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Grande's and Cynthia Revo's appearances during their Wicked press tour—crying, hugging, and engaging in seemingly staged displays of emotion—have been criticized as overly performative. Critics suggest that these displays are attempts to craft an innocent and harmless image, shielding their actions from scrutiny. Their interviews have been described as pandering and insincere, fueling suspicion that they are positioning themselves as victims or misunderstood innocents.
The narrative of innocence is central to Grande's branding; she portrays herself as a naive theater girl in the midst of a scandal she claims to be unaware of. However, evidence suggests that her actions betray this image, revealing a pattern of self-centeredness and manipulation designed to maintain her public appeal.