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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Pay Final Homage To 'Wicked' During Their Oscars Performance In Memorable Outfits

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There is no doubt that Elphaba and Glinda are two of the most beloved characters to grace cinema in the past year. For a special performance of “Defying Gravity” on the Academy Awards stage, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande paid a beautiful tribute to the beloved world of Oz in their hit film Wicked.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740967169484RED CARPET BEST DRESSED (6).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Ariana Grande’s custom Schiaparelli look for her Oscars performance.</div>In the shade of the iconic red of Dorothy’s slippers, Ariana wore a custom Schiaparelli gown for the award show’s opening performance. With a classic 1950s silhouette, the dress sparkled beautifully, carrying an elegant train of tulle. The most special detail, though, was the shoe attached to the back, referencing the ruby slippers first seen in The Wizard of Oz—and of course, Ariana wore her very own pair too as she sang the iconic “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740967208944IMG_3943.PNG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Cynthia Erivo in Vivienne Westwood at the Oscars 2025.</div>Cynthia Erivo also wore an equally beautiful look from Vivienne Westwood. What was originally a bridal dress from the designer’s 1997 collection (known as the “Bagatelle), Cynthia’s look was given some Wicked flair, decorated with florals by the hip and an added pop of green by its hem. Pairing a memorable look to her undeniable talent, the actress made a striking performance as she sang “Home” from “The Wiz”.For their highly acclaimed roles in Wicked, Cynthia is a “Best Actress in a Leading Role” nominee while Ariana is nominated for “Best Actress in a Supporting Role”  this Oscars season.

Here's the inspiration and story behind their performance looks.

Here's the inspiration and story behind their performance looks.

The Story Behind Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s 'Wicked' Performance Outfits At The Oscars

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The Story Behind Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s 'Wicked' Performance Outfits At The Oscars

Mavi Sulangi

Published March 03, 2025 10:05 AM PHT

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Updated March 03, 2025 10:22 AM PHT

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