Ariana Grande closed out awards season at the Oscars 2025 in a Glinda-inspired look featuring 190,000 crystals and rhinestones. The 'Wicked' star is a first-time nominee up for Best Supporting Actress and will perform with Cynthia Erivo.

Fans were left stunned after Kelly Ripa transformed into Ariana Grande from “Wicked.” During an Oscar-themed episode of “Live With Kelly and Mark,” the talk show host, 54, donned an identical outfit to that of Grande’s Glinda the Good Witch.

Bold reds, classic black and pops of pink took over the Oscars red carpet Sunday. Ariana Grande failed to disappoint in a pale pink ballgown that did her good witch Glinda proud.

After the entire Wicked press tour, and considering the pink and green looks from last year's Oscars, I knew Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo would slay at this year’s Academy Awards. However, I didn't expect them to actually defy gravity with their gowns!

T here was a part of me that was so sure Ariana Grande was going to switch things up in a big way for the Academy Awards after what has felt like a decade of Wicked-coded looks. B

Wicked’s Ariana Grande dressed momentously to celebrate her first Oscar nomination this evening at the Academy Awards. See what she wore.

The ‘Wicked’ star delivered an unforgettable performance, and two striking gowns, at the Oscars. “We wanted it to be a tribute to the beautiful women and witches who have come before us,” Grande says.

All throughout the Wicked press tour and this year’s awards season, Grande has paid homage to Glinda with a series of pink outfits. From a floral couture ballgown by Armani Privé to an angelic blush off-the-shoulder dress by Loewe, Grande’s method dressing streak is clearly the gift that keeps on giving.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Zooey Deschanel and more attended the annual event.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are channeling Glinda and Elphaba in pink and green. At last year’s Academy Awards, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo presented the awards for best original song and best

Ariana Grande is feeling grateful as she walks her first Oscars red carpet as a nominee. The Grammy winner is up for best supporting actress for her performance as Glinda in “Wicked,” which heads into the Oscars with 10 nominations, including best picture.

Film adaption of Broadway musical “Wicked” was nominated for 10 Oscars including Best Supporting Actress for pop star Ariana Grande, a Florida native