Overview

• Ariana Grande, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Glinda in 'Wicked,' performed a medley including 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and 'Defying Gravity' alongside co-star Cynthia Erivo.
• Grande wore three custom Schiaparelli gowns throughout the evening, including a ruby-red dress inspired by Dorothy's slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz.'
• Despite walking the red carpet separately, Grande and boyfriend Ethan Slater were seen sharing affectionate moments inside the ceremony, including a hug and hand-holding while chatting with 'Wicked' collaborators.
• Slater praised Grande's performance and work ethic, calling her 'amazing' and expressing pride in her Oscar nomination and contributions to 'Wicked.'
• 'Wicked' received 10 Oscar nominations, winning awards for costume design and production design, while Grande reflected on her nomination as a deeply personal milestone in her career.