Kristin Chenoweth has officially had it with the shenanigans of the so-called “One Million Moms” group. Spoiler alert: there aren’t a million of them. Kristin, who is Glinda the Good Witch in human form (sorry, Ariana Grande), took to Instagram to clap back at the group’s outrage over the upcoming Wicked movie. Their complaint? The film is apparently “pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.”
Yes, that’s right — flying monkeys, green witches, and talking goat professors are fine, but God forbid two women share a deep emotional bond.
Kristin wasn’t about to let this slide. “Everyone knows the ‘One Million Moms’ are more like a few hundred—maybe,” she wrote. Ouch. Shots fired. “It’s called entertainment. Artistry. I am a Christian woman and I originated the role of Glinda and all the silliness these women spew out of hate. No, no, no!” she continued, giving us peak Glinda energy. “I can’t help it: I try to love ’em anyway. For they don’t get it.”
Then, in the ultimate mic drop moment, Kristin encouraged everyone to embrace the girl power of Wicked: “For anyone who wants to see girl power, then go see Wicked. Onstage or in a movie theater.” And somewhere, a mob of angry moms probably clutched their pearls and fainted.
Meanwhile, the Great Glinda-Elphaba Debate Rages On
As if that weren’t enough drama, the Wicked fandom is still dissecting whether Glinda and Elphaba’s relationship is romantic, platonic, or somewhere in between. Ariana Grande, who’s stepping into Glinda’s bubble-blowing shoes for the film, speculated to Gay Times: “Whether it’s romantic or platonic, Glinda might be a little in the closet. You never know. Give it a little time.” A little time, Ariana? Honey, the fans have been giving it 20 years.
Kristin, ever the queen of cryptic comments, chimed in on Instagram with: “I thought so too, way back when….” Ma’am, we need more than breadcrumbs here. Write a memoir or something!
Cynthia Erivo, who’s set to play Elphaba, also shared her take: “I think Elphie… goes wherever the wind goes.” Translation: the green girl’s got options. She added, “I think she loves Glinda. I think she loves love. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with celebrating the deep connection they both have.”
Basically, everyone involved is saying, “It’s true love, but also… interpret it however you like,” which is just vague enough to keep the Wicked fanbase spiraling into eternity.
Moral of the Story?
Kristin’s got no time for the hate, the moms, or the nonsense. Wicked is about love, acceptance, and, let’s face it, belting high notes like your life depends on it. Whether you’re here for the Broadway nostalgia, the girl power vibes, or just to watch people squabble about Glinda and Elphaba’s relationship, one thing’s for sure: the Wicked movie is going to be a cultural event.
As Glinda herself might say: Are people born close-minded, or do they have it thrust upon them?
