The release of the movie adaptation of “Wicked” last November, and the use of the song in its promotional materials, bolstered the popularity of “Defying Gravity” even further.
By Esther Zuckerman The stars of “Wicked” Ariana Grande and Cynthia ... culminating in a rendition in “Defying Gravity” from their nominated film. After a montage of classic onscreen ...
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Oscars with a medley of ‘Defying Gravity’, ‘Home’ and ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ – watch footage of the moment below.