It can be tricky sometimes to be a celebrity. Overzealous fans can go too far with their admiration and desire to get close to the entertainers they worship. Ariana Grande discovered that on November 13. There was an alarming incident on the red carpet at the Singapore opening of the film Wicked: For Good. Per People, a fan suddenly rushed at and grabbed the actress, imperiling her until her fellow star Cynthia Erivo bravely stepped in.
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Ariana Grande Was Suddenly Grabbed by a Stranger
She was with fellow actors Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Erivo. Per the outlet, "...[A] man in a white shirt and shorts sprinted at her, turning and grabbing her." This person reportedly tried to draw the actress nearer to him. Grande attempted to get free. Erivo boldly inserted herself between them and seemed to address the attacker. Security personnel then ushered him away.
Per People, "Grande looked visibly shaken by the incident, letting out deep breaths as Erivo and Yeoh comforted her." An encounter like that would surely unnerve anyone.
Fans Claimed To Recognize the Person
The individual who accosted Grande was reportedly known to fans. The outlet said his name is allegedly Johnson Wen, whose online handle is "Pyjama Man." Wen supposedly put a video of the attack on social media with the words, "Dear Ariana Grande Thank You for letting me Jump on the Yellow Carpet with You."
He allegedly has a history of doing things like this. Last summer, he reportedly got on a stage with Katy Perry. Wen did something similar in August to The Weeknd. Security whisked him off.
She Was Deeply Shaken by the Bombing of Her 2017 Manchester Concert
Unfortunately, Grande has experienced violent incidents in the past. Eight years ago, her concert in Manchester was bombed, causing the tragic death of 22 people. Per the outlet via British Vogue, Grande shared these thoughts. "Yeah, it's a real thing. I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of it [PTSD} as well."
She added, "It's hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss ... I feel like I shouldn't even be talking about my own experience - like I shouldn't even say anything. I don't think I'll ever know how to talk about it and not cry."
