Australian Premiere - Source: Getty

During an interview with NPR, published on February 4, 2025, Ariana Grande reflected on how crucial it was that both of them created a feeling of safety and trust while working together on such an emotionally demanding project.

She explained:

“It's something that was important to us from the very beginning, was to build something real and to know that we could have a safe space in each other for this journey because it was going to be tremendous. We knew it was going to be years and years of some of the hardest work of our lives, and it's something that we started building from the day we were cast.”

Cynthia Erivo also addressed this relationship when she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on December 23, 2023. Looking back on her relationship with Grande, she stated:

"She's good, the connection that we've made is really special. She's got a family member for life now.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked is a rebranding of the origin story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba, the green-skinned and misjudged witch, and Glinda, the charismatic, ambitious sorceress. The original production, Wicked: Part One, was generally well-regarded due to its rich visuals, musical quality, and emotional narrative.

A follow-up film, Wicked: For Good, is to be released on November 21, 2025, and will continue the story of Glinda and Elphaba in the magical land of Oz as they discover friendship, identity, and destiny.

With the second part just days away, both the movie and the long-standing friendship between the two are still being eagerly anticipated by the audience.

Edited by Toshali Kritika