Ranking The Looks From The LA ‘Wicked’ Premiere As “The Shiz” Or Miss
As Elphaba once belted from a diaphragm that could power a small plane , no good deed goes unpunished. I bet that’s exactly how Jon Chu felt when his incredible cast, crew, and celebrity guests showed up to celebrate the premiere of his movie, Wicked . To be fair, he was probably having a pretty fun time welcoming the birth of his fifth child , but still, I bet he had a really good outfit planned. At least the rest of his guests, especially unlimited BFFs Ariana and Cynthia , got the memo to go hard for the US premiere event. I know Elphie runs off to the Emerald City in the musical/movie but the celebs made that gray carpet Drip City on November 9. I’m breaking down the Wicked LA premiere’s best and worst dressed , from the looks that made me cry “Oh my oz!” to the ones that made me beg “Please, Thropp.”
Best and Worst Looks From The LA Wicked Premiere
Cynthia Erivo: The Shiz
Cynthia made the super fun choice to play with a gooey Grinch green, instead of a deeper forest color. Though that was a very dangerous, potentially muppet-adjacent choice, it really worked well here with her trademark edge.
Ariana Grande: Holy Shiz
Holy fucking Shiz, to be exact! This is one of Ari’s most understated picks on the press tour, and yet inarguable one of her best — ever. The drop waist silhouette emphasized by a petty coat is so dainty and loud at the same time, just like Ms. Grande. The silver slippers solidify this whimsical into an award-winning choice.
Jonathan Bailey: Miss
Please forgive me, Jonathan! This sleek take on ruby slippers is worthy of applause, but the Tin Man silver blouse seemed too casual and too costume-y at the same time.
Michelle Yeoh: The Shiz
This gorg beaded dress is the epitome of the most wicked (and sparkly) secrets of Oz. I’m also taking this as proof blonds have more fun. Shiz, shiz, shiz!
Jeff Goldblum: Miss
This fit is kind of just his outfit in the movie, but way less cool? I love the glasses (which I feel like Jeff gets more cost per wear out of than most). It’s fine, but fine is not good enough for the all-powerful leader of a magical realm, TBH.
Kristin Chenoweth: The Shiz
How has she stayed so dang cute for 56 years straight? Shiz all around for the forever Glinda!!
Idina Menzel: Miss
I know, I know, I hate to do this to mother. She is Broadway royalty, absolutely stunning, and has the vocal pipes of an angel. But I feel like she could’ve done a little more here.
Marissa Bode: The Shiz
In love with this chic nude look that makes me want a glass of champagne real bad.Ethan Slater: The Shiz
SpongeBob actually popped off with this one. The girlfriend glowup!
Frankie Grande: ???
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On the one hand, Frankie’s visual vibe is doing a LOT here. On the other, we’ve seen him do way more for less. I’m going to leave this one up to the wizards at home.
Bronwyn James: The Shiz
Bronwyn is one of the fresher faces debuting in Wicked so it’s natural she wanted her dress to make a big statement. This gown reminds me of Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent press tour in the best way possible.
J.Lo: Miss
Sorry, not sorry. We’ve seen J.Lo in a mirrored metallic cutout dress more times than the word “witch” is in the Wicked screenplay and even worse, it’s completely off theme.
Sarah Paulson: The Shiz
It’s giving she’s the new headmistress at the university and none of you munchkins better get in her way.
Ashley Tisdale: Miss
If Sarah Paulson is the headmistress, Ashley is her brown-nosing secretary. This suit needed Sharpay Evans’ touch.
Victoria Monet: Miss
This snooze silhouette seems like a waste of this very pretty fabric. Her daughter is possibly the cutest child alive, though!!
Chrishell Stause: Big Miss
Pretty privilege is a very dangerous condition, y’all. Just because you’re blessed with beautiful bone structure, doesn’t mean you can get away with styling a piece of tissue paper into a suitable gown. The whole ensemble is way too washed out for an iconically colorful movie like Wicked.
Troye Sivan: The Shiz
A simple, perfectly balanced look, which I can greatly appreciate as someone who needs to be comfy at the movies too.
Hayley Kiyoko: Miss
This suit was SOOOO EXCELLENT and subtly on theme, I’m so mad someone misled her to think a polka-dotted body suit was a necessary finishing touch.
Lena Waithe: The Shiz
I should dock points for the sunglasses (they’re too boring to be an accessory here) but this styling is really selling Willy Wonka Matrix, and in my world, that’s a win.
Charlize Theron: Miss
I didn’t even recognize Charlize here, she’s buried in so much black lacey blah-ness.
Normani: Biggest Miss Of The Night
Oh, Normani. Much like the album she withheld for five years after her earth-shattering hit “Motivation,” this look feels like it came together too little too late. I do want those shoes to get another chance, though.
Sophia Bush: Miss
I understand the whole Harbison Studio avante-garde intention, but something about the styling here makes this look like two bridesmaids’ dresses got into a fistfight (this print low-key matches Sophia’s wedding style). The good news is her face card has never declined.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez: The Shiz
Speaking of face card (!!!). Sexiest tinwoman ever. No notes.
Amanda Gorman: The Shiz
It kind of feels like she’s getting married at a courthouse wedding in Oz, but I’m not mad at it.
Leah Kateb: Miss
This is a v trendy silhouette right now, but her gown could’ve given old money realness if there was a tad less sternum, just sayin!! The jewelry and prom curls only add to my confusion of what we were going for here.
Karrueche Tran: The Shiz
In another life where Ariana Grande didn’t become the biggest popstar in the world, she probably would’ve been wearing this as a guest at the premiere.
Dylan Mulvaney: The Shiz
This is too adorable not to love. Swooning over Dylan’s total effortlessness here.
Madeleine White: That’s That Shiz
Perhaps I’m a little biased since I watched a TikTok of Madeleine fixing the zipper on her dress on the way to the event (wickedly impressive). But I find this entire Bob Mackie vision to be truly stunning.
Stassi Schroeder: Tentative Shiz
From the shoulders up and the ankles down, Stassi is pretty much perfection here. Everything in the middle needed a cinch and a steamer.
Topics: Ariana Grande, Entertainment, Movies
Marissa Dow