Ariana Grande showcases legs in floral mini dress as she holds hands with Wicked co

Release time：2024-05-22 10:40:27 Source：Global Gestures news portal

Ariana Grande warmly held hands with their Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo as they teased their upcoming movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

The shoot was eclipsed by scandal when it emerged Ariana was having an affair with her married castmate Ethan Slater, who has now left his wife Lilly Jay.

But the 30-year-old pop star steered clear of controversy as she bounded cheerfully onto the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this Wednesday. 

She stars as Galinda, later Glinda the Good Witch, with Cynthia leading the cast as Elphaba, the eventual Wicked Witch Of The West. 

'We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears - so many different pairs of lashes,' Ariana said, according to Variety. 'I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.'

Ariana Grande warmly held hands with their Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo as they teased their upcoming movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas

The shoot was eclipsed by scandal when it emerged Ariana was having an affair with her married castmate Ethan Slater, who has now left his wife Lilly Jay

'We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears - so many different pairs of lashes,' Ariana said

'I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together,' Ariana added

She stars as Galinda, later Glinda the Good Witch, with Cynthia leading the cast as Elphaba, the eventual Wicked Witch Of The West

They presented a video sneak peek of their upcoming movie, including footage of Elphaba arriving at her university, Shiz, where she first encounters Galinda. 

Elphaba is also depicted during a later stage in her character's journey - turning into the Wicked Witch Of The West and acquiring her infamous pointy black hat.

Wicked is based on the smash hit musical of the same name that first opened on Broadway in 2003 with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in the leads.

The musical was in turn an adaptation of Gregory Maguire's bestselling 1995 novel of the same name, itself a spin-off from L Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.

For their movie's big presentation this Wednesday, Cynthia and Ariana were dressed in themed outfits that were tailored to the aesthetics of their characters.

Ariana flashed her legs in a splashily frilly floral dress that was flecked with pink, the character Glinda is most often seen wearing.

With sprays of mesh designed to look like flower petals, the dress was cinched in to emphasize Ariana's enviably trim waistline. 

Cynthia's character meanwhile famously has green skin, a fact she paid tribute to in an eye-popping green top and matching thigh-high boots.

They presented a video sneak peek of their upcoming movie, including footage of Elphaba arriving at her university, Shiz, where she first encounters Galinda

Elphaba is also depicted during a later stage in her character's journey - turning into the Wicked Witch Of The West and acquiring her infamous pointy black hat

The musical was in turn an adaptation of Gregory Maguire's bestselling 1995 novel of the same name, itself a spin-off from L Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz

For their movie's big presentation this Wednesday, Cynthia and Ariana were dressed in themed outfits that were tailored to the aesthetics of their characters

Cynthia's character meanwhile famously has green skin, a fact she paid tribute to in an eye-popping green top and matching thigh-high boots

 Her blouse was perfectly fitted to emphasize the Broadway star's lithe physique, and plunged to serve up a generous helping of cleavage

Her blouse was perfectly fitted to emphasize the Broadway star's lithe physique, and plunged to serve up a generous helping of cleavage.

Meanwhile her gleaming boots, in combination with her dazzling silver miniskirt, lent the ensemble an air of retro sci-fi glamour.

Jeff Goldblum, who features as the Wizard Of Oz, was a showstopper in an all-houndstooth look comprised of a green coat and monochrome suit.

Jonathan Bailey, who plays both Elphaba and Glinda's love interest Fiyero, took the stage alongside Michelle Yeoh, who plays Shiz headmistress Madame Morrible.

Michelle, who made history last year as the first openly Asian woman to win the best actress Oscar, cut an ethereal figure in a partly sheer aquamarine trouser suit. 

In the course of her time onstage, she could be spotted sharing a laugh with Jon M. Chu, the director of the upcoming Wicked picture.

Jonathan, Ariana, Michelle, Cynthia and Jon at one point all gathered together to affectionately greet each other, with air-kisses abounding.

The Wicked spectacle was part of an overall Universal Pictures and Focus Features Special Presentation held at Caesars Palace for CinemaCon on Wednesday.

Jeff Goldblum, who features as the Wizard Of Oz, was a showstopper in an all-houndstooth look comprised of a green coat and monochrome suit

Jonathan Bailey, who plays both Elphaba and Glinda's love interest Fiyero, took the stage alongside Michelle Yeoh, who plays Shiz headmistress Madame Morrible

Michelle, who made history last year as the first openly Asian woman to win the best actress Oscar, cut an ethereal figure in a partly sheer aquamarine trouser suit

In the course of her time onstage, she could be spotted sharing a laugh with Jon M. Chu, the director of the upcoming Wicked picture 

Jonathan, Ariana, Michelle, Cynthia and Jon at one point all gathered together to affectionately greet each other, with air-kisses abounding

The Wicked spectacle was part of an overall Universal Pictures and Focus Features Special Presentation held at Caesars Palace for CinemaCon on Wednesday

During that presentation, Lupita Nyong'o hit the stage alongside director Chris Sandlers to plug their upcoming animated feature The Wild Robot.

Lupita stars in a castaway story as a female robot named Roz who finds herself stuck on an island and is taught the ways of the local animals.

The director described the painting as 'a Monet painting in a Miyazaki forest,' and also cited Disney films as an influence, according to Variety.

Lupita exuded summery style in the springtime, modeling a sunny yellow dress with a collar and a pleated skirt that brought back memories of the 1950s.

Her tulle skirt was sheer enough to hint as her slender legs, which she amplified the impact of by balancing expertly on a towering pair of heels.

Sizzling Hollywood heartthrob Glen Powell turned on his movie star magnetism as he arrived at CinemaCon to plug his upcoming disaster movie Twister.

A remake of the 1996 Helen Hunt movie of the same name, the new Twister stars Glen opposite Normal People actress Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Glen arrived in head-to-toe black, including an attractive leather jacket and a polo shirt with a couple of the top buttons beguilingly undone over his chest.

During that presentation, Lupita Nyong'o hit the stage alongside director Chris Sandlers to plug their upcoming animated feature The Wild Robot

Lupita stars in a castaway story as a female robot named Roz who finds herself stuck on an island and is taught the ways of the local animals

Lupita exuded summery style in the springtime, modeling a sunny yellow dress with a collar and a pleated skirt that brought back memories of the 1950s

Sizzling Hollywood heartthrob Glen Powell turned on his movie star magnetism as he arrived at CinemaCon to plug his upcoming disaster movie Twister

A remake of the 1996 Helen Hunt movie of the same name, the new Twister stars Glen opposite Normal People actress Daisy Edgar-Jones

Glen arrived in head-to-toe black, including an attractive leather jacket and a polo shirt with a couple of the top buttons beguilingly undone over his chest

Allowing a touch of distinguished scruff to crawl across his matinee idol features, the showbiz Adonis wore his brown hair in an elegant coiff.

Meanwhile Daisy was stylish as ever in a strapless black crop top, teamed with an earth tone floral pencil skirt trimmed with a tulle hem. 

Their co-star, In The Heights lead Anthony Ramos, hinted at his sculpted torso in a plunging moss green top that plunged to his midsection. 

Combined with an argyle set of trousers, the fashion forward ensemble ensured Anthony was a standout amid his castmates. 

The stars of the new Twister stood onstage together, where a large fan blew autumn leaves at them in a nod to the movie's theme.

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