Actress Kristin Chenoweth slams the One Million Moms organization, which decided to boycott the Wicked movie. Chenoweth is the original Glinda from the first Broadway production of Wicked. 

The organization created a petition that claims that the movie advocates “the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.” They ask families to avoid watching the feature film.

The petition reads, “Of course, the musical contains a tremendous amount of witchcraft and sorcery, and that content prompts most parents to avoid taking their children to see Wicked. But the film also shows not-so-discrete crossdressing and men crushing on men, which parents may not expect. Instead of an uplifting Broadway musical about friendship and family, talents and resources were used to create a dark movie that also pushes wokeness.”

Chenoweth responded to Out Magazine’s Instagram post about the One Million Moms petition. She commented, “Everyone knows the ‘one million Moms’ are a mere few hundred. Maybe. it’s called entertainment. Artistry. I am a Christian woman or originated the role of Glinda and all the silliness that these women spew out of hate. No no no. I can’t help it : i try to love em anyways. For they don’t get it. For anyone who wants to see girl power, then go so WICKED. Onstage or in a movie theater.”

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in the Wicked movie adaptation. The film released in theaters on Nov. 22, earning the biggest opening for a Broadway adaptation. 

There has been much discussion about the film’s message and each character’s sexualities. With Grande and Erivo each chiming in with their thoughts. 

While talking to Gay Times, Erivo said, “I think Elphie is… She’s goes wherever the wind goes. I think she loves Glinda, I think she loves love. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with celebrating the deep connection the both of them have. They do have a real relationship. It is true love, which is probably why people are shipping it. What they build with each other is an unbreakable bond and love.” Grande followed saying, “And trust and truth and such a safe space for one another, which is what all relationships should be, whether it’s romantic or platonic.”