Ariana Grande was attacked by a fan during the Singapore premiere of her new film, 'Wicked: For Good,' on Thursday, November 13. In several videos captured from different angles, the young star, who plays Glinda in the film, is seen walking the red carpet at Universal Studios Singapore alongside co-stars Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Jeff Goldblum, when suddenly a man ran toward her and grabbed her.
The man, who had long black hair with blue streaks, wrapped his arm around Grande as she tried to get away. Luckily, Erivo leapt into action, positioning herself between Grande and the fan.
Security personnel quickly intervened and removed the man from Grande’s presence. However, Ariana appeared visibly shaken, taking deep breaths as her co-stars comforted her.
Fans quickly identified the red carpet intruder as Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man.” Wen posted his own video of the incident on Instagram, writing, “Dear Ariana Grande, thank you for letting me jump with you on the yellow carpet.”
Wen is known for sneaking into celebrity events and making headlines. Last June, he jumped on stage in front of a startled Katy Perry, and in August, he stormed The Weeknd’s concert before security quickly removed him from the stage.
Erivo’s quick reaction was instinctive and prevented the situation from escalating further. Fans on social media applauded her actions, praising her reflexes and concern for Ariana.
Grande and Erivo lead the cast of the film. The Singapore premiere was one of the most highly anticipated events for fans in Asia. This incident, however, highlights the ongoing need to strengthen security at high-profile events, as online users and celebrities showed their concern for Ariana on social media.