Ariana Grande experienced a frightening moment during the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good when a man attempted to rush toward her on the red carpet. The incident sparked panic among fans, staff and members of the cast, and has now prompted a strong public reaction from her co-star Marissa Bode.
Bode, who plays Nessarose Thropp in the upcoming Wicked films, shared videos on TikTok where she spoke directly to those defending the man online. She firmly rejected the idea that he could be considered a supporter in any way.
“If they behave like that, they are fans and they are losers,” Bode said, criticizing the dangerous behavior that put Grande and others at risk.
The man, known on the internet as Pyjama Man and identified as Johnson Wen, has a history of similar confrontations with public figures. A court in Singapore has already charged him with disorderly conduct following the incident.
Bode noted that moments like this expose how unsafe public life can feel for celebrities, especially for women. She explained that many female artists remain polite in tense situations because they know what happens if they do not. Her comments quickly gained wide support online.
Ariana Grande has not directly addressed the scare. Instead, she posted photos from the premiere on Instagram with a simple message of appreciation: “Thank you Singapore. We love you.”
The episode has reopened the conversation about obsessive fans, security at major premieres and the importance of respecting personal boundaries for all public figures. It also highlights the growing challenges celebrities face in an era where social media can amplify both admiration and harmful behavior.
