AceShowbiz - This week, during a lively interview with Out.com, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ignited a social media storm with their heartwarming and quirky interaction. The duo, starring as Glinda and Elphaba in the much-anticipated film adaptation of "Wicked", were caught in a moment that resonated deeply with queer fans.

Fans have been embracing the lyrics of the iconic song "Defying Gravity" as a source of empowerment. Addressing this, Erivo commented, "I didn't know that was happening. That's really powerful. That's what I wanted."

She elaborated on the significance for her character, Elphaba, stating, "I think that it's really important for [Elphaba] in that moment to not allow the things that have hurt her, that have stripped her of her humanity, to keep her down."

During this exchange, Ariana Grande made a gesture that quickly went viral. The singer-actress gently took hold of Erivo's long, green fingernail - a tribute to her "Wicked" character - in a supportive gesture. The scene was captured and shared on Out Magazine's Instagram, where it garnered a wave of humorous and heartwarming reactions.

The internet swiftly reacted, with one Instagram user remarking, "I've officially been thinking about ariana holding cynthia's nail for a full day. I see this image every time I close my eyes." The humor continued on X (formerly Twitter), where another user shared, "I genuinely can't stop laughing at this. Every time I see it I burst into giggles."

The viral moment inspired a flood of memes, with fans creatively placing the close-up of Grande and Erivo's hands onto famous artworks and popular images.

Certain fans humorously noticed, "So haunted by the image of Ariana Grande reaching out a trembling hand to grasp Cynthia Erivo's single finger," while another announced their next Halloween costume as "ariana awkwardly holding a singular finger on cynthia's hand." The clip even captivated viewers who found the exchange mystifying yet endearing, with one person noting, "I'm completely mesmerized by this clip... It's amazing."

The viral moment came after another viral interaction involving Cynthia Erivo's "Wicked" fingernails. During an interview with Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, they discussed her hygiene habits and the inconvenience of her long nails.

Emphasizing that she used paper towel like everyone else, the actress seemed uncomfortable when she was pressed by the host to give a more detail description. Insisting that her long nails didn't hinder her daily tasks, she said she's a "functioning adult" who always keeps herself clean.

Interestingly, Dax Shepard and his wife Kristen Bell once became a subject of controversy themselves because of their hygiene practices. The couple sparked debate after admitting they did not bathe their children every night.

"Wicked", directed by Jon M. Chu, features an ensemble cast including Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, and Michelle Yeoh. Split into two parts, the first installment is now thrilling audiences in theaters. As the buzz continues, fans remain enchanted, eagerly dissecting every whimsical detail shared by the beloved stars of this magical film.