SO HEARTBROKEN: Ariana Grande struggles to hold back tears as Today host Sheinelle Jones shares her HEARTBREAKING STORY
FANS are gearing up to get transported back to Oz later this month, as the second instalment of the Wicked films, Wicked: For Good, hits cinemas.
Journalist Sheinelle Jones of TODAY sat down with the film’s stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, in London to talk all things Wicked.
Ariana looked emotional on TODAYCredit: NBC
She joined co-star Cynthia for an interview about Wicked: For GoodCredit: NBC
She was lucky enough to attend the film’s premiere during its press tour, and said the film really did “change her for good” as she continues day by day to battle her own grief.
Towards the end of the interview, emotions ran high and conversation got personal as Sheinelle told the leading ladies how the film helped her feel strong amid grieving the loss of her husband, Uche Ojeh.
Uche passed away earlier this year after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.
“You guys both know that I am grieving, right, and I carry two things with me everywhere I go,” Sheinelle said to the intently listening pair of singing icons.
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“I move forward, but I’m also grieving.
“And when I went into the theater to screen this movie, it was transcendent for me in a way that I didn’t know I needed.
“To see these characters be strong, and brave, and vulnerable.
“And I’m sitting there thinking, okay if these women can do this on stage or on the screen so can I, in my own way.
“I can be strong, and courageous, and brave, and not just your characters but who you are as women in real life.”
By the end of Sheinelle’s sentences, Ariana was seen visibly holding back tears.
The pop superstar then thanked Sheinelle for her kind words, and told her she loves her.
“Well, thank you. We love you and you are all of those things.”
The women then embraced: a touching moment for the trio.
Ariana lost a close loved one back in 2018 that has frequently seen her reduced to tears in public – ex boyfriend Mac Miller.
The ladies all listened intently to one anotherCredit: NBC
They all shared an embrace after the touching momentCredit: NBC
He passed away at the young age of 26 after an accidental overdose of cocaine, fentanyl and alcohol at his home in Studio City.
Just one year prior Ari experienced another unimaginable tragedy – a bombing that took place at her concert in Manchester.
22 people were tragically killed at the event with many more injured and completely traumatized.
The star hasn’t toured in a long time, with her upcoming Eternal Sunshine tour for 2025-2026 being in huge demand.
Wicked: For Good hits cinemas worldwide on 21 November.
Sheinelle’s husband Uche passed away earlier in the yearCredit: Getty
She said Wicked: For Good helped her handle her feelings of griefCredit: Getty
The couple were together for approximately 25 yearsCredit: Getty
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