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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have made these red carpet outfits more than popular. The costars, who are set to perform at the 2025 Oscars on March 2, have been paying tribute to Wicked for months as they promoted their beloved film, which earned them both Academy Awards nominations. (Cynthia is up for Actress in a Leading Role, while Ariana is nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role.
) In fact, at last year's 2024 Oscars , Cynthia channeled her character Elphaba in a green Louis Vuitton leather dress, designed by Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière . "An ode to the cinematic achievements of its Friends of the Maison," the fashion house wrote on Instagram in March 2024. "Louis Vuitton dressed Cynthia Erivo in a custom emerald green gown by @NicolasGhesquiere for the esteemed ceremony in Los Angeles.
" At the same award show, Ariana also gave a nod to her character Glinda with a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown, in powder pink, of course. Since then, the dynamic duo has traveled the world with their Wicked -inspired fashion. It was just days ago, at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb.
23, that Grande tipped a hat to Glinda with a pretty in pink custom Loewe dress. "Drawing inspiration from the Spring Summer 2025 collection’s use of floral prints and featherwork," the company shared on Instagram Feb. 24, "her dress takes shape with layers of silk satin and crêpon, which add depth and richness to the gown.
Delicate draping and ruching techniques enhance its fluid silhouette." Indeed, it was a milestone night for Ariana, who gave the ceremony and the designer sweet shoutouts. “thank you @sagawards and my @sagaftra family, i love you,” she wrote on Instagram Feb.
25. “thank you @loewe @jonathan.anderson , i love you.
” So, what will Ariana and Cynthia wear to the 2025 Oscars—hosted by Conan O’Brien —on March 2? We'll have to wait and see. In the meantime, keep reading to look back at the duo's Wicked -inspired fashion moments. Coming Attractions Presenting together at the 2024 Oscars in March, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were already teasing what was in store from the first installment of Wicked , coming to theaters Nov.
22. Erivo, who plays green-hued "bad" witch Elphaba, looked ready for both the red carpet and battle in leather Louis Vuitton with reptilian ruffles down the back. And Grande, who costars as "good" witch Glinda, channeled old Hollywood glam in a powder-pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture column gown magically accented with enough fabric to provide a peplum, a stole, a bustle and a train all at once.
They Know About Popular The Wicked train chugged into CinemaCon in April with Grande all aboard in a white and pink Oscar de la Renta minidress that resembled a blooming flower, while Erivo sported a green and silver Versace ensemble, including fierce thigh-high satin boots. Not the colors of dear old Shiz, but she has an open invitation to play Quidditch for Slytherin. Très Chic Gold for best dressed went to team Wicked at the 2024 Paris Olympics , where the costars were spotted at multiple events.
But first, they kicked off the Games at the July 26 Opening Ceremony, Erivo in a strapless green Louis Vuitton gown with a gravity-defying silhouette and Grande in a drop-waist powder-pink Thom Browne dress that would've made Audrey Hepburn proud. Where Troubles Melt Like Lemon Drops Erivo, who also performed "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at the event, looked wickedly good in a glittering emerald gown by Naeem Khan at the 2024 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala on Oct. 19.
Another popular choice: Grande's leather-trimmed polka dot ball gown courtesy of Balmain. Coat of Many Colors Erivo accessorized her T-shirt and cropped jeans with bright-green pumps and a patterned Louis Vuitton coat at an Oct. 28 screening of Wicked at the DGA Theater in New York.
Grande looked ready for her first day of witch university in a cream-colored button-down vest and matching skirt by Atelier Versace. Peas in a Pod It's unclear if Grande floated to the WSJ. Magazine 2024 Innovator Awards inside a magical bubble, but her delicately embroidered white Vivienne Westwood gown was fit for such a journey.
Meanwhile, Erivo's Erdem dress—gray pinstripes overlaid with embellished green silk—was Land of Oz meets Wall Street. Good Witch of the North Grande went full Glinda at the Nov. 3 Australian premiere of Wicked in a pink Vivienne Westwood ball gown.
Far From Basic Erivo leaned into Elphaba's wicked future at the premiere in a black Louis Vuitton strapless gown, accessorized with a massive lion's head choker and another bedazzled green manicure. "I love this outfit so much because it speaks to my character," the British actress told Vogue Australia before heading to the red carpet (or, in this case, yellow brick road). "It reminds me of wings and defying gravity.
" Every Look There Is or Was Erivo cast yet another spell at the Nov. 5 Wicked photocall in Australia, this time in an emerald and black Marc Jacobs blouse paired with a black embroidered skirt. And for her latest trick: Dividing the eye's attention between her dainty fascinator and the towering multistrap Mary Jane platforms that added at least 6 inches to her 5-foot-1 frame.
Ways to Flirt and Flounce Grande was the gift in bow-trimmed Bode at the Australian photo call. Changed for Good Louis Vuitton didn't hold back on the green for Erivo and Thom Browne provided Grande's dainty gingham look at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked on Nov. 9.
Because I Knew You Leaning into Elphaba's eventual preferred color, Erivo wore Dior to a Nov. 14 Wicked screening hosted by Vogue at New York's Museum of Modern Art, while Grande turned up the pink meter from pastel to hot in Louis Vuitton. The Chance to Fly Across the pond for Wicked 's London premiere on Nov.
18, Grande was cheery as a buttercup in a dreamy Ralph Lauren gown and Erivo hit the sweet spot where punk meets princess courtesy of Schiaparelli..
