Ariana Grande stepped out at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, and for the occasion she took inspiration from her Wicked character Glinda, minus the bubble (although there was an umbrella as an unplanned accessory). She attended the event alongside her Wicked co-star, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the film, and dressed the part as well.
Grande wore a custom dress and shoes by Thom Brown. The powder pink silk look came complete with a bow at the waist, a long bow hair tie, and white silk gloves. Her hair is still a bright blonde that she styled in her signature tight ponytail.
Erivo wore a strapless emerald green gown that had exaggerated hips and a corseted bodice. She paired it with a matching flat brimmed hat and stiletto pumps, and some gold jewelry.
This isn't the first Wicked-esque appearance Grande and Erivo have made since they started promoting the film earlier this year. Over the last few months, the costars opted for coordinating pink and green looks at the Oscars, Cinemacon, and the Met Gala. Still — and I don't know if it's the umbrellas or the Eiffel Tower backdrop — this one feels the most true to the characters.
Not to be missed in this conversation about the Wicked stars's not-so-subtle movie plug are the actual Olympics taking place over the next two weeks. Some events have already begun, but this weekend will kick the games into high gear. (There is also, of course, plenty of controversy, including protests in both Paris and Tahiti.) Now that the opening ceremony has officially ushered in the 2024 Olympics, historic moments and wins are sure to come.
To see all of Teen Vogue's live updates from the Olympics, check out our live blog that we'll be updating throughout the games.
