On November 19, Ariana Grande attended the U.K. premiere of the Wicked movie in London. She surprised fans by wearing a yellow dress instead of her usual pink, which is the color her character Glinda often wears. The dress was made of silk and was designed by Ralph Lauren. She added a shiny choker necklace and sunglasses. Fans noticed that her outfit looked like a scene from the Wicked musical where Glinda wears a yellow dress with sunglasses.
Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the movie, also wore an eye-catching dress. Her black gown was designed by Schiaparelli and had a sparkly lining under a big, fluffy tulle skirt. The two stars posed together on the green carpet, holding hands and showing off their outfits inspired by their characters.
During the movie’s press tour, Grande and Erivo have often worn clothes that fit their characters. At the New York premiere on November 14, Grande wore a pink strapless dress by Louis Vuitton. It matched the fun and bubbly style of Glinda. Erivo wore a custom-made Dior dress with a dramatic design, which fit her character Elphaba’s serious and dark look.
At the Mexico premiere on November 11, the pair once again dressed to match their characters. Grande wore a shimmery pink Versace dress with a deep V neckline. Erivo chose another black dress, this time by designer Thom Browne. Her dress had long sleeves, unusual details shaped like hands on the shoulders, and a hooded top. It was a dramatic and unique look that matched Elphaba’s style.
In an interview on November 7, Grande and Erivo talked about how they ended up dressing similarly throughout the press tour. Grande shared that on their first day of rehearsal, both wore Balenciaga hoodies. Grande’s was pink with the word “gay” on it, while Erivo’s was black with the brand name on it. Erivo said their matching outfits were never planned. “We just show up, and it happens,” she said.
As the Wicked movie’s release gets closer, fans are eager to see how Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will play their roles. The movie is based on the famous Broadway musical, which tells the untold story of the witches from The Wizard of Oz. It focuses on the friendship between Glinda, who is cheerful and popular, and Elphaba, who is misunderstood and has green skin.
With their red carpet looks and dedication to their characters, Grande and Erivo have excited fans even more. Many people are looking forward to seeing this magical story brought to life in theaters.
