Ariana Grande Ditches Glinda's Go-To Pink at U.K.WickedPremiere for Another One of Her Character's Signature Looks

Mar. 15, 2025

Something has changed withinAriana Grande.

At the London premiere ofWickedon Monday, Nov. 18, the actress and singer decided to ditch her usual Glinda-inspired pink hues in favor of a butter yellow ensemble.

Grande’s costarCynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the movie adaptation, wore a black Schiaparelli couture dress just like her character.

Ariana Grande at the UK premiere of ‘Wicked.'.BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty

BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty

The duo posed for photos at the premiere, holding hands as they showed off theirWicked-inspired looks.

Erivo, 37, brought the drama with her black Schiaparelli gown, which featured a glittering conical lining underneath its voluminous tulle skirt.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the UK premiere of ‘Wicked.'.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Grande and Erivo, 37, have committed to method dressing throughout theWickedpress tour.For the New York premiere on Nov. 14, Grande leaned into her character in a pink strapless Louis Vuitton dress with a peplum silhouette. Erivo opted for a custom Dior look with an exaggerated waistline and sweetheart neckline.

In Mexico on Nov. 11, the duo wowed yet again in character-inspired looks. Grande wore an iridescent Versace dress had a deep V neckline and a structured bodice in a shimmery pale pink-white color. Erivo went for a black dress yet again, but this time with an unexpected twist. The Thom Browne outfit featured long sleeves and theatrical hands at the shoulders as well as a hooded top.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erico at the ‘Wicked’ premiere in Mexico City.Cristopher Rogel Blanquet/Getty

Cristopher Rogel Blanquet/Getty

Inan interviewwith content creator @aichark released on Nov. 7, Grande and Erivo shared that their coordinating outfit streak started on “day one” ofWicked.

“Our first day of rehearsal we both wear Balenciaga hoodies. Mine was pink and said ‘gay’ and hers was black and said ‘Balenciaga’,” Grande revealed.

“It’s never really ever planned. It’sneverplanned. We just turn up and that’s what happens,” Erivo added.

source: people.com