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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Quinci LeGardye

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Open the 2025 Oscars With a Showstopping 'Wicked' Performance

Cynthia erivo and ariana grande during the wicked montage performance at the 2025 oscars.

We'd bet the 2025 Oscars broke a record for making the most people cry within the first five minutes of the ceremony. It undoubtedly inspired sobs from Wicked fans everywhere.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kicked off the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, with a gorgeous performance honoring not just Wicked but also the adaptations of The Wizard of Oz that came before it.

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