Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo joined their powerful voices in a memorable performance during the 2025 Oscar gala. The duo performed beautiful melodies from "The Wizard of Oz" and the hit film "Wicked." The singers' outfits also had a special meaning during the performance. Ariana's dress included a nod to her character Elphaba, turning green at the bottom, while Cynthia wore a white dress with violet flowers inspired by Dorothy from "The Wiz."
The presentation culminated in a duet of "Defying Gravity" from the film "Wicked," which is nominated for 10 Oscars. During the performance, Ariana ceded the stage to Erivo to highlight her amazing final notes, showcasing her impressive vocal range. The audience at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood gave a standing ovation to the talented artists.
Other artists who participated in the gala included Doja Cat, Lisa from BLACKPINK, and Raye. Ariana Grande opened the show in a shiny red dress evoking the iconic red shoes of Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz," singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Subsequently, Cynthia Erivo continued with the ballad "Home" from the musical "The Wiz," wearing her beautiful white dress with violet flowers as a tribute to Diana Ross in the 1978 film version.
