It’s the duet we’ve all been waiting for, and Wicked duo Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo certainly didn’t disappoint while kicking off this year’s Oscars with a stellar performance.
The performance began with Glinda actress Grande belting out ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ from The Wizard of Oz, before Elphaba star Erivo took over with a jaw-dropping rendition of ‘Home’, from the ‘Oz’-inspired musical The Wiz.
The pair then went on to perform ‘Defying Gravity’ – the magical musical’s most famous anthem.
As we say, the moment has far from disappointed viewers watching from home.
Full performance of “Defying Gravity” by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/h9flMlgiVI
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Taking to social media, one gushed: “Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-Butera Oscars medley ending and restoring lives”.
Another added: “Shiverssss omggggggg cynthia x ariana performing Defying Gravityyyyy”.
“This opening performance from Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erico?! Nothing short of magical. I’m emotional. Wow” a third continued.
Another fan went on: “I’m legitimately crying. Whoa. That was a moment of a lifetime watching Cynthia and Ariana opening the #Oscars2025.”
More to follow.
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