A subtle but sinister detail used in Wicked's Defying Gravity scene hints at who was truly responsible for Elphaba's ...

And Erivo fittingly paid homage to Hattie McDaniel, the first Black woman to win an Oscar (for her role in Gone With the Wind) as she stepped out on the red carpet.

Simply by transplanting “Defying Gravity” into the scene’s soundtrack ... The fact that the Green Goblin and Elphaba are also both emerald characters only makes the song’s inclusion ...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had Cynthia Erivo’s “Defying Gravity ... for her portrayal of Elphaba Thropp in the film adaptation, donned a voluminous dark forest-green Louis ...

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.

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The 38-year-old actress was nominated for her portrayal of Elphaba in the musical film ... The duo then went on to perform Defying Gravity together from Wicked.

Afterwards, Erivo — whose performance as Elphaba earned her a nomination ... the powerful final duet from act one of Wicked: “Defying Gravity”. The legendary costume designer Paul Tazewell ...