‘Wicked’ Style: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Method Dressing on the Red Carpet + Other Celebs
If your feed is full of pictures of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo doing press tours for their movie Wicked, chances are you noticed that they’re adorably dressed like their characters in the film. This is called “method dressing.” According to Cosmopolitan, it is “when an actor takes their film aesthetic and thematic elements – the plot, props, scenery, character arcs – and channels it (sometimes incredibly literally) into their red carpet looks.” The publication added, “Method dressing has become the new method acting.”
Celebrity stylist Leith Clark, who worked with A-list actors Keira Knightly and Rosamund Pike, told Harper’s Bazaar, “Sometimes you want to celebrate a character, a feeling, or more general aesthetic from the film. But it comes more from a place of celebration and inspiration rather than emulation.”
Wicked’s Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: This Generation’s Elphaba and Galinda
You might have seen Ariana Grande clad up in pink, and Cynthia Erivo dressed in black or green doing press tours for their movie Wicked. At first glance, you might think that it is just a fashion choice. However, the outfits are intentional nods to their iconic characters. Pink is Galinda’s signature color and black or green are always associated with Elphaba. You can see how they embody the roles of the two powerful witches of Oz both on-screen and off.
Zendaya: A True Chameleon
Zendaya’s been rocking method dressing ever since anyone can remember. But she’s not just dressing up in trendy outfits, she’s blending her style with her character’s persona and the film’s overall theme. From her tennis-inspired outfits for the Challengers movie to the Roberto Cavalli black dress paying tribute to Doc Ock, one of Spider-Man’s known villains, her wardrobe and choice of clothes always matches her character’s vibe.
Jenna Ortega: Goth and Glam
Jenna Ortega is a true goth princess. After her role as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday and as Astrid Deetz in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, she’s truly a master in channeling these dark characters without going overboard. She frequently incorporates gothic elements like black lace detailing, tailored suits and Victorian-inspired silhouettes in her outfits.
Margot Robbie: A Girly Girl
Of course, who could forget about Margot Robbie’s method; she frequently dressed in shades of pink while promoting Barbie? Actually, she didn’t just play the iconic character, she became her. If there were any questions about her fitting in Barbie’s high-heeled shoes, her red carpet looks during the press tour did make her bashers eat humble pie with pink frosting and cherry on top. Robbie did not just wear pink and frilly dresses, she embodied Barbie’s fun and feminine energy. Plus, she did look like she had a ton of fun being pretty in pink!
Now, celebrities in red carpet premieres are not just concerned with what they’re wearing, they continue to be their characters, much to the delight of the fans who have loved not just the actors, but the roles they play too.
