The 2024 Summer Olympics got a wickedly fashionable twist, thanks to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stole the spotlight at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony red carpet with their iconic Wicked-inspired outfits. The co-stars defied expectations—and perhaps even gravity—when they arrived at the venue in front of the Eiffel Tower.
At the Friday, July 26 event, Ariana, 31, dazzled in a sleeveless pale rose pink dress, complete with a matching hair tie and high heels. Cynthia, 37, opted for a satin green dress with a matching hat, evoking major Wizard of Oz vibes as they posed for pictures together.
The powerhouse vocalists and actresses have been promoting Part 1 of their upcoming film, set to hit theaters on November 22. During recent promotional events, Ariana and Cynthia have consistently donned outfits that reflect their respective characters. Ariana stars as Glinda, while Cynthia plays Elphaba, who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.
In a February interview with BroadwayWorld, Ariana shared insights into her preparation for the role of Glinda. The Nickelodeon alum revealed that she had “never wanted something as badly as [she] did this” in her career.
“I worked every day with [my vocal coaches] to transform my voice,” the “Yes, And?” singer explained. “I had to deconstruct everything about my singing voice and myself to prove that I could take on this role.”
Ariana also mentioned that she “had to completely erase pop star Ari” to earn the part of Glinda, acknowledging her Broadway roots. She previously starred in 13: The Musical before her role in Victorious.
“I started on Broadway, and I’ve always been a musical theatre person and an actress,” she said. “I’ve missed acting. Spending so much time with a character, rather than a characterized version of myself, was really nice.”
Since landing the role, Ariana has been committed to it. “I really, really worked hard for it, and my god, I am so grateful for it because it is the best, most transformative experience of my life.” She added that she has felt a connection to Glinda since she was 10 years old.
“The funny thing is, the reason I thought I loved Glinda at 10 is not what makes us so alike,” Ariana noted. “The high notes, comedy, pink, and laughs attracted me when I was 10, but there is so much more beneath the surface.”
