Kristin Chenoweth breaks silences on boycott against ‘Wicked’

Kristin Chenoweth, who originally played the role of Glinda in Wicked, has defended Wicked against boycott.

For the unversed, the conservative group One Million Moms recently criticised the new Wicked film adaptation.

The petition urges parents to avoid supporting the movie, stating, “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,” it further stated.

However, Chenoweth has responded in the comments on Instagram post, saying, “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,” she further wrote.

Chenoweth concluded, “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.”

While Wicked: Part One is in theaters, and the sequel Wicked: For Good, will be released on November 21, 2025.