Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's performance at the 97th Academy Awards left the audience as well as a special someone in awe.

Cynthia Erivo continues to ride high after her blockbuster role in the movie “Wicked,” making an appearance at the Academy Awards on Sunday. The "Wicked" star donned an extravagant forest green gown on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande sang ''Somewhere Over the Rainbow'' and Cynthia Erivo sang Diana Ross' ''Home'' to kick off the 97th Academy Awards in a tribute to Los Angeles following wildfires that devastated the Southern California metropolis.

Ariana Grande sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and Cynthia Erivo sang Diana Ross' “Home” to kick off the 97th Academy Awards in a tribute to Los Angeles following wildfires that devastated the Southern California metropolis.

The show started with Grande singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," dedicated to Los Angeles after it was ravaged by the wildfires in January.

The show started with Grande singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," dedicated to Los Angeles after it was ravaged by the wildfires in January.

As she finished, Cynthia Erivo walked out and sang “Home” from the movie musical “The Wiz.” And then for the big finale of their performances, the women joined together to

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Other best actress nominees include Cynthia Erivo, Gascón and Fernando Torres. The best director category also remains a toss-up. “The Brutalist” director Brady Corbet was the early lock, grabbing best director wins at the BAFTAs and the Golden Globes.