Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo looked glamorous as they attended a lunch reception in London on Wednesday, amid the duo’s Oscar success.
The duo, 31 and 38, were among the big names who landed coveted nods at Thursday’s Academy Award nominations event.
Their smash hit musical landed 10 nominations in total, marking a significant milestone for the Broadway adaptation – with Ariana and Cynthia also earning a place in the individual categories.
Cynthia is hoping to take home the gong for Best Actress in a Leading Role, for her showstopping portrayal of Elphaba – the Wicked Witch of the West.
Meanwhile, Ariana earned her first ever Oscars nomination in the Best Supporting Actress catergory for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in the beloved musical.
The singer and actress looked stunning as she arrived at the London event in a nude strapless dress, complete with a giant bow detail on the front.
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo looked glamorous as they attended a lunch reception in London on Wednesday, amid the duo’s Oscar success
The duo, 31 and 38, were among the big names who landed coveted nods at Thursday’s Academy Award nominations event
She teamed the stylish look with a pair of sheer black tights and pointy heels, before pulling her strawberry blonde hair back into a slick ponytail.
The songstress opted for a glowing palette of makeup including sparkly eyeshadow, and accessorised with dainty pearl earrings as she posed up a storm at the reception.
She was joined by Cynthia, who wrapped up warm in a long fluffy trench coat, which she layered over a dazzling silver dress.
The Oscar-nominated actress added a slew of silver jewellery, including a chunky pair of hoops.
She posed for pictures with lots of the famous faces in attendance, including Game Of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel.
The actress, 35, showcased her quirky sense of style in a colourful maxi dress, designed to look like a painting.
Cynthia also stopped for a snap with Snowfall star Damson Idris, who put on an effortlessly fashionable display in a double-denim ensemble.
Also in attendance at the lunch was Marisha Wallace, who cut a chic figure in a black and white checkered corset with bow details, and matching mini skirt.
The Celebrity Big Brother star, 39, added a fluffy black coat and a beret, while toting around her belongings in a bejewelled mini handbag.
Their smash hit musical landed 10 nominations in total, marking a significant milestone for the Broadway adaptation (pictured in character)
Ariana looked stunning as she arrived at the London event in a nude strapless dress, complete with a giant bow detail on the front
Cynthia looked nothing short of sensational in a dazzling silver trouser and jacket co-ord
Cynthia wrapped up warm in a fluffy trench coat (Cynthia pictured with Nathalie Emmanuel and Damson Idris)
The actress, 35, showcased her quirky sense of style in a colourful maxi dress, designed to look like a painting
The star was all smiles as she greeted fellow celebrities at the star-studded lunch reception
Damson put on an effortlessly fashionable display in a double-denim ensemble
Also in attendance at the lunch was Marisha Wallace, who cut a chic figure in a black and white checkered corset with bow details, and matching mini skirt
Elsewhere, Aml Ameen looked suave in all-black outfit, complete with a chunky gold chain
Elsewhere, Boxing Day star Aml Ameen looked suave in all-black outfit, complete with a chunky gold chain.
It comes as Ariana took to Instagram with a lengthy note after being nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Wicked.
She also shared a photo of herself as a child in a Dorothy from Wizard Of Oz costume.
‘Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition,’ she began.
‘I cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise.
‘I’m humbled and deeply honored to be in such brilliant company and sharing this with tiny ari who sat and studied Judy Garland singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow just before the big, beautiful bubble entered. i’m so proud of you, tiny.
‘Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this acknowledgement @theacademy.
‘Thank you @jonmchu for taking this chance on me and for being the most unbelievably brilliant leader, human being, and most fierce friend. i am so deeply proud of my beautiful Wicked family.
It comes as Ariana took to Instagram with a lengthy note after being nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Wicked
She also shared a photo of herself as a child in a Dorothy from Wizard Of Oz costume
‘Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition,’ she began. ‘I cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise,’ she added
‘iI am so proud of my Elphie, my sister, my dear @cynthiaerivo. your brilliance is never ending and you deserve every flower (tulip) in every garden. i love you unconditionally, always.
‘I don’t quite have all my words yet, i’m still trying to breathe. but thank you. oh my goodness, thank you. Universal, Marc, my family, my heart.
‘Lemons and melons and pears, oh my.’
Her boyfriend Ethan Slater, who was also in Wicked, shared a photo of her holding balloons.
Ariana will battle it out against Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) and Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) to take home the trophy.
Meanwhile, Cynthia will have to come out on top amongst Demi Moore (The Substance), Mikey Madison (Anora), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), and Fernanda Torres.
Elsewhere, the annual ceremony will see Wicked, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys and The Substance battle it out for Best Picture.
And Spanish movie Emilia Perez dominated nominations with 13 nods including Best Picture, International Feature Film, Original Score, Adapted Screenplay, and Actress in a supporting role.
The nominations for the upcoming Oscars were finally revealed after being postponed amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Oscar nominations 2025 – see who received nods for this year’s Academy Awards
Best Picture
Wicked
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Perez
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked has received multiple Oscar nods, including one for Best Picture
Actor in a Leading Role
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Actress in a Leading Role
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascon – Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison – Anora
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
The Substance has been nominated for numerous Oscars, including Best Actress for Demi Moore
Actor in a Supporting Role
Yura Borisov – Anora
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Actress in a Supporting Role
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Directing
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Emilia Pérez
The Substance
Music (Original Song)
El Mal – Emilia Pérez
The Journey – The Six Triple Eight
Like A Bird – Sing Sing
Mi Camino – Emilia Pérez
Never Too Late – Elton John: Never Too Late
Emilia Pérez has also earned numerous nominations
Music (Original Score)
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Anora
The Brutalist
A Real Pain
September 5
The Substance
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Nickel Boys
Sing Sing
Animated Feature Film
Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Wallace & Gromit: Vengence Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
International Feature Film
I’m Still here
The Girl with the Needle
Emilia Pérez
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Flow
Cinematography
The Brutalist
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Maria
Nosferatu
Makeup and Hairstyling
A Different Man
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
The Substance
Wicked
Dune: Part Two is competing for numerous Oscars
Costume Design
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Gladiator II
Nosferatu
Wicked
Production Design
The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Wicked
Animated Short Film
Beautiful Men
In The Shadow of The Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!
Live Action Short Film
A Lien
Anuja
I’m Not A Robot
The Last Ranger
The An Who Could Not Remain Silent
Sound
A Complete Unknown
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
A Complete Unknown received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture, among others
Visual Effects
Alien: Romulus
Better Man
Dune: Part Two
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
Film Editing
Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
Documentary Feature Film
Black Box Diaries
No Other Land
Porcelain War
Soundtrack to Coup D’etat
Sugarcane
Documentary Short Film
Death by Numbers
I Am Ready, Warden
Incident
Instrumenting of a Beating Heart
The Only Girl in the Orchestra
