Auli’i Cravalho just stepped into the ring with a cape, and her sidekicks are none other than Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo! The dynamic duo from Wicked have been stirring up more emotions than a toddler at a toy store, and now they’re facing some serious meme-ification and criticism during their press tour. But don’t you worry—Auli’i is here to play defense like a pro!
In a recent chat with Vanity Fair, the 24-year-old Moana superstar didn’t hold back. She declared, “Being a theater kid is like running a marathon in a tutu while juggling flaming swords!” Okay, maybe not that dramatic, but you get the vibe.
Auli’i urged everyone to put down their pitchforks and pick up a thesaurus because it’s time to understand the plight of a theater kid. “Get off my girls, Ariana and Cynthia’s backs! Do you understand me? You don’t know what it’s like to be slaving away on a film that’s almost as long as a Lord of the Rings marathon. Two hours and 40 minutes, people! That’s basically a lifetime in movie minutes! If you’re not shedding a tear or two after bonding over endless rehearsals and live singing sessions, are you even doing it right?”
She continued, “I mean, c’mon! It’s like a therapy session with jazz hands!” So let’s all take a moment to appreciate the emotional rollercoaster that is Wicked and maybe let these theater kids cry it out in peace, preferably while belting show tunes. Bravo, Auli’i! You’ve earned yourself a standing ovation! 🎤✨
