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.

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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!

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.

Ariana Grande has had quite the awards season, and she concluded her incredible Wicked press run at the 2025 Oscars tonight by bringing forward her most dramatic Glinda-worthy gown yet. Nominated in the best supporting actress category for her portrayal of the iconic Good Witch,

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.

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.

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

“It’s continuing the Glinda-fication of it all ... The list of performers include Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, Raye and Doja Cat, among others. The ceremony will also ...

E! News chats with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos about the talk show host's magical transformation into Ariana Grande's Glinda from 'Wicked' and their favorite behind-the-scenes moments from the 2025 Oscars.