Allow Ariana Grande to Bewitch You With Glinda-Inspired Look at Wicked Premiere in Australia

Ariana Grande continues to defy gravity with her style.

The Wicked star tapped into her Glinda character for the Australian premiere of the movie musical, donning a pink Vivienne Westwood ballgown featuring a large tulle skirt, billowy sleeves and silver embellishments similar to the iconic dress worn by Billie Burke in 1939's The Wizard of Oz.

Instead of a large crown, Ariana opted to accessorize with a butterfly-shaped choker from Lorraine Schwartz. She capped off her look with diamond stud earrings.

This was not the first time the "Dangerous Woman" singer channeled the Good Witch. At the 2024 Oscars in March, she brought fashion fantasy in strapless pink gown by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture, while her Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo wore an emerald Louis Vuitton dress as a nod to her Elphaba character in the film adaptation.

Ariana and Cynthia also wore pink and green, respectively, when they performed at the 2024 Met Gala in May. 

But playing Glinda has made an impact beyond Ariana's wardrobe. As she previously noted, her accent has also changed after "speaking like this for two years" of filming.

"I intentionally change my vocal placement (high / low) often," Ariana wrote on TikTok in June, after several fans called out the notable changes in the tone of her voice, "depending on how much singing i'm doing."

The Grammy winner defended herself again in September, saying, "There is a part of the world that isn’t familiar with what it takes to transform your voice, whether it’s singing or taking on a different dialect for a role or doing a character voice for something."

"When it’s a male actor that does it, it’s acclaimed," she told Vanity Fair. "There are definitely jokes that are made as well, but it’s always after being led with praise: ‘Oh, wow, he was so lost in the role.’ And that’s just a part of the job, really."

And for what it's worth, Ariana can distinguish herself apart from Glinda. In fact, E! News recently confirmed that the actress is being credited as Ariana Grande-Butera—her real name that nods to mom Joan Grande and dad Edward Butera—in Wicked.

"I am really proud of my hard work," she told VF of her performance in the movie, "and of the fact that I did give 100 percent of myself, including my physicality, to this role."

To see Ariana's evolution through the years, keep reading.

Ariana Grande dazzled in a salmon pink dress at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. This look made her vibrant red hair pop!

The Sam & Cat star stunned in a charming white mini-dress at the 2011 Grammy Awards. She paired her simple, yet striking outfit with sparkly gold heels and dainty jewelry pieces.

Looking like a modern-day Jessica Rabbit with her blinding Dolce & Gabbana red dress, Ariana shimmered at the 2013 American Music Awards.

Serving fans retro charm in her custom Kenley Collins dress, the Scream Queens actress looked perfectly polished at the 2013 Style Awards.

The "Dangerous Woman" singer made a splash at the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Matching the orange carpet, Grande wore a vibrant mini-dress and pairs it with white pumps and a whimsical clutch.

Ariana oozed with old Hollywood glamour at the 2014 American Music Awards. She opted for a floor-length black lace gown from MT Costello.

Wearing a white gown with silver lamé mesh at the 2015 Grammy Awards, Ariana shined as bright as the flashing lights on the red carpet.

Beaming in a floral beaded, peplum mini-dress at the 2015 American Music Awards, Ariana stunned in this statement-making piece from Giambattista Valli.

Ariana made a bold fashion choice wearing an all-white ensemble at KISS FM in 2015. While most are scared to get an outfit like that dirty, the Nickelodeon alum wasn't afraid to take that risk! 

Ditching the usual dress at the 2016 American Music Awards, the "Problem" artist opted for a sexy corset top and elegant white pants.

Ariana rocked a funky fresh outfit at the 2016 Hairspray Live! press junket. She sizzled in oversized overalls, a bralette and a bedazzled choker necklace.

Ariana brought the heat to the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Her Atelier Versace dress highlighted her playful side with its unique cut-out design and bright colors.

Ariana took fans to church with her Sistine Chapel-inspired dress at the 2018 Met Gala. Megan McCluskey designed the gown in keeping with event's theme of "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination."

Ariana looked like a cotton candy dream in her pastel pink ensemble at the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango event. Giving us '90s nostalgia, she rocked platinum sneakers, matching ankle socks and an oversized sweater that states, "girls girls girls."

The "7 Rings" singer looked regal and elegant in her custom Christian Siriano dress, which she perfectly dubbed the "loofah of the year" lewk. Of course, she tied her outfit together by wearing her signature thigh-high boots.

Not only did the pop star turned heads with two outfit changes at the2020 Grammys red carpet, but her platinum blonde pony was all anyone could talk about at the time.

Ariana said thank u, next to her signature high pony with a selfie that showed off her natural curls in 2020.

The "Positions" singer channeled Jennifer Garner's 13 Going on 30 character in 2021.

The Wicked actress debuted a dramatic blonde look in October 2022.

 

Ariana channeled Glinda the Good Witch in a pink Giambattista Valli gown at the 2024 Oscars.

For the 2024 Met Gala, which had a "Garden of Time" dress code to celebrate the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibit, Ariana wore an ethereal white gown from Loewe featuring a mother of pearl bodice—a nod to her birthstone—and long chiffon skirt.

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