Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Prove They're Besties for Good in Glamorous Gowns atWickedL.A. Premiere

Mar. 15, 2025

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Wicked’ on Nov. 9, 2024.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivoare continuing the stylish journey that is theWickedpress tour.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, the actresses attended the Los Angeles premiere of theJon M. Chu-directed movie musical, which is currently being promoted on the “Journey Through Oz” tour.

To no one’s surprise, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, put on quite a fashion show with their striking looks which, like many of their pastWickedred carpet ensembles, paid homage to their respective characters, Elphaba and Glinda.

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Wicked’ on Nov. 9, 2024.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

The cast ofWickedkicked off the junket at thefilm’s premiere in Sydneyon Nov. 3.

Erivo slightly departed from Elphaba’s signature green in a custom Louis Vuitton black gown made with a structured skirt that flared out at her hips. But, she incorporated a hint of emerald with hergemstone-covered nails.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attended the “Wicked” premiere in Sydney.Don Arnold/WireImage

Don Arnold/WireImage

The duo even channeled their Oz wardrobes atWSJ. Magazine’s2024 Innovator Awardson Oct. 29 — but with a slight twist.

Grande surprisingly ditched the pink and wore a white Vivienne Westwood gown and Swarovski bling (but she still looked like a walking fashion fairytale), while Erivo wore a lime green Erdem design.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the 2024 WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards.Taylor Hill/Getty

Taylor Hill/Getty

Fans may have to wait until Nov. 22 to see Erivo and Grande bring the famous witches to life on the big screen, but PEOPLE got an exclusivelook inside the elaborate productionwith new details from the cast and creators themselves.

The movie adaptation also starsJonathan Baileyas Fiyero,Jeff Goldblumas the Wizard,Marissa Bodeas Nessarose,Bowen Yangas Pfannee,Keala Settleas Miss Coddle,Ethan Slateras Boq,Peter Dinklageas Dr. Dillamond andMichelle Yeohas Madame Morrible.

source: people.com