This yearsOscar nominations went all in on genre, andWickedstar Cynthia Erivo is up for a leading actress statue.
I was defying gravity, Erivo laughed.
I didnt mean it to be that way, but the universe does what the universe does.
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There are countless TikTok recreations ofAriana GrandesWhat Is This Feeling?
Kimmel asked if people would corner her with their versions of the intricate note.
Sometimes its really delightful.
Sometimes its really, really wonderful.
And I think whats lovely is that people are willing to try anyway.
I wanted to double-check that I used the music as though it was the emotional heartbeat throughout her story.
She has to kind of grow to get there.
She continued, adding in singing for emphasis.
When the first time you really hear her sing, its The Wizard and I.
So The Wizard and I has more youth in the sound.
And [then] with Defying Gravity, in the beginning its like a cry, its grounded.
and added Youll hear it in the second one for sure.
Do you think it was because of theWizard of Ozthat you were scared of Margaret Hamilton?
she asked, speaking to Hamiltons legendary performance, which Erivo always fittingly admired.
I dont think I ever experienced feeling afraid of her.
Maybe thats the reason Im here.
Watch the wholeWickedinterview segment here:
Wickedis out now in theaters anddigital.Wicked: For Goodopens this Thanksgiving.
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